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I don't believe you actually are aware of what you are talking about. There is no government option currently, except manually filling out forms. Furthermore,
by Alupis 3y ago
I don't believe you actually are aware of what you are talking about. There is no government option currently, except manually filling out forms.
Furthermore, it is naïve to believe the government will provide better service and/or usability than a private organization who's entire existence and purpose is to make submitting tax returns easy.
- piperswe 3y agoIRS Direct File is tax filing software created by the IRS - by the government. That is the government option.
- khuey 3y ago> There is no government option currently There's the IRS Direct File pilot that is being talked about ...
- aesh2Xa1 3y agoUnless they edited, they're talking about Direct File and not Free File. The former IS a software provided by the government. https://www.irs.gov/about-irs/a-closer-look-at-the-irs-direct-file-pilot https://www.irs.gov/about-irs/a-closer-look-at-the-irs-direc...
- Alupis 3y ago> Unless they edited Yes, they have edited their comment since my response. Even still, Direct File is a joke. Available in only 12 states, and excludes anyone with business income, "gig economy" income, itemization, retirement/savings credit, and childcare credits. It also does not cover state filing either... so you get to experience the joy of doing your taxes twice. It simply does not compare with FreeTaxUSA, or even paid offerings. https://www.irs.gov/about-irs/strategic-plan/direct-file https://www.irs.gov/about-irs/strategic-plan/direct-file
- semiquaver 3y agoIt’s a pilot. Nothing big can change except via incremental steps.
- Alupis 3y agoIt's the federal tax return - limiting it to 12 states makes zero sense...
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