DIY Taxes

[trial&error]

I have used turbo tax, but mostly for when I itemized. Standard deductible is so high now I don't really need it. Returns are faster with it. If you didn't buy a high enough version for your needs you can still go fill in the single line items you need to. We had rental income I had forgotten about one year and bought a basic.

 

[Howard Roark]

I used TurboTax for years. I now pay a cpa to do my return with no pressure or headache. I will never do mine again.

 

[Jim Baker]

I used TurboTax for years. I now pay a cpa to do my return with no pressure or headache. I will never do mine again.

The same CPA has done mine for 25 years or more. As far as I am concerned it the best money I spend.
With stock transactions, rental income, interest income, Trust accounts, etc. and my diminished mental acuity it is worth it for peace of mind

 

[JustUs4All]

Most everyone that gets put in prison for tax evasion had a CPA do their taxes. Problem is that they lied to the CPA. LOL

 

[bfriendly]

I’m about to do mine again and it’s just z so turbo tax works great…..gotta be careful not to click m the upgrades.

 

[ucfireman]

I did HR Block for the past 3 years. 25 for Federal and 37 for state. 62 dollars total.
I don't know if its a good deal or not, I used to pay a guy 200 but mine is simpler now.
I am getting a refund from both.
I figure its as safe as any other and they import my taxes from last year. And figure it may be less likely to be audited.

 

[elfiii]

Most everyone that gets put in prison for tax evasion had a CPA do their taxes. Problem is that they lied to the CPA. LOL

Which proves the point like other professions not every CPA is a good one.

I use Intuit Pro Series which is the beefed up professional version of Turbo Tax. If you're going to DIY Turbo Tax is pretty good tax return software. Provided you got a clue about what you are doing.

 

[Spotlite]

Which proves the point like other professions not every CPA is a good one.

I use Intuit Pro Series which is the beefed up professional version of Turbo Tax. If you're going to DIY Turbo Tax is pretty good tax return software. Provided you got a clue about what you are doing.

Mine has gotten so simple I just can’t justify paying someone anymore.

No mortgage = no interest. Property taxes aren’t enough to exceed the standard deduction. Kids grown - no dependents / schooling.

Nothing but add all income up and cry.

 

[natureman]

I have used H&R Block software for the past 7 years. It was 35 dollars for 2022. It is pretty foolproof for most returns and imports data from the previous year. Filed electronically and got the federal refund yesterday.

 

[Oldstick]

Mine has gotten so simple I just can’t justify paying someone anymore.

No mortgage = no interest. Property taxes aren’t enough to exceed the standard deduction. Kids grown - no dependents / schooling.

Nothing but add all income up and cry.

Yep, me too. Just one income. Standard deduction is way higher which is actually a good thing if you already own your home and and are not super rich otherwise. Just file the income and claim your refund if any.

 

[Spotlite]

Yep, me too. Just one income. Standard deduction is way higher which is actually a good thing if you already own your home and and are not super rich otherwise. Just file the income and claim your refund if any.

I have my wife’s income, too, which is sort of a waste unless we give it all to charity so we can get into the 12% bracket.

 

[Oldstick]

I have my wife’s income, too, which is sort of a waste unless we give it all to charity so we can get into the 12% bracket.

I could only wish. Maybe there will someday be a big tax deduction for "one income earner with spouse/qualified family members making expenditures not necessary for basic survival".

That probably would put me down near the zero line as far as taxes.