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Re: FreeTaxUSA

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Post by Sohcahtoa82 »

I used to use TurboTax Free Edition, constantly frustrated with all the dark patterns used to try to trick you into switching to non-free. Eventually I started making too much to use Free Edition, which is right around the time Credit Karma started offering free tax filing, but I hated CK's UI/UX. It made it easy to miss a deduction, and it did once. I used TT to basically "prepare" my taxes, but not actually file so I don't get charged, then prepared with CK and found a discrepancy. I was able to find and fix it and get my full refund.

But then some years ago, someone recommended FreeTaxUSA, and it's great. UI/UX is fine, federal filing is free, and state filing is only $15.

I've been using FreeTaxUSA for a few years now. 10/10 would recommend.

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Post by wifipunk »

I've used turbotax for the last decade. They lure you in with free services for enlisted military or other discounts, then make it feel as annoying as possible to switch.

Realizing how much I've been ripped off now I think this is the year I'm finally going to switch.

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Post by Sohcahtoa82 »

mjamesaustin wrote: post #10

I wish they shared more info about what the deluxe version includes. I have a small business with very simple operations, but that often precludes me from using other tax filing software. They don't seem to have any info on whether they cover that in any of their versions.

Deluxe just adds more support features.

As far as filing and forms, FreeTaxUSA supports EVERYTHING for federal taxes, for free. The $8 deluxe upgrade just gives you live chat and priority support. Pro gives you personal phone support to a tax pro.

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Post by Alupis »

mjamesaustin wrote: post #10

I wish they shared more info about what the deluxe version includes. I have a small business with very simple operations, but that often precludes me from using other tax filing software. They don't seem to have any info on whether they cover that in any of their versions.

Deluxe gets you live chat if you need it. Pro gives you phone support. That's basically it.

The free version gives you everything else. For small/individual biz, you can file Schedule C, K-1, etc with free version.

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Post by Alupis »

driscoll42 wrote: post #8

Best way to file taxes. I'll usually do this and one or two of the more expensive services just to make sure my numbers line up, and then file with FreeTaxUSA.

I did that my first two years - H&R Block for me. The numbers came out identical.

Re: FreeTaxUSA

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Post by sand500 »

Cash app let's you file both federal and state taxes for free. It was formally Credit Karma's free tax filing program that was divested after they were acquired by Intuit.
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