Why do I even have to do anything? Just take it from my paycheck directly
Agreed, but people won't hate paying their taxes if it isn't a tortuous process.
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#142This reminds me it's time to start looking for the TurboTax torrent. The activation scheme is remarkably straightforward to crack yourself.
I'm surprised they still have the desktop version tbh. Do that many people prefer downloading and installing the software?
For sensitive financial data, yes.
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#143Do any of the services (commercial or not) allow importing relevant prior years data from a different service? I would like freedom to easily switch, but don't know how to handle various carry-forwards from the prior returns.
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#144Earlier quoted context omitted.
Only works in the UK this way if you earn less than £100k. Canada forces most people to file a return too. Though it’s simpler than a US return.
There’s no limits on the UK tax system. It’s always automatic and free as long as you aren’t self employed.
> You’ll also need to do a Self Assessment tax return.
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#145Not an American so I probably should not complain. But when I opened the page out of curiosity for the first time, I found many terms that require explanations, such as what is AGI?
The "What Is IRS Free File?" section below it explained most of my questions, so I think the "What Is IRS Free File?" section should exchange it place with the "Choose from IRS Free File" section. This allows the reader to have a clearer mind when preforming the filing process.
Just my two cents.
I wouldn't take the matter lightly though, because based on my understanding and what I've learned from the movie Everything Everywhere All At Once, IRS tax filing is a serious manner thus the tools designed to do that should be more user-friendly. I don't think getting kungfu-attacked by the IRS lady is enjoyable for any American (as well as going to jail/getting fined for misfiling).
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#146I think this is the year that I’m going to finally hire an accountant. I have been doing my own taxes aided by software for nearly my entire adult life, and my taxes are complex. I’m tired of giving my information to some company that’s going to do their best to sell it again somehow. The funny thing is, I kind of like doing my taxes. Oh well
Use the IRS free fillable forms. It autofills information from one sheet to the next and is pretty easy to figure out after reading the PDF instructions for each IRS form. Makes way more sense then filling bubbles on a tax website that always seem to use inconsistent wording to the actual IRS form
Re: IRS Free File: Do Your Taxes for Free
#147Not an American so I probably should not complain. But when I opened the page out of curiosity for the first time, I found many terms that require explanations, such as what is AGI? The "What Is IRS Free File?" section below it explained most of my questions, so I think the "What Is IRS Free File?" section should exchange it place with the "Choose from IRS Free File" section. This allows the reader to have a clearer…
The "What Is IRS Free File?" section below it explained most of my questions, so I think the "What Is IRS Free File?" section should exchange it place with the "Choose from IRS Free File" section. This allows the reader to have a clearer mind when preforming the filing process.
Most Americans have been painfully aware that we have been unable to file online directly with the IRS and searching for a free file software is a giant nuisance. Given that the user base will be mostly Americans, I imagine it's probably fine.
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#148https://www.freetaxusa.com/ and their parent company https://www.taxhawk.com/ They charge $14.99 for the state filing. Usually a coupon code available. Or go to the state's website (CA at least), and file that for free, too. But for the convenience of not having to input my info again, I'll pay their fee.
Relative of a TaxHawk employee here. I'd be happy to pass along any bugs or issues since they probably don't have any employees on HN. Also, supporting TaxHawk means supporting a company that cares about their employees. They have done so many things for my relative that it makes me jealous. They have also kept raising wages ahead of inflation . Anyway, TaxHawk is a great company to support!
Been filing with freetaxusa for years, glad to hear its also good for the employees.
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#149This reminds me it's time to start looking for the TurboTax torrent. The activation scheme is remarkably straightforward to crack yourself.
Submitting your most sensitive financial information into a cracked and pirated piece of software…
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#150Earlier quoted context omitted.
At what point is it recommended to not use a software like freetaxusa? I've been using it for years.
Being a US citizen abroad. I’m in this situation and have had to pay huge sums to accountants If anyone has any recommendations I’m all ears
I have used Taxes For Expats for years and have been satisfied with their software and level of service, however for my particular case they cost several hundred dollars per return.