Scott Peterson, CPA, Author at Wealthfront Blog https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/author/scottpandtobyj/ Personal Finance & Investing Insights Wed, 12 Jun 2024 18:27:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/cropped-wave-logo-transparent-hi-res-500x500.png Scott Peterson, CPA, Author at Wealthfront Blog https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/author/scottpandtobyj/ 32 32 8 Ways to Get Ready to File Your 2023 Tax Return https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/8-ways-to-get-ready-to-file-your-2023-tax-return/ Wed, 17 Jan 2024 21:44:56 +0000 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=16987 Tax season is here and it’s time to start thinking about your 2023 tax return. Working on your taxes might seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are eight ways you can get ready for Tax Day, whether you’re working with an accountant or using tax preparation software like TurboTax. 1. Mark your […]

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]]> 8 Ways to Get Ready to File Your 2022 Tax Return https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/8-ways-to-get-ready-to-file-your-2022-tax-return/ Fri, 13 Jan 2023 16:38:18 +0000 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=16127 Tax season is here and it’s time to start thinking about your 2022 tax return. Working on your taxes might seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are eight ways you can get ready for Tax Day, whether you’re working with an accountant or using tax preparation software like TurboTax. 1. Mark your […]

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]]> 8 Ways To Get Ready To File Your 2021 Tax Return https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/8-ways-to-get-ready-to-file-your-2021-tax-return/ Mon, 10 Jan 2022 21:28:11 +0000 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=14895 Tax season is here and it’s time to start thinking about your 2021 tax return. Working on your taxes might seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are eight ways you can get ready for Tax Day, whether you’re working with an accountant or tax preparation software like TurboTax. 1. Mark your calendar […]

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]]> How To Get Ready for Next Year’s Taxes Today https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/get-ready-for-2021-taxes-today/ Wed, 05 May 2021 18:51:12 +0000 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=14027 Whether you’ve already completed your 2020 tax return or you’re nearly there, you’re probably feeling a sense of relief and accomplishment now that tax season is drawing to a close. But don’t stop yet! You’ve got momentum, and now is a great time to get organized for next year’s taxes. Here are four ways you […]

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]]> 8 Ways to Get Ready to File Your 2020 Tax Return https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/8-ways-to-get-ready-to-file-your-2020-tax-return/ Thu, 07 Jan 2021 12:00:39 +0000 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=13795 Editor’s note: On March 17, 2021 the IRS extended the federal filing and payment deadline for the 2020 tax year from April 15 to May 17.  You can read more about it here. Tax season is here and it’s time to start thinking about your 2020 tax return. Dealing with your taxes doesn’t have to […]

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]]> How to Get Ready for Next Year’s Taxes Today https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/how-to-get-ready-for-next-years-taxes-today/ Tue, 07 Jul 2020 15:48:39 +0000 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=13347 Whether you’ve already completed your 2019 tax return or you’re nearly there, you’re probably feeling a sense of relief and accomplishment now that tax season is drawing to a close. But don’t stop yet! You’ve got momentum, and now is a great time to get organized for next year’s taxes. Because this year’s tax deadline […]

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]]> 8 Ways to Get Ready to File Your 2019 Tax Return https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/8-ways-to-get-ready-to-file-your-2019-tax-return/ Tue, 07 Jul 2020 15:46:47 +0000 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=13345 Earlier this year, the IRS extended the deadline to file your 2019 tax return from April 15 to July 15, giving taxpayers three extra months to prepare their tax returns. Now, that deadline is almost here. Dealing with your taxes may seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are eight ways you can […]

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]]> 6 Ways To Get Ready To File Your 2019 Tax Return https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/6-ways-to-get-ready-to-file-your-2019-tax-return/ Fri, 14 Feb 2020 18:53:54 +0000 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=12571 Tax season is here, which means it’s time to start thinking about your 2019 tax return. Dealing with your taxes may seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are six ways you can get ready to file your 2019 tax return, whether you’re working with an accountant or tax preparation software like TurboTax. […]

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]]> Tax Time Guide: What You Need To Know About Next Year’s Taxes Right Now https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/tax-time-guide-what-you-need-to-know-about-next-years-taxes-right-now/ Wed, 27 Mar 2019 21:40:53 +0000 http://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=10168 Most of us only think about taxes once a year: when April starts to loom. But it’s good to get started early. With a little planning, you could save significant money by the time next year’s taxes are due.

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]]> Tax Time Guide: 5 Easy Things You Must Do Before Filing Your Taxes This Year https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/tax-time-guide-5-things-you-must-do-before-filing-your-taxes/ Thu, 28 Feb 2019 16:37:02 +0000 http://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=9898 Digging into the hard details of your taxes may not be as fun as, say, that upcoming ski trip to Tahoe — but it is important. Plus, learning about what deductions and credits are available to you could save you a serious amount of money, and that’s never something to be bummed about. Follow these five simple steps to optimize your tax return.

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