Tax time!!

[island guy]

Not sure if this is the proper thread for this but...

Anyone have any advice on choosing a TurboTax type thing for preparing my taxes versus a "real person" or service? Mine are not complicated but I do not want to attempt it on my own. I would rather pay to have it done than add stress to my life trying it on my own.

[Surface Tension]

I went to the IRS site and found services that allow you to file your Fed return free and for a small fee you can file your State return. Its pretty much like doing it on paper except you don't need to add. Biggest advantage is I got my State refund back in, get this, 4 days. Federal refund was sent out within 10 days.

[LwnmwnMan2]

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I went to the IRS site and found services that allow you to file your Fed return free and for a small fee you can file your State return. Its pretty much like doing it on paper except you don't need to add. Biggest advantage is I got my State refund back in, get this, 4 days. Federal refund was sent out within 10 days.

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This is what I do for my mother-in-law as well. Takes about 30 minutes.

I run my own business, si CPA does mine.

[anyfishwilldo]

I use an online program. Do a search for taxslayer. That is the HSOforum, but if I put in the rest, it will get zapped. $9.99 efiles both state and federal. It got me 3500 back.

[Bobby Bass]

If you have a pretty basic return you are better off doing Turbo-tax online or a similar tax program. Fed is free and you pay for e-filing your state. 4 day turn around is not going to happen now. As filing is brisk but it will save you time over a paper return and having direct deposit will save a week.

[JohnMickish]

For the free Fed return I believe there is a limit on what you income can be. Does that still hold true or has that changed?

[harvey lee]

I am looking for a place that can turn what I owe into a return. Where is this shop or form???????

[Bobby Bass]

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For the free Fed return I believe there is a limit on what you income can be. Does that still hold true or has that changed?

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If you go to the IRS homepage you will get redirected to programs that will allow you to file Fed for free if under 52K Adjusted Gross. I see Turbo Tax is now charging for Fed and State on their home page.

[Surface Tension]

Here you go, choose from the list. efile

[IFallsRon]

I've used Turbo for over 10 years and I really like it.

It especially helps because I have expenses and collect several 1099-Misc for my freelance business.

[End of the Line]

I have mine done by a professional and I can tell you this. Its a 'write off' for what he charges for the next year and I am sure he gets alot more of the details done right. My first year I met him I had mine done by a professional, I was suppose to owe. I didnt think this was right so I took it in to him. The first guy missed so many little details, I actually got a small refund instead of paying in a significant amount. Money well spent in my opinion.