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Video: Can Disability Beneficiaries File for Taxes?
Wondering whether you can still file a tax return despite receiving some type of disability income? You may still have to file a return and pay taxes on this income. Watch this video to learn more about disability beneficiaries and how you should file your taxes. Read more…

Video: Expenses That Are Tax Deductible When Working from Home
If you work from home, you may be entitled to some normally unavailable tax breaks. Your biggest savings will probably come from the home office deduction. This allows you to deduct some of your housing expenses, like your rent, utilities, cleaning service and repairs. Learn more about tax deductions for expenses when working at home in this tax tip video from TurboTax. Read more…

Video: Documents Needed to File Income Taxes
Wondering which documents are needed to file your taxes? This video will carefully outline the different forms that will help you complete your taxes. Read more…

Video: Common Income Tax Deductions
Some common income tax deductions that can lower your annual taxes include mortgage interest, state and local property taxes, charitable contributions, and non-reimbursed work expenses. Find deductions that you are eligible for with help from TurboTax in this video on annual tax filing. Read more…

Video: Tax Forms for Reporting Unemployment
We're here to help you navigate through the tax forms you need for reporting unemployment. This is the 2nd part in our 2-part series on unemployment and taxes. Read more…

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