TurboTax Saves You Time And Money
Again it is that time of the year that you dread; tax time. It may seem like you just filed, but now you are running out of time to complete and submit your IRS 2012 taxes. Many people make major mistakes when it comes to filing their taxes. One common mistake is completing their tax paperwork on their own, without the use of professional tax expert or professional tax software. Due to this mistake they underestimate their estimated tax payment and end up owing a lot more than they thought they would. This can lead to financial trouble for years to come and having to pay penalties and interest. No one wants to pay more than what they actually owe in IRS 2012 taxes. Using TurboTax will help you avoid this costly mistake.
One benefit to using TurboTax software is that you can use it on your own time. No need to schedule a last minute appointment with a tax professional, who may overcharge you now that you have waited until the last minute to file your taxes. TurboTax is there and ready when you are. With TurboTax you do not pay more to file or to use their system if you wait until the deadline to file. This program is updated with all the new tax laws and codes and will help you get your taxes completely done correctly the first time.
If you are self-employed ,or are an investor, or a landlord, you most likely will need to estimate your tax liability. People in these categories often do not have enough income tax withholdings to cover what they owe in federal taxes. TurboTax can help you accurately calculate your estimated tax payments. To figure out your tax liability when looking at your Form 1040, look at lines 62, which is your total tax, and lines 63, your tax withholding. Subtract the withholding from the total tax. The sum is your tax liability. Estimated tax payments, if you owe them, are due quarterly on the 15th of April, June, September and January. If your income will change significantly in the next year, you should consider calculating your estimated tax payments from your projected total income.
When submitting your estimated tax payments to the IRS use the 1040-ES form as a voucher to help make sure your payment is processed properly. Make your check out to “United States Treasury”. In the memo area of the check be sure to include your social security number and the year for which you are paying taxes. You can also make a payment using the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System.
No matter you financial situation or tax liability, TurboTax can help you with your IRS 2012 taxes. This program eliminates the need to track down tax forms, send in W2s, and takes the guesswork out of filing your taxes and your estimated tax payment. Whether you are ahead of the game or waiting until the 11th hour, TurboTax will help you file your taxes accurately and easily.
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