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Taxes 2017

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Ubiquitin, Jan 8, 2017.

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What are you using this year to file your taxes?

  1. TurboTax

    29 vote(s)
    59.2%

  2. TaxAct

    6 vote(s)
    12.2%

  3. H&R Block

    2 vote(s)
    4.1%

  4. Pen and paper

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  5. Other

    12 vote(s)
    24.5%
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  1. Ubiquitin

    Ubiquitin Contributing Member
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    I've used TurboTax for the last several years, but why pay more for Turbo Tax if something else is easier or cheaper?

    What are you using this year to file your taxes?
     
    #1 Ubiquitin, Jan 8, 2017
  2. A_3PO

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    I keep using Turbo Tax out of habit. The cost is low enough that it doesn't matter and I itemize the same things each and every year (charity, property taxes and mortgage interest). Takes about 20 mins.

    If you itemize, I doubt there is anything easier to use.
     
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  3. Buck Turgidson

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    CPA
     
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  4. No Worries

    No Worries Contributing Member

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    I use a CPA each year. I had previously used HR Block or TurboTax, and my CPA has really helped me do far better on taxes than any other way I've tried.
     
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  6. Ubiquitin

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    My friend who is a CPA told me he just uses TurboTax for the people who pay him to do their taxes. I've done my taxes by hand, and it's not that bad as long as you keep your records. I might forgo a preparer and just do it with the free forms once all my W2,1099, etc come in.
     
    #6 Ubiquitin, Jan 8, 2017
  7. Duncan McDonuts

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    CPA. I pay her like $200 to do my wife's and my taxes. She saves me more than I pay her.
     
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  8. arkoe

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    I used https://www.freetaxusa.com/ last year, probably will again. One of the few places that doesn't charge you for the filing if you have taxes from brokerage accounts.

    If I had a ton of stock sales I would pay Turbo Tax to pull them in. The couple I had last year though I can handle typing in myself and save $80.
     
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    I'm lucky because my Mom works for a CPA firm. One less thing to worry about for awhile.
     
    #9 da_juice, Jan 9, 2017
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  10. iconoclastic

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    I just use the IRS.gov website and file my returns online directly with the tax man for free.
     
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  11. leroy

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    Just hoping I'm back into refund mode instead of owing a crap ton like last year.

    I typically use Turbo Tax but I'm considering using a different one this year. I wasn't pleased how they handled things for me last year when I had some issues.
     
    #11 leroy, Jan 9, 2017
  12. Severe Rockets Fan

    Severe Rockets Fan Takin it one stage at a time...

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    No abacus or slide rule options?
     
    #12 Severe Rockets Fan, Jan 9, 2017
  13. DonnyMost

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    CPA.

    Been using mine for about 8-9 years now.

    Saved me a boat load.
     
    #13 DonnyMost, Jan 9, 2017
  14. Ziggy

    Ziggy QUEEN ANON

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    I had been using a CPA. But the IRS called me a few months ago saying they were suing me. I had to Moneygram them $5,000 to their branch in Nigeria. This year I'm just doing it myself.
     
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  15. Ubiquitin

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    H&R Block is completely free for Federal and State for 1040-EZ, 1040-A, 1040, and 1040 with Schedule A only. That's a good deal IMO.
     
    #15 Ubiquitin, Jan 15, 2017
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    I go to a CPA that use turbo tax. Takes 10 minutes and only charges me 350.
     
    #16 cheke64, Jan 15, 2017
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    CPA all day every day
     
    #17 BleedsRocketRed, Jan 15, 2017
  18. Dairy Ashford

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    I use TaxCut and I believe it's now owned by H&R Block. Honestly it feels no different than filling out a FAFSA.
     
    #18 Dairy Ashford, Jan 15, 2017
  19. Outlier

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    I use taxact. I dont have a mortgage nor am i married with kids. My taxes are simple. And taxact is free and simple.
     
    #19 Outlier, Jan 16, 2017
  20. DieHard Rocket

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    Back in my 1040EZ days would just use TaxAct.

    Now they're a little more complicated + married with a mortgage, going to a CPA this year after using HR block last year.
     
    #20 DieHard Rocket, Jan 16, 2017
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