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PeatPhreak
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BarnBuster
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Here's a walk thru of the ID.ME process. The comments at the bottom of the page are interesting.
IRS Will Soon Require Selfies for Online Access – Krebs on Security
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MS has a free viewer
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BarnBuster
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I used to use the TurboTax program that was free thru the IRS Free-File but Intuit has withdrawn TT from the program. Could have got the CD (TT Deluxe) from Amazon ($39.99) but read there are/were a few problems with the downloading. The disc was "made for Amazon" whatever that means.. Ended up getting a factory one from Meijer's ($49.99) with a $5.00 instore discount. Installed without a hitch and the license code let's you also download the .exe file from Intuit. I really hate doing taxes and TT is the most BB idiot proof program I have found 
raratt
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I can get away with using the free online version.I used to use the TurboTax program that was free thru the IRS Free-File but Intuit has withdrawn TT from the program. Could have got the CD (TT Deluxe) from Amazon ($39.99) but read there are/were a few problems with the downloading. The disc was "made for Amazon" whatever that means.. Ended up getting a factory one from Meijer's ($49.99) with a $5.00 instore discount. Installed without a hitch and the license code let's you also download the .exe file from Intuit. I really hate doing taxes and TT is the most BB idiot proof program I have found
neosapien
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I've used TT online for the past 12? years. It always starts out as free and by the time I'm done it's like almost $200 for Fed and State with all the forms I use. I don't mind TOO much knowing it's done right and not left any money on the table. But I was just looking at other "free" options because when ya boil right down to it… the gov't knows everything anyways and should do it for us really lol. So… I don't mind paying some taxes to drive on nice roads, give a kid and mom a meal or two etc… but they should make it all easier. Never the govt's strong suit though.I used to use the TurboTax program that was free thru the IRS Free-File but Intuit has withdrawn TT from the program. Could have got the CD (TT Deluxe) from Amazon ($39.99) but read there are/were a few problems with the downloading. The disc was "made for Amazon" whatever that means.. Ended up getting a factory one from Meijer's ($49.99) with a $5.00 instore discount. Installed without a hitch and the license code let's you also download the .exe file from Intuit. I really hate doing taxes and TT is the most BB idiot proof program I have found
BarnBuster
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TT has been critisized for telling folks they need to upgrade to a higher version when in fact they don't really have to. "They" recommend that I use Premier when in fact the I can use Deluxe but, I only get 1099 form variations and don't have to file a Schedule D. Also I mail State in and don't worry about e-filing it. That's an extra charge. Course any way you look at it, it's cheaper than a good tax accountant and you have the peace of mind that you didn't miss anything. I don't think you'll find anything cheaper in the do it yourself category. I've tried the others and TT has the best user experience IMO. Some forums out there discuss TT.
What version do you usually end up using? Do you shop around for deals? They're usually time sensitive like by the end of January or so.
Which TurboTax Version Should I Use in 2024?
How complicated your taxes are will determine which version of Turbo Tax you should use. If you itemize, sold stocks, or own a business will all be factors.
wallethacks.com
TurboTax TY2021 - Bogleheads.org
www.bogleheads.org
Turbo Tax / H&R Block Comparison - Bogleheads.org
www.bogleheads.org
neosapien
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I can't remember if it's deluxe or premier exactly but I know as I'm going through it they're like "Oh I see you have a 1099G form that will be more money, oh I see you have a child tax credit form that will be more money, oh I see you have an IRA form that will be more money." It is easy and I'm familiar with it so… I haven't shopped around much yet. Was looking at some of the others but I'm scared lol.TT has been critisized for telling folks they need to upgrade to a higher version when in fact they don't really have to. "They" recommend that I use Premier when in fact the I can use Deluxe but, I only get 1099 form variations and don't have to file a Schedule D. Also I mail State in and don't worry about e-filing it. That's an extra charge. Course any way you look at it, it's cheaper than a good tax accountant and you have the peace of mind that you didn't miss anything. I don't think you'll find anything cheaper in the do it yourself category. I've tried the others and TT has the best user experience IMO. Some forums out there discuss TT.
What version do you usually end up using? Do you shop around for deals? They're usually time sensitive like by the end of January or so.
Which TurboTax Version Should I Use in 2024?
How complicated your taxes are will determine which version of Turbo Tax you should use. If you itemize, sold stocks, or own a business will all be factors.TurboTax TY2021 - Bogleheads.org
www.bogleheads.orgTurbo Tax / H&R Block Comparison - Bogleheads.org
www.bogleheads.org
BarnBuster
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sheeet, you got them mad stacks
neosapien
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Sheeeeet I wish, either way I'm pretty sure I've paid more in taxes than the last potus and that's why he don't want to show them.
lokie
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you were keeping more of your earnings in 2019
neosapien
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I will have to look back at my effective tax rates once I file this year and see if that's true. Is that when the overhaul was? I truly don't remember. Either way, my point was the guy with billions needs to pay his fair share and the only logical reason for him to buck a 50 year tradition started by his own republicans is because he didn't.
lokie
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A simple flat tax at around 16% no matter who is making bank would be an improvement to todays standards.
If there is no requirement to provide personal information there should be no need to expect to see what anyone else's business is.
Just the cost of todays inflation shows you are keeping less and spending more.
neosapien
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I agree improvements need made with taxes in general. And that inflation right now is rough. We'll just have to agree to disagree on whether Trump is a terrible human being lol.
lokie
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Character notwithstanding any year in the past was better than what you have now.
BarnBuster
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IKR? My IRA's are doing shitty this year, that's fo' sure!
raratt
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iD me wanted to use my webcam to verify I am who I am, never got it to work. Uploaded a few different forms of ID for a referee to judge whether I am me, wait time was over 4 hours for the video meeting. Guess I'll have to figure out how to use our smartphone to get it accomplished. I was trying to find the stimulus payment I got, I said I didn't get one to TT just to finish the entry. The IRS will find it, screw it.
BarnBuster
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It's a real shit show if you read some of the comments. I'm not going to attempt this until I really REALLY have to.