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[–] Burn_The_Right@lemmy.world 70 points 9 months ago (23 children)

If you aren't able to use this new system, a good second option is freetaxusa.com. Free for most filings and dirt cheap for more complex stuff. Also, they are easier to use than TurboTax.

[–] CraigeryTheKid@lemm.ee 7 points 9 months ago (1 children)

that's who I use! $15 to file state, free federal; I mean that's pretty close to 'free' compared to Turbo/Inuit pushing you close to $100 after all the BS. And freetaxusa keeps my info for subsequent years, etc.

[–] Gestrid@lemmy.ca 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

that's who I use! $15 to file state

I'd suggest using the IRS's Free File Program wizard to find a tax program that'll do your state taxes for free. You'd save a little money that way. Most tax programs will keep your info for multiple years after your first time using them, too.

[–] CraigeryTheKid@lemm.ee 2 points 9 months ago

thanks, but I make too much according to that, which is something else people seem to skip over whenever these "just do it for free!!!!" posts come up. You have to make below $80k (AGI) even when married.

But, again, even if I didn't, $15 seems pretty fair to me, to avoid having to hunt for the magical free method.

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