Where Do I Start? Answers for First-Time Tax Filers

Do you remember the first time you had to do your taxes? Or, maybe this tax season will be your first and you feel overwhelmed with where to start. Tune in to hear how to stay on top of it, or maybe learn something new — even if you’re a veteran filer!

Edgar Gatsinzi, a 22-year-old first-time tax filer in the entertainment industry, joins as our guest for this episode. He shares his story about filing alone for the first time, while Lauren and Daniel offer advice on how to navigate the process. Then TurboTax Expert Maria Gomez reviews everything you need to know about tax withholding, standard deductions, key tax forms, planning for refunds, taxes and employer benefits, and how to track important tax expenditures.

Make sure to read TurboTax’s tax document checklist here! 

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