Dealtaker.com has some discounts on TurboTax. You can file your federal taxes for free through the IRS website,
Also, Miami offers free tax preparation for residents.The taxes are prepared by volunteers and IRS representatives and it’s like going to an accountant, except for free! While at the site, individuals can apply for a free cell phone service and other benefits through the Benefit Bank- of course some restrictions apply such as income level, but it is worth a try. There are two “Super Sites” at Manuel Artime Theater, 900 S.W. 1st Street, 4th floor and Corpus Christi 3220 NW 7th Ave. The hours are Monday through -Thursday, 6-8 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., plus the 13 Miami’s Neighborhood Enhancement Team (NET) offices, regular business hours, Monday through Friday 9:a.m. to 5 p.m. Residents may call 311 to find the nearest office. Bring your 2008 income tax, original social security card and a current id.
I filed my taxes during No-Buy Month to kill some time. I am SO glad to have that out of the way. The old Natalie would have waited until April 15th to think about her taxes. Yay for financial responsibility!
Do you go to an accountant? Do you use a business like H&R Block? Do you file online with TurboTax or the government? Do you itemize?
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TurboTax. My earning situations isn’t especially complicated, so I do them myself. I’ve tried to itemize in the past, but the standard deduction turns out to be more.
I know some swear by sketchy deductions and accountants that can get them more back, but with the IRS, it just isn’t worth the risk for me.
I use and accountant but it is because I am lazy. Laziness is $$$$. This year I will do online.
I’ve always done my own taxes. Once upon a time, I used pencil and paper (I know I’m dating myself). However, now I use the Tax Act professional version. Because we itemize and have two Schedule C’s in addition to other forms, it’s easier to use software.
I don’t know what is, but when using online, or self done services, the amount is never the same as when a pro files.
Same quesitons, same answers, different amounts.
And if it was less than the fee to the pro, then I’d forget the difference. But it’s almost always in the 1k range.
@ Jeanine – Some ‘pros’ can be a bit loose with the deductions, etc. that they claim. I’m all for legally lowering your tax liability as much as possible. However, I personally don’t put anything on my tax return that I can’t justify if audited.
For myself I go to an accountant because I have a main hustle, a few side hustles and income from my house in Atlanta. I DON’T use H&R Block. I used them one time, had a bad experience, never again. Basically I had to amend the return they submitted it because the person I used the next year found a bunch of mistakes. And I itemize.
But for my Mom and any other family member that asks me to do their taxes I use TurboTax.
I use TurboTax and I am overjoyed with it. It takes the pain out of taxes.