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Intuit is a pretty funny company. They try to make TurboTax as simple as possible for the average American (most Americans can fill out a 1040EZ and be done in
by tyleraldrich 10y ago
Intuit is a pretty funny company. They try to make TurboTax as simple as possible for the average American (most Americans can fill out a 1040EZ and be done in minutes), but at the same time try to make taxes as complicated as possible so that they can sell services around that. It's both smart and infuriating .
- arrosenberg 10y agoIntuit's position isn't necessarily pro-complexity, they'd actually prefer the tax code simplified somewhat, because they'd need far fewer employees to update the tax code information in the software every year. The lobbying is to keep the IRS from A) releasing free 1040EZ/A software and B) keep the IRS from simplifying even further and just sending you a bill, like HMRC does.
- nostrademons 10y agoIt's somewhat infuriating that the IRS doesn't just send you a bill. It has full data on every form you put into TurboTax. It runs its own calculations independently and checks them against your return. It has full knowledge of the tax code. If you disagree with it, the IRS just tacks on penalties & interest and eventually garnishes your wages. Why not just send a bill?
- liquidise 10y ago> the IRS just tacks on penalties & interest I believe you answered your own question.
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- a13n 10y agoI hate Intuit for acquiring Mint and letting it rot. RIP Mint.