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Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Join us on Wednesday, Jan 29th any time between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Pacific Time for our latest installment of our Ask the Experts event series. This one’s for families and those who are  looking for ways to maximize tax deductions. We’ll be answering all your questions about child and family tax credits, and the benefits to filing early and getting your refund quickly!      Come spend a minute, an hour, or the whole day in the TurboTax Community forums. We'll have Tax and Financial Experts live - waiting to give you tax or personal finance advice for free! There’s no limit on how many questions you can ask—we’re up for the challenge and ready to answer things like:   Do I qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)? Does filing early help me get my refund faster? Can I get the Child & Dependent Care Credit if my ex claims our child?  Why didn’t I get the Child Tax Credit this year? Can I claim the cost of my child's summer camp?   How The Day will work:   On Jan 29th, we will post a link on this page to access the Special Event Forum. Tax and finance experts will be online and ready to tackle your tough questions and engage in real-time conversation with you. Just sign in to the TurboTax Community, and select the teal Ask a Question button at the top of our special event forum to start a conversation! If it is after 9 am Pacific Time on Jan 29th, and you don't see the event link yet, just refresh this page and it will appear.    Already RSVP’d?   In the meantime, check out our refund calculator by clicking here and signing in to calculate your tax outcome in just a few minutes or less.   Millions of customers come to the TurboTax Community every month—we hope that you’ll join us for this special event on Jan 29th.
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Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Join us right here on Wednesday, February 5th any time between 9:00am - 5:00pm Pacific Time for a special installment of our Ask the Experts event series.  This time, in partnership with MetLife Legal Plans, we'll be answering any of your tax questions, such as life changes, employee stocks, investments, maximizing deductions & credits, lowering taxable income, as well as how these situations may impact your tax situation.   RSVP by clicking the “Yes” button on the right, then come spend a minute, an hour, or the whole day in the TurboTax Community forums to get live answers from Tax and Financial Experts.  As a MetLife Legal Plans member, we’ve dedicated this day to help provide the confidence you need to file your taxes, any way you choose.  Ask unlimited questions — TurboTax is up for the challenge! Here are a few examples:   How can I make sure I get all the tax breaks I qualify for? I’m confused about taxes and my investments - how do I file? I’m new to TurboTax, how do I get started? Is it better to Itemize deductions or take the Standard deduction? Is it better to file married filing jointly or separately? I started a side gig - how do I report that?   How The Day will work:   On the day of the event, this page will be refreshed with a link to access the Special Event Forum. Tax and finance experts will be online and ready to tackle your tough questions and engage in real-time conversation with you.  Just sign in to the TurboTax Community, and select the teal blue ‘Ask a Question’ button at the top of our special event forum to start a conversation! Note: If it is after 9 am Pacific Time on February 5th, and you don't see the event link yet, just refresh this page and it will appear.    Millions of customers come to the TurboTax Community every month—we hope that you’ll join us for this special event on February 5th.   REMINDER — TurboTax products are included with your MetLife Legal Plans benefits!  As a MetLife Legal Plans member, you can:    Prepare and file one federal and one state tax return with any TurboTax do-it-yourself product at no additional cost Work with a dedicated TurboTax expert to prepare and file your taxes at a discount Access the TurboTax refund calculator, tax bracket calculator, planning checklists and other helpful tips To access your MetLife Legal Plans benefits, visit https://login.legalplans.com/register to log in or create an account.  Then under ‘Debt Matters,’ select ‘Tax Preparation & Filing’ to access your benefits.
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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Join us on Wednesday, Feb 19th any time between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Pacific Time for our latest installment of our Ask the Experts event series. Instead of doing the hard research yourself, our experts are here to help you decipher all of your tax forms to get the best tax outcome possible.      Come spend a minute, an hour, or the whole day in the TurboTax Community forums. We'll have Tax and Financial Experts live - waiting to give you tax or personal finance advice for free! There’s no limit on how many questions you can ask—we’re up for the challenge and ready to answer things like:   What’s the difference between 1099-NEC & 1099-MISC? Help! I got a new type of 1099 form this year - what do I do with it? Do I have to report my Form 1098 on my taxes? I’m confused, why did I receive both a 1095-A and 1095-C? Why did I receive a 1099-C? I didn’t have any loans forgiven.   How The Day will work:   On Feb 19th, we will post a link on this page to access the Special Event Forum. Tax and finance experts will be online and ready to tackle your tough questions and engage in real-time conversation with you. Just sign in to the TurboTax Community, and select the teal Ask a Question button at the top of our special event forum to start a conversation! If it is after 9 am Pacific Time on Feb 19th, and you don't see the event link yet, just refresh this page and it will appear.    Already RSVP’d?   In the meantime, check out our refund calculator by clicking here and signing in to calculate your tax outcome in just a few minutes or less.   Millions of customers come to the TurboTax Community every month—we hope that you’ll join us for this special event on Feb 19th.
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Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Join us on Wednesday, Feb 26th any time between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Pacific Time for our latest installment of our Ask the Experts event series. Don’t let valuable tax deductions go unused. Let us help you maximize your tax write-offs for your vacation rental property.      Come spend a minute, an hour, or the whole day in the TurboTax Community forums. We'll have Tax and Financial Experts live - waiting to give you tax or personal finance advice for free! There’s no limit on how many questions you can ask—we’re up for the challenge and ready to answer things like:   What expenses can I deduct for my vacation rental? I use VRBO & Airbnb. What tax forms should I get? Should I file a Schedule C or Schedule E for my vacation rental income?  What's the 14-day rule and how does it apply to my vacation rental?  What happens if I sell my vacation property? How does depreciation work for my vacation rental?   How The Day will work:   On Feb 26th, we will post a link on this page to access the Special Event Forum. Tax and finance experts will be online and ready to tackle your tough questions and engage in real-time conversation with you. Just sign in to the TurboTax Community, and select the teal Ask a Question button at the top of our special event forum to start a conversation! If it is after 9 am Pacific Time on Feb 26th, and you don't see the event link yet, just refresh this page and it will appear.    Already RSVP’d?   In the meantime, check out our refund calculator by clicking here and signing in to calculate your tax outcome in just a few minutes or less.   Millions of customers come to the TurboTax Community every month—we hope that you’ll join us for this special event on Feb 26th.
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Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Join us right here on Wednesday, March 5th any time between 9:00am - 5:00pm Pacific Time for a special installment of our Ask the Experts event series.  This time, in partnership with MetLife Legal Plans, we'll be answering any of your tax questions, such as life changes, employee stocks, investments, maximizing deductions & credits, lowering taxable income, as well as how these situations may impact your tax situation.   RSVP by clicking the “Yes” button on the right, then come spend a minute, an hour, or the whole day in the TurboTax Community forums to get live answers from Tax and Financial Experts.  As a MetLife Legal Plans member, we’ve dedicated this day to help provide the confidence you need to file your taxes, any way you choose.  Ask unlimited questions — TurboTax is up for the challenge! Here are a few examples:   How can I make sure I get all the tax breaks I qualify for? I’m confused about taxes and my investments - how do I file? I’m new to TurboTax, how do I get started? Is it better to Itemize deductions or take the Standard deduction? Is it better to file married filing jointly or separately? I started a side gig - how do I report that?   How The Day will work:   On the day of the event, this page will be refreshed with a link to access the Special Event Forum. Tax and finance experts will be online and ready to tackle your tough questions and engage in real-time conversation with you.  Just sign in to the TurboTax Community, and select the teal blue ‘Ask a Question’ button at the top of our special event forum to start a conversation! Note: If it is after 9 am Pacific Time on March 5th, and you don't see the event link yet, just refresh this page and it will appear.    Millions of customers come to the TurboTax Community every month—we hope that you’ll join us for this special event on March 5th.   REMINDER — TurboTax products are included with your MetLife Legal Plans benefits!  As a MetLife Legal Plans member, you can:    Prepare and file one federal and one state tax return with any TurboTax do-it-yourself product at no additional cost Work with a dedicated TurboTax expert to prepare and file your taxes at a discount Access the TurboTax refund calculator, tax bracket calculator, planning checklists and other helpful tips To access your MetLife Legal Plans benefits, visit https://login.legalplans.com/register to log in or create an account.  Then under ‘Debt Matters,’ select ‘Tax Preparation & Filing’ to access your benefits.
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Join us on Wednesday, March 19th any time between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Pacific Time for our latest installment of our Ask the Experts event series. We’ll be here to answer all your questions to make sure you benefit from all the 2024 tax law changes and help prepare you for 2025!      Come spend a minute, an hour, or the whole day in the TurboTax Community forums. We'll have Tax and Financial Experts live - waiting to give you tax or personal finance advice for free! There’s no limit on how many questions you can ask—we’re up for the challenge and ready to answer things like:   Why did I get a 1099-K, and what do I do with it? Do those expiring tax laws I heard about affect my 2024 tax returns? Is it better to itemize or take the Standard Deduction this year? Can I still contribute to my IRA before April 15th? Do I get any Electric Vehicle (EV) Credit if the dealer took it?   How The Day will work:   On March 19th, we will post a link on this page to access the Special Event Forum. Tax and finance experts will be online and ready to tackle your tough questions and engage in real-time conversation with you. Just sign in to the TurboTax Community, and select the teal Ask a Question button at the top of our special event forum to start a conversation! If it is after 9 am Pacific Time on March 19th, and you don't see the event link yet, just refresh this page and it will appear.    Already RSVP’d?   In the meantime, check out our refund calculator by clicking here and signing in to calculate your tax outcome in just a few minutes or less.   Millions of customers come to the TurboTax Community every month—we hope that you’ll join us for this special event on March 19th.
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Join us right here on Wednesday, March 25, any time between 9:00am - 5:00pm Pacific Time for a special installment of our Ask the Experts event series.  This time, TurboTax will be answering any of your tax questions, such as life changes, employee stocks, investments, maximizing deductions & credits, lowering taxable income, as well as how these situations may impact your tax situation.   RSVP by clicking the “Yes” button on the right, then come spend a minute, an hour, or the whole day in the TurboTax Community forums to get live answers from Tax and Financial Experts.  As a Lincoln WellnessPATH participant, we’ve dedicated this day to help provide the confidence you need to file your taxes, any way you choose.  Ask your toughest questions — TurboTax is up for the challenge! Here are a few examples:   When are taxes due this year? Are there any tax implications of changing jobs? What does my marital status change mean for my taxes? Is it better to file married filing jointly or separately? Selling stocks, employee stock purchase plans or other investments What’s the max amount I can contribute to an IRA? Does working remotely count as a home office deduction? Can I get a deduction for donations to charitable organizations? What are the most overlooked tax breaks? How do I lower my taxable income?  Are child care credits included? What do I need to prepare for taxes this year?     How The Day will work:   On the day of the event, this page will be refreshed with a link to access the Special Event Forum. Tax and finance experts will be online and ready to tackle your tough questions and engage in real-time conversation with you.  Just sign in to the TurboTax Community, and select the teal blue ‘Ask a Question’ button at the top of our special event forum to start a conversation! Note: If it is after 9 am Pacific Time on March 25th, and you don't see the event link yet, just refresh this page and it will appear.    Millions of customers come to the TurboTax Community every month—we hope that you’ll join us for this special event on March 25, 2025.   To access your Lincoln WellnessPATH discount, visit http://turbotax.intuit.com/affiliate/lincolnfncl   TurboTax® is a service provided by Intuit Inc ("Intuit"). Intuit is a third-party not affiliated with Lincoln Financial  ("Lincoln").   Lincoln does not own, control, or endorse the content, products, or services available through Intuit's TurboTax website or for the security thereof. Lincoln does not assume any responsibility for any losses or damages in connection with the security, privacy practices, or content of Intuit's TurboTax website.      Lincoln Financial℠ is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation and insurance company affiliates.    Lincoln WellnessPATH® is a registered trademark of Lincoln. No insurance purchase is necessary.     Lincoln may receive a marketing distribution fee for Intuit's TurboTax products purchased by Lincoln WellnessPATH® users. Depending on the arrangement, it may be a flat-dollar fee or a percentage of fees received by Intuit ranging from $1 – $500 per purchase transaction.      Lincoln and its affiliates do not provide advice about the products and services offered by Intuit. Everyone’s circumstances are different and prior to making a financial wellness decision, users of Intuit's Turbo Tax products and services should consult with an appropriate professional about their specific situation.    The statements and materials provided in this forum by Turbo Tax®  are solely those of the TurboTax and do not necessarily reflect the positions or policies of Lincoln Financial or its affiliates, nor implies Lincoln Financials’ endorsement of the content nor the opinions presented. Lincoln Financial does not control or influence the information or content (written or verbal) of TurboTax. Lincoln Financial is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information provided.   LCN-7490988-010225
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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Join us on Wednesday, March 26th any time between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Pacific Time for our latest installment of our Ask the Experts event series. Education tax credits can be huge, but you have to get them right. We’ll help you determine which expenses you can deduct, how to report them, and who gets to claim the credit.      Come spend a minute, an hour, or the whole day in the TurboTax Community forums. We'll have Tax and Financial Experts live - waiting to give you tax or personal finance advice for free! There’s no limit on how many questions you can ask—we’re up for the challenge and ready to answer things like:   What’s the difference? American Opportunity Credit vs. Lifetime Learning Credit  Help! I have a 529/Coverdell plan and don’t know how to report it.  Who claims the education credit - student or parent? My child has a scholarship, why do I owe taxes on it? Do I have to report my student loan forgiveness?   How The Day will work:   On March 26th, we will post a link on this page to access the Special Event Forum. Tax and finance experts will be online and ready to tackle your tough questions and engage in real-time conversation with you. Just sign in to the TurboTax Community, and select the teal Ask a Question button at the top of our special event forum to start a conversation! If it is after 9 am Pacific Time on March 26th, and you don't see the event link yet, just refresh this page and it will appear.    Already RSVP’d?   In the meantime, check out our refund calculator by clicking here and signing in to calculate your tax outcome in just a few minutes or less.   Millions of customers come to the TurboTax Community every month—we hope that you’ll join us for this special event on March 26th.
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Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Join us right here on Wednesday, April 2nd any time between 9:00am - 5:00pm Pacific Time for a special installment of our Ask the Experts event series.  This time, in partnership with MetLife Legal Plans, we'll be answering any of your tax questions, such as life changes, employee stocks, investments, maximizing deductions & credits, lowering taxable income, as well as how these situations may impact your tax situation.   RSVP by clicking the “Yes” button on the right, then come spend a minute, an hour, or the whole day in the TurboTax Community forums to get live answers from Tax and Financial Experts.  As a MetLife Legal Plans member, we’ve dedicated this day to help provide the confidence you need to file your taxes, any way you choose.  Ask unlimited questions — TurboTax is up for the challenge! Here are a few examples:   How can I make sure I get all the tax breaks I qualify for? I’m confused about taxes and my investments - how do I file? I’m new to TurboTax, how do I get started? Is it better to Itemize deductions or take the Standard deduction? Is it better to file married filing jointly or separately? I started a side gig - how do I report that?   How The Day will work:   On the day of the event, this page will be refreshed with a link to access the Special Event Forum. Tax and finance experts will be online and ready to tackle your tough questions and engage in real-time conversation with you.  Just sign in to the TurboTax Community, and select the teal blue ‘Ask a Question’ button at the top of our special event forum to start a conversation! Note: If it is after 9 am Pacific Time on April 2nd, and you don't see the event link yet, just refresh this page and it will appear.    Millions of customers come to the TurboTax Community every month—we hope that you’ll join us for this special event on April 2nd.   REMINDER — TurboTax products are included with your MetLife Legal Plans benefits!  As a MetLife Legal Plans member, you can:    Prepare and file one federal and one state tax return with any TurboTax do-it-yourself product at no additional cost Work with a dedicated TurboTax expert to prepare and file your taxes at a discount Access the TurboTax refund calculator, tax bracket calculator, planning checklists and other helpful tips To access your MetLife Legal Plans benefits, visit https://login.legalplans.com/register to log in or create an account.  Then under ‘Debt Matters,’ select ‘Tax Preparation & Filing’ to access your benefits.
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Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Join us on Wednesday, April 9th any time between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Pacific Time for our latest installment of our Ask the Experts event series. Whether you’re getting a refund or you have a balance due, we’ll be here to answer all your questions so you feel confident in your tax filing.      Come spend a minute, an hour, or the whole day in the TurboTax Community forums. We'll have Tax and Financial Experts live - waiting to give you tax or personal finance advice for free! There’s no limit on how many questions you can ask—we’re up for the challenge and ready to answer things like:   What options are there if I can’t pay what I owe? Why is my refund different from last year? Am I in trouble if I have to set up a payment plan? Why do I owe so much? The only difference is a little side gig I had. Why did the IRS send me less than what TurboTax told me?   How The Day will work:   On April 9th, we will post a link on this page to access the Special Event Forum. Tax and finance experts will be online and ready to tackle your tough questions and engage in real-time conversation with you. Just sign in to the TurboTax Community, and select the teal Ask a Question button at the top of our special event forum to start a conversation! If it is after 9 am Pacific Time on April 9th, and you don't see the event link yet, just refresh this page and it will appear.    Already RSVP’d?   In the meantime, check out our refund calculator by clicking here and signing in to calculate your tax outcome in just a few minutes or less.   Millions of customers come to the TurboTax Community every month—we hope that you’ll join us for this special event on April 9th.
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