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I've been using TaxACT ever since I became an "adult" and started filing my tax returns. I can't really compare it to TurboTax, which I've only used for busines

I've been using TaxACT ever since I became an "adult" and started filing my tax returns. I can't really compare it to TurboTax, which I've only used for business taxes, but I can't imagine anything else being easier or cheaper. It amazes me how some people who have really simple tax forms still pay accountants..

barneygumble742 11y ago
Self-doubt and fear of getting audited leads many for paid second opinion.
vdnkh 11y ago
>It amazes me how some people who have really simple tax forms still pay accountants.. My W2 is "simple" (single, no kids, etc.) but I give it to an accountant anyway. Costs $30 or so but the accountant knows certain tricks to maximize my tax return. Not illegal, but she knows how broad exemptions can be. For example, I work from home some days. I built a new computer. Technically, it's exempt because it's a work expense.
- Taylor_OD 11y ago
  Would she be interested in another simple W2 customer? First year filing taxes. One job. No kids. Single.
- mkaziz 11y ago
  How much do you reckon you save by going through an accountant instead of doing it yourself?
- rhino369 11y ago
  30 dollars is insanely cheap. And technically a new computer that is sometimes used to work from home is not a work expense unless you own your own business and use it >50% of the time. She's betting you won't get audited.
- brianwawok 11y ago
  > Technically, it's exempt because it's a work expense. Ever play a game on it? Opps, it is no longer a work expense. Minor tax fraud is not exactly a "trick", anyone can do it!
masklinn 11y ago
> I can't imagine anything else being easier or cheaper. If your tax forms are simple, the IRS could do it during your electronic filing (providing pre-filled forms with the information they already have and recomputing on the fly if e.g. you add dependents or non-salary income). That's how much of europe works.

barneygumble742 11y ago

Self-doubt and fear of getting audited leads many for paid second opinion.

vdnkh 11y ago

>It amazes me how some people who have really simple tax forms still pay accountants.. My W2 is "simple" (single, no kids, etc.) but I give it to an accountant anyway. Costs $30 or so but the accountant knows certain tricks to maximize my tax return. Not illegal, but she knows how broad exemptions can be. For example, I work from home some days. I built a new computer. Technically, it's exempt because it's a work expense.

Taylor_OD 11y ago
Would she be interested in another simple W2 customer? First year filing taxes. One job. No kids. Single.
mkaziz 11y ago
How much do you reckon you save by going through an accountant instead of doing it yourself?
rhino369 11y ago
30 dollars is insanely cheap. And technically a new computer that is sometimes used to work from home is not a work expense unless you own your own business and use it >50% of the time. She's betting you won't get audited.
brianwawok 11y ago
> Technically, it's exempt because it's a work expense. Ever play a game on it? Opps, it is no longer a work expense. Minor tax fraud is not exactly a "trick", anyone can do it!

masklinn 11y ago

> I can't imagine anything else being easier or cheaper. If your tax forms are simple, the IRS could do it during your electronic filing (providing pre-filled forms with the information they already have and recomputing on the fly if e.g. you add dependents or non-salary income). That's how much of europe works.