Viewing a single comment thread. View all comments

micromaniac_8 t1_j6i569m wrote

I have used freetaxusa for the last 3 years. I know I could do it for free if I am willing to just do the paper forms, but the convenience of e-file worth the $12 I have paid.

6

egnards t1_j6iebpu wrote

How much you pay depends on the complexity. I own a business now and have an accountant friend I know handle most of it and just copy what she posts to me into TurboTax, still costs me about $120 for the software [she I’d be happy to pay, but refuses payment]

Before my business, If not for “free file” it cost more like $60 simply because I had a few investments and not just a w-2

1

micromaniac_8 t1_j6imv37 wrote

Yeah my tax situation isn't complicated since they made it much more difficult to itemize. Businesses and unusual (or complicated) investment strategies can add layers of complexity. I'm married to a CPA, but I still do our taxes.

1