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Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Thank you for coming to Ask the Experts Day – the event has now concluded View the library of questions and answers from the Retirement/Life Events event   On behalf of the Experts participating, I would like to thank you for joining us.  We hope you will return to the forums to share your experiences, both good and bad.   We will be hosting more Ask the Experts events in the months to come.  We hope to see you then!   If you still have questions to ask, feel free to post them on the Community – we always have experts on the Community ready to help you out.   -------------------------------------   Join us on Wednesday, June 26th any time between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Pacific Time for our latest installment of our Ask the Experts event series. This time we'll be answering questions about Retirement and Life Events, and how to prepare for these shifts when filing your tax return.     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:   How will Social Security affect my tax return? What is RMD (Required Minimum Distribution), and why does it matter? I’m downsizing my home. Do I have to pay taxes on that? How will my move to another state affect my taxes? I have both Traditional and ROTH IRAs, how are they taxed? My income is increasing and I won’t qualify for a ROTH IRA. Is there a way around this?     How The Day will work:   On June 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 June 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 June 26th.     ***Stay tuned for future events on the TurboTax Community!***
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Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Thank you for coming to Ask the Experts Day – the event has now concluded View the library of questions and answers from the Dependents & Child Tax Credit event   On behalf of the Experts participating, I would like to thank you for joining us.  We hope you will return to the forums to share your experiences, both good and bad.   We will be hosting more Ask the Experts events in the months to come.  We hope to see you then!   If you still have questions to ask, feel free to post them on the Community – we always have experts on the Community ready to help you out.   -------------------------------------   Join us on Wednesday, July 31st any time between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Pacific Time for our latest installment of our Ask the Experts event series. This time we'll be answering questions regarding Dependents and the Child Tax 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 does having a child mean for my taxes? What is the difference between child and adult dependents? What is a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and how can I use it for childcare? What childcare or dependent expenses are considered tax deductible? What tax credits are available to me? What do first-time parents need to know to prepare for tax time? What do I need to know about state-sponsored 529 plans to help save for college? How can I take advantage of the Adoption Credit?     How The Day will work:   On July 31st, 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 July 31st, 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 July 31st.     ***Stay tuned for future events on the TurboTax Community!***
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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Thank you for coming to Ask the Experts Day – the event has now concluded View the library of questions and answers from the Self-Employed Quarterly Filing event   On behalf of the Experts participating, I would like to thank you for joining us.  We hope you will return to the forums to share your experiences, both good and bad.   We will be hosting more Ask the Experts events in the months to come.  We hope to see you then!   If you still have questions to ask, feel free to post them on the Community – we always have experts on the Community ready to help you out.   -------------------------------------   Join us on Wednesday, Aug 28th any time between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Pacific Time for our latest installment of our Ask the Experts event series. This time we'll be answering questions for anyone getting ready for the upcoming Self-Employed Quarterly Filing, and what you should expect when 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:   Why do I have to pay quarterly taxes and how can I avoid it?  How much do I need to pay in quarterly estimated taxes? I just have a side gig - do I really need to make estimated tax payments? I started a new business, how does that affect my taxes? What’s the penalty if I don’t pay quarterly self-employment taxes? Do I have to pay quarterly estimates to my state too?     How The Day will work:   On Aug 28th, 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 Aug 28th, 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 Aug 28th.     ***Stay tuned for future events on the TurboTax Community!***
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Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Thank you for coming to Ask the Experts Day – the event has now concluded View the library of questions and answers from the Extension Filers event   On behalf of the Experts participating, I would like to thank you for joining us.  We hope you will return to the forums to share your experiences, both good and bad.   We will be hosting more Ask the Experts events in the months to come.  We hope to see you then!   If you still have questions to ask, feel free to post them on the Community – we always have experts on the Community ready to help you out.   -------------------------------------   Join us on Wednesday, Sept 25th any time between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Pacific Time for our latest installment of our Ask the Experts event series. This time we'll be answering questions about the upcoming tax deadline for our Extension Filers.     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:   How do I know if I have all the info I need to file my taxes? I'm still missing a necessary tax document to finish my taxes, what should I do? Am I going to have penalties for filing this late? What happens if I make a mistake as I rush to get my taxes filed? Help! I’m stuck and can’t move past a question in the TurboTax software.     How The Day will work:   On Sept 25th, 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 Sept 25th, 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 Sept 25th.     ***Stay tuned for future events on the TurboTax Community!***
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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Thank you for coming to Ask the Experts Day – the event has now concluded View the library of questions and answers from the Future Tax Planning/Life Events event   On behalf of the Experts participating, I would like to thank you for joining us.  We hope you will return to the forums to share your experiences, both good and bad.   We will be hosting more Ask the Experts events in the months to come.  We hope to see you then!   If you still have questions to ask, feel free to post them on the Community – we always have experts on the Community ready to help you out.   -------------------------------------   Join us on Wednesday, Oct 30th any time between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Pacific Time for our latest installment of our Ask the Experts event series. For those of you looking to get a head start, we’ll be answering questions about future tax planning along with major life changes in 2024, and what impacts they may have on your taxes..      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:   How does buying/selling a home affect my taxes? Will my new baby get me a bigger refund? What is the difference between child and adult dependents? Who claims college expenses, my child or me? How do I report my new business income and expenses? Is it better to file jointly or separately if you're married? How will my move to another state affect my taxes?     How The Day will work:   On Oct 30th, 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 Oct 30th, 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 Oct 30th.     ***Stay tuned for future events on the TurboTax Community!***
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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Thank you for coming to Ask the Experts Day – the event has now concluded. You can still view the library of questions and answers from the event here.   On behalf of the Experts participating, I would like to thank you for joining us.  We hope you will return to the forums to share your experiences, both good and bad.   We will be hosting more Ask the Experts events in the months to come.  We hope to see you then!   If you still have questions to ask, feel free to post them on the Community – we always have experts on the Community ready to help you out.   -------------------------------------   Join us on Wednesday, Nov 13th any time between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Pacific Time for our latest installment of our Ask the Experts event series. If you’re self-employed and want to get you last-minute tax questions answered for free, this event is for you!     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:   Help! I have employees and need to file W-2/1099-NEC forms. How does the health insurance deduction work for my business? What’s the tax benefit to a SEP, SIMPLE or Solo 401(k)? Do I qualify for that 20% QBI deduction for business owners? Is the Simplified Home Office deduction better than Actual Expenses? What's the best way to claim my vehicle expenses?   How The Day will work:   On Nov 13th, 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 Nov 13th, 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 Nov 13th.     ***Stay tuned for future events on the TurboTax Community!***
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Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Thank you for coming to Ask the Experts Day designed for MetLife Legal Plans members – the event has now concluded. You can still view the library of questions and answers from the event here.    On behalf of the Experts participating, thank you for joining us.  We hope you will return to the forums to share your experiences.  If you still have questions, feel free to post them on the Community – we always have experts ready to help you out.   -------------------------------------   Join us right here on Wednesday, January 15th 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 January 15th, 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 January 15th.   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, January 29, 2025
Thank you for coming to Ask the Experts Day – the event has now concluded View the library of questions and answers from the Family Tax Credits & Early Filers event   On behalf of the Experts participating, I would like to thank you for joining us.  We hope you will return to the forums to share your experiences, both good and bad.   We will be hosting more Ask the Experts events in the months to come.  We hope to see you then!   If you still have questions to ask, feel free to post them on the Community – we always have experts on the Community ready to help you out.   -------------------------------------   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.     ***Stay tuned for future events on the TurboTax Community!***
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Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Thank you for coming to Ask the Experts Day designed for MetLife Legal Plans members – the event has now concluded. You can still view the library of questions and answers from the event here.    On behalf of the Experts participating, thank you for joining us.  We hope you will return to the forums to share your experiences.  If you still have questions, feel free to post them on the Community – we always have experts ready to help you out.   -------------------------------------   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 — If you enrolled in a MetLife Legal Plan that has tax preparation services, 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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Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Thank you for coming to Ask the Experts Day designed for USAA employees – the event has now concluded. You can still view the library of questions and answers from the event here.   On behalf of the Experts participating, thank you for joining us.  We hope you will return to the forums to share your experiences.  If you still have questions, feel free to post them on the Community – we always have experts ready to help you out.   -------------------------------------   Join us right here on Tuesday, February 18th 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 USAA employees, 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 USAA employee, 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:   Are there any tax implications of changing jobs? What does my marital status change mean for my taxes? What’s the max amount I can contribute to an IRA? Does working remotely count for the home office deduction? Can I get a deduction for donations to charitable organizations? How do I lower my taxable income?  How does my military service affect my taxes?     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 18th, 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 18th. To access your USAA Perks benefits including TurboTax discounts, visit http://usaa.com/perks  
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