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You don't have to do that. There is no such requirement. You can fill out the forms for free.
by terminalshort 1y ago
You don't have to do that. There is no such requirement. You can fill out the forms for free.
- nielsbot 1y agoBut that's a bad solution. (Otherwise why do TurboTax et al even exist in the first place?) IRS should just have a public free filing solution for everyone. If you have complicated taxes or want to do your own filing, you can still do that.
- terminalshort 1y agoThey do. https://www.irs.gov/e-file-providers/free-file-fillable-forms https://www.irs.gov/e-file-providers/free-file-fillable-form.... And no it isn't a bad solution. I use it every year.
- nielsbot 1y agoFrom their description: "You do the work" That's not what we're talking about. What we're talking about is: "We did your tax return for you based on all the information reported to us. Please click 'OK' to complete your return for the year."