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Post by genesis273 on Apr 17, 2020 10:49:11 GMT -5
Well I screwed up my taxes, first time I did my own in years. I checked the MFS instead of MFJ. That's why I only got the $1,200 and not the $2,400.
My wife is unemployed and had been for about 10 years. (She lost her management job after a brain tumor that was causing seizures and lost her license temporarily)
I figured since the "Tax Pro" that I paid extra for on H&R Block online taxes would have caught that but, I signed off on them so I'll own the mistake. I did, however, make a phone call to the local H&R Block office and they told me I could amend my tax filing to MFJ from MFS and that they would look them over for free and let me know if it was worth the $100 refilling fee.
I dropped them off at 3 o'clock and she was calling me by 3:15 letting me know the results. The money coming back is far more than the stimulus check and well worth the filing fee.
Very pleased with that and I will definitely be taking them back to them next year. I suppose the moral of the story is, it pays to stay in my own lane.
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Post by hooterhunter on Apr 17, 2020 11:22:41 GMT -5
Glad it worked out. I was an H&R Block customer for years. Their pricing structure finally got to out of hand. I, like you, stay in my lane with taxes. H&R fees were over $300. A local mom and pop did mine for $90 dollars this year.
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Post by HighCotton on Apr 17, 2020 12:06:48 GMT -5
Good for you genesis!
I guess I should consider myself blessed in that my wife eats numbers for breakfast!
She loves working on anything that involves a spreadsheet or similar including our taxes!
However, before we file our return we always go over the details together. Nothing like having another set of eyes on financials.
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Post by genesis273 on Apr 17, 2020 13:05:18 GMT -5
Good for you genesis! I guess I should consider myself blessed in that my wife eats numbers for breakfast! She loves working on anything that involves a spreadsheet or similar including our taxes! However, before we file our return we always go over the details together. Nothing like having another set of eyes on financials. Good thinking! And you're blessed! |
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Post by boman on Apr 17, 2020 13:14:48 GMT -5
You guys should try turbotax. I use it--premier $70.00 from Amazon. My return is fairly complicated with SC-1,B,D,E,4797,8995 and two k-1's works flawlessly,catches mistakes, and updates from last years return.
Steve
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Post by jman46151 on Apr 17, 2020 13:22:15 GMT -5
You guys should try turbotax. I use it--premier $70.00 from Amazon. My return is fairly complicated with SC-1,B,D,E,4797,8995 and two k-1's works flawlessly,catches mistakes, and updates from last years return. Steve That's what my wife uses. She's too cheap to take them to anybody...lol |
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Post by M4Madness on Apr 17, 2020 13:47:29 GMT -5
I've used freetaxusa.com for a few years now and have no complaints.
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Post by 36fan on Apr 17, 2020 14:50:11 GMT -5
I've used freetaxusa.com for a few years now and have no complaints. I've used freetaxusa for several years. Our taxes for now complicated this year and we will be taking them to someone this year. |
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Post by drfleck on Apr 17, 2020 15:03:13 GMT -5
Used H and R block online last year for the first time. Software led me to believe I could claim a credit I wasn't eligible for. Luckily, the IRS noticed the error. 1400 dollar swing not in my favor. Glad yours worked out o.k.
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Post by firstwd on Apr 17, 2020 15:07:27 GMT -5
Wouldn't it be great if we didn't pay Federal income taxes and instead paid a Fedaral sales tax?
Don't want to participate?
Buy stuff at yard sales.
Want the rich to pay the majority?
They absolutely would.
Think illegals are getting away with not paying taxes?
Problem solved.
Tired of the local drug dealers driving better cars than you and all your friends?
BAM, they get to pay taxes now too.
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Post by esshup on Apr 17, 2020 17:09:12 GMT -5
Wouldn't it be great if we didn't pay Federal income taxes and instead paid a Fedaral sales tax? (snip) Tired of the local drug dealers driving better cars than you and all your friends? BAM, they get to pay taxes now too. Nope, they'd just order a hot car and have the VIN changed..... |
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Post by nfalls116 on Apr 17, 2020 19:44:31 GMT -5
Well I screwed up my taxes, first time I did my own in years. I checked the MFS instead of MFJ. That's why I only got the $1,200 and not the $2,400. My wife is unemployed and had been for about 10 years. (She lost her management job after a brain tumor that was causing seizures and lost her license temporarily) I figured since the "Tax Pro" that I paid extra for on H&R Block online taxes would have caught that but, I signed off on them so I'll own the mistake. I did, however, make a phone call to the local H&R Block office and they told me I could amend my tax filing to MFJ from MFS and that they would look them over for free and let me know if it was worth the $100 refilling fee. I dropped them off at 3 o'clock and she was calling me by 3:15 letting me know the results. The money coming back is far more than the stimulus check and well worth the filing fee. Very pleased with that and I will definitely be taking them back to them next year. I suppose the moral of the story is, it pays to stay in my own lane. Good deal but turbo tax has no refining fee if you pay for the premium packages |
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Post by Woody Williams on Apr 17, 2020 20:11:57 GMT -5
I've used TurboTax the last 6 or 7 years. My taxes are pretty well straight forward as I don't have enough deductions to get above the standard deduction.
Half hour and I'm done and Efiled..
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