Is it better to use a place like H&R block or just buy the software?
I've had lots of changes and deductions this year like getting married, changed jobs, bought a house, bought a car.
2007-01-10 07:19:59 · 6 answers · asked by workinmom75088 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
If your income is over $50K, use a tax pro! -- wink wink.
WealthBuilder
2007-01-10 07:43:13 · answer #1 · answered by WealthBuilder 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have had experience with both software and professional (human) tax preparers. The humans required many, many documents to justify the figures I gave them, as if they were working for the IRS (they may be justified). However, the humans made more errors. The software fairly well accepts your figures; it may question any figures that seem unreasonable or contradictory. My software is less expensive than tax preparers, but I am wholly responsible for the results and errors. Still, I recommend software. With the level of complexity you describe, you made need human advice and you will be required to pay several hundred $ for their services.
2007-01-10 15:39:59 · answer #2 · answered by Puzzleman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on whether you feel comfortable with the numbers and/or terminology. I personally feel that with the tax software available today, very few people actually need a tax professional. The software can do just as good of a job. Of course, the software is only as good as the data that is entered into it.
2007-01-10 15:27:07 · answer #3 · answered by jseah114 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
www.irs.gov
has all forms & instructions
If you have under $52,000 in adjusted gross income (line 38 of the 1040 form), you may file free, at www.irs.gov - and click on FREE filing.
You must legally change your name with the IRS - sending them a copy of your marriage license, also to the social security change, State taxing office, drivers license, and car registration, credit cards, and credit bureaus.
If not, when you file - married
sign name and include marriage license copy:
Ms. Mary Smith AKA Mrs. Mary Jones
GOD bless.
CPA-retired
2007-01-14 12:05:57 · answer #4 · answered by May I help You? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your income is less than about $40,000, you have another option - you can get your taxes done at no charge at a VITA site. You can get more info at irs.gov.
2007-01-10 15:29:36 · answer #5 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you can go to www.shaydzofluv.com and they can give you a free estimate and then you can go from there.
2007-01-10 20:18:49 · answer #6 · answered by shaydzofluv 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋