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Prepare your own taxes. Yes or no?
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Prepare your own taxes. Yes or no?
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Yes..
Your return sounds pretty simple.
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All input greatly appreciated.
Yes, i know, that's why I pointed out that he does not appear at an audit unless additionally compensated.
I'm going to try doing it myself. It shouldn't be a...
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use software about 15 dollars
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fark yes especially when your return is practically a 1040ez. how the hell does the guy get away with $350?!??!?!?!
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should be able to go with one of the simple versions of turbo-tax
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I'll prepare that return for $50 and I'm a CPA with a Masters in Tax. FYI it would take around 10 minutes prepare, if that. :roll:
Seriously, for that type of return I'd use TaxACT or another...
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btw there's no real point to buying software unless it's cheaper - all the majors do it online now, what's the point in buying a CD just to accomplish the same ends?
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You didn't mention -- do you have stocks or own rental properties?
If not, you can use the free version of literally any tax prep software. I've been using H&R block myself for the past few years...
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Turbo tax is great because after you use it once your next years are even easier since your info is saved on your computer.
You can also share the disk among family members.
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I've seen some pretty high sold prices around tax time (search for completed listings on ebay) if you have a completed lot of 5-10 years of Turbo Tax + Quicken CD's.
I also had to prepare my dad's...
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Should have asked the professional if they were familiar with filing taxes for your situation.No one is going to know every tax code for every type of business/income earned.
OP's taxes are so...
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Cool story. I also recommend http://www.jklasser.com/
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I'm always torn on this, and I think in the end, it's what you feel comfortable with.
I have somewhat complicated tax situation with a rental property and tax loss carry forward, but I always...
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Here you go everything you need to know provided by the IRS,
http://www.freefile.irs.gov/how-efile-works.html#.UNsNy2_4IZQ
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use taxact and add $330 to your refund :)
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:iagree: with vaultaddict.
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:nono2: not an SD to buy software for a straight forward return. if you don't feel comfortable just going through the form yourself with the instructions, there are free sites you can use for step by...
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Point well taken but, some expenses are reasonable. My one concern is my many deductions. I like the idea of "little red flags" popping up if I venture into the "audit zone" LOL
If anyone can...
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FWIW, I used to prepare my taxes myself every year when I was a student then when I was married. Then, we had our DD and several other things happened that I decided to go to a tax pro (got a ref...
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There is some guy that recreates the 1040 forms (all the schedules too) online for FREE in Excel. If you're super cheap you can use that.
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If you are under a certain income threshold you can click thru the IRS site to H&R and Federal taxes are free to file (with the same software as you buy).
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I agree with the others. Do your own taxes. It's a little easier with a tax program and they run deals in the spring, especially Staples.
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"Tax guy" or "tax professional" had better = CPA
The time to talk to a CPA is before actions have taken place. Setup business/rental as X, Y, or Z.... etc. The CPA can't do much to "minimize...
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I have a fairly complicated tax return that includes income from a small business but I had always filed my taxes myself using TurboTax. Last year, I decided use a "professional" to make sure that...
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Look at the 1040 form (assuming that is what you will be filing). Just go line by line. Everything is actually pretty simple. When I first filed, it looked like it was tough. But at the end, it was...
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Wow, $350? I was a tiny fish with a big corporate firm for years and still never paid more than $200. For $350, this joker better be paying your taxes, too.
It will take you probably 1-2 hrs max...
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Save yourself some money and do your own taxes. I've checked my taxes against all the major programs and they all came to be the same and my situation is slightly more complicated than yours, but...
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I'm glad I saw this thread. I've always wondered if a tax (B&M) place would get us more money than doing it ourselves. My situation is different than OP's though. I'm married, own a house and itemize...
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I've been using a computer to prepare my taxes for almost twenty years. If your taxes are not overly complicated, it is absolutely the way to go.
True story: In 1993, my father lost his job. I...
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I use to hate filing my taxes out the old way, without software. Years later, I log into HR Block's website and used their software. WTF...that was the easiest thing EVER. I kick myself every time...
