TurboTax and H&R Block Saw Free Tax Filing as a Threat
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TurboTax and H&R Block Saw Free Tax Filing as a Threat
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Re: TurboTax and H&R Block Saw Free Tax Filing as a Threat
#2Can anybody suggest an alternative program that will help me file? I know I could probably do this myself, but I prefer having software validate my returns.
It seems like this is something an indie developer could create, but maybe its too complicated and too risky?
Re: TurboTax and H&R Block Saw Free Tax Filing as a Threat
#3Can anybody suggest an alternative program that will help me file? I know I could probably do this myself, but I prefer having software validate my returns. It seems like this is something an indie developer could create, but maybe its too complicated and too risky?
Freefile on irs.gov and the pdf of the 1040 instructions. Just because some software validates doesn't release you from the liability, so if you actually have a complicated situation, I'd find a qualified tax professional or read through the myriad IRS rules and regs.
Re: TurboTax and H&R Block Saw Free Tax Filing as a Threat
#4Can anybody suggest an alternative program that will help me file? I know I could probably do this myself, but I prefer having software validate my returns. It seems like this is something an indie developer could create, but maybe its too complicated and too risky?
I don't see how anyone can produce tax software, resolve bugs and issues, and keep it up to date with current tax code without charging money for it. It's too bad that paying taxes is this difficult.
Re: TurboTax and H&R Block Saw Free Tax Filing as a Threat
#5Can anybody suggest an alternative program that will help me file? I know I could probably do this myself, but I prefer having software validate my returns. It seems like this is something an indie developer could create, but maybe its too complicated and too risky?
I've had great experiences with FreeTaxUSA, though they still charge for state returns. I have wondered before now why a non-profit couldn't set up an entirely free site and ask for donations.
Re: TurboTax and H&R Block Saw Free Tax Filing as a Threat
#6Can anybody suggest an alternative program that will help me file? I know I could probably do this myself, but I prefer having software validate my returns. It seems like this is something an indie developer could create, but maybe its too complicated and too risky?
Freefile on irs.gov and the pdf of the 1040 instructions. Just because some software validates doesn't release you from the liability, so if you actually have a complicated situation, I'd find a qualified tax professional or read through the myriad IRS rules and regs.
Does this do validation?
Re: TurboTax and H&R Block Saw Free Tax Filing as a Threat
#7Can anybody suggest an alternative program that will help me file? I know I could probably do this myself, but I prefer having software validate my returns. It seems like this is something an indie developer could create, but maybe its too complicated and too risky?
Credit karma doesn't even have a paid option
Re: TurboTax and H&R Block Saw Free Tax Filing as a Threat
#8Although it doesn't do the filing for you this guy has a great excel program that handles many tax forms. I have been using his stuff for years.
Re: TurboTax and H&R Block Saw Free Tax Filing as a Threat
#9Just curious, is there any value to making a clone of H&R Block / Intuit and making it open source (with also hosted somewhere)? It probably takes only a weekend for me to do this and I'll be happy to do it if there is significant interest from my fellow HNers.
Besides, fuck Intuit, never been a fan of them for the exact reasons mentioned in the article.
Re: TurboTax and H&R Block Saw Free Tax Filing as a Threat
#10Can anybody suggest an alternative program that will help me file? I know I could probably do this myself, but I prefer having software validate my returns. It seems like this is something an indie developer could create, but maybe its too complicated and too risky?
Credit Karma swooped into the game this year and offered free tax return filing.
The software worked well for me and my simple return, and expect it could work well for medium complexity problems as well.
I have no doubt that they will try to monitize in the future, but until they do, this seems like a good deal for consumers