Great Tips to Help You File Your Taxes (And Get a Refund)
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It’s tax season — and a great time to talk with tax experts about filing taxes and getting a refund. This week, we discussed common tax mistakes, the difference between deductions and credits, where you can file your taxes for free and much more.
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Questions We Discussed:
- Q1: Have you filed your taxes yet? Why or why not?
- Q2: What do you find challenging and/ or time-consuming about filing taxes?
- Q3: Do you use any software or hire an accountant to help you? How was that process?
- Q4: What are some tax mistakes that are easy to make?
- Q5: What are some overlooked tax deductions?
- Q6: What’s the difference between tax deductions and credits?
- Q7: How can feeding your retirement accounts help reduce your taxes?
- Q8: Where you can you go to get free tax help?
- Q9: What options are available for those who don’t have money to pay taxes?
- Q10: Any final tips for those of us about to file taxes?
Featured Highlights on SlideShare:
Tweetable Tips:
10 Common Tax-Filing Mistakes to Avoid @TaxTweet
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If you are a student who claimed yourself, you can write off your costs on books if you still have your receipts. @Finovera
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Make sure you file even if you don’t have everything. Either file a return or an extension. Not filing is not an option. @DebbiKing
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An extension of time to file is NOT an extension of time to pay. You must still pay all or part of your estimated income tax due.
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