Your tax forms are rolling in! Including one for the health insurance premiums from your Affordable Care Act marketplace plan: the 1095-A form. You look it over. Names and social security numbers for you and your dependents look good (hopefully). The amount you paid in premiums is correct. But – what’s this? Your 1095-A Column […]
Hallelujah! TurboTax is Offering Free Federal AND State Returns This Year
If you’ve got a simple tax return, you are in for some serious good news my friend: TurboTax just announced a new product, TurboTax Absolute Zero, which will let you file a federal 1040A or 1040EZ and a state return, for precisely $0. FREE. And no additional costs for claiming your earned income tax credit […]
Tax Tips for 18-25 Year-Olds
Last month, TurboTax did a series of tax tips for 18-25 year-olds called “These Aren’t Your Parents’ Taxes.” These tips are short, sweet, and to the point – and they may be helpful even if you’ve already filed your taxes for this year. So if you’re in that age bracket, give them a read: Education […]
Early Tax-Bird Special: Free TaxCut Premium
[Update: This giveaway is now closed, and the winners have been contacted and received their prizes. Thanks to all who entered!] If after my post on taxes yesterday, you’ve decided to mount up and file your taxes ASAP, I don’t blame you! In fact, I may even be able to help. The nice folks at […]
College Money Tip #6: Do Your Own Taxes
Hey, hey you! Yeah you, the one still letting your mom or dad do your taxes for you! Time to cut the apron strings, buddy, and do one of your most important financial tasks. This year, file your own damn taxes. I know, you don’t want to, and Mom or Dad is happy to do […]