tax question for US people

kensuguro · Post by **kensuguro** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 1:29 pm

I did my taxes last year for the first time, and did it through HR block.. this year, I'm thinking of doing it through TurboTax or something similar.. has anyone had experience with this? Something about doing it alone that worries me. Not that I'd be getting less refund, but if I don't know what I'm doing, how can I fill out the forms? I don't run a business, so that shouldn't complicate things.. Or do you think it's just better to go through HR block? Any info appreciated.

John Cooper · Post by **John Cooper** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 4:19 pm

I've used turbotax every year for the last 5 years or so.
Always works great, and I do trust it.

I remember the days of actually reading all the goverment instruction books, and filling out the forms by hand. Insane! Forget it!

With turbotax, you go through the interview, enter your info, and just print it out and sign it.

Not sure how much HR Block costs. I bought Turbotax deluxe with state for like $30.

Cheers,
-John

siriusbliss · Post by **siriusbliss** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 9:43 pm

Turbo Tax misses things with re: to small business expenses and things like subcontracting.

It's fine for basic income tax calculations, but still misses things.

...and, of course, remember that income tax is actually illegal

Greg

rolo · Post by **rolo** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 10:48 pm

Turbo tax is the best way hands down use it every year

Post by **garyb** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 12:40 am

i use complete tax. it's a very well run program. it asks questions and then asks for the information based on the questions. you don't have to install any software or pay anything until you submit the forms to the tax "authorities".

the thing is Ken, you likely will owe nothing anyway. you may be able to fill out the 1040ez form and receive a full refund of your withholding.

Zer · Post by **Zer** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 2:58 am

forget about that. Just use the possibilities of the cay mans.

kensuguro · Post by **kensuguro** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 8:47 pm

thanks for the info. Was just wondering if it was one of those "overly well marketed products" that actually has a long history of problems. Will look in to "complete tax". thnx everyone! It's always hard to figure out what's right from wrong when you're doing it on your own. (that's why I ask friends I trust)