I’ve always enjoyed the challenge of doing my taxes, but it was after I started my website that I grew to enjoy it even more. Despite the fact I generally have to make payments at the end of the year, I look at those payments as a testament to the hard work I’ve done and the money I’ve made. Knowing I’m supporting my family doing what I love is one of the greatest feelings in the world.
But even though I don’t mind the effort involved, filing taxes does take up quite a bit of my time. I’ve always used the old-fashioned pen and paper method but this year, for the first time, I went digital with help from TurboTax Canada. Using the TurboTax Home & Business edition I was able to quickly and efficiently organize my tax information and get my taxes filed!
What I love about TurboTax is the way it automates some of the lengthiest aspects of tax filing, like the many math calculations. By simply entering my basic income information, TurboTax will calculate the amount of tax I have to pay. Then I answer a few simple questions about my life and family to calculate my non-refundable tax credits and any other deductions as well. [Read more…]