Tax Software

[AgronAlum]

Opinions on tax prep sites for 2023? I’ve got a simple return with a single W2, some kids, some car registrations, etc.

I have been using TurboTax but they want like 80 bucks. Evidently Intuit (TurboTax) owns Cash App Tax which if free if you download the cash app. I’ve also used Tax Act in the past.

 

[8bitnes]

www.olt.com

 

[JEFF420]

we have simple taxes as well. i have used tax hawk for 5 years now. easy to use website.... federal file is free. state is 14.99$. and i get the $20 audit protection (i know im probably wasting money but it lets me sleep easier)

https://www.taxhawk.com/

 

[3TrueFans]

I used https://www.freetaxusa.com/ the last couple years after turbo tax got too pricey.

 

[JEFF420]

I used https://www.freetaxusa.com/ the last couple years after turbo tax got too pricey.

must be the same guys as taxhawk. same exact website lol

 

[Gunnerclone]

Freetaxusa taxhawk appear to be the same thing?

 

[JK4ISU]

Opinions on tax prep sites for 2023? I’ve got a simple return with a single W2, some kids, some car registrations, etc.

I have been using TurboTax but they want like 80 bucks. Evidently Intuit (TurboTax) owns Cash App Tax which if free if you download the cash app. I’ve also used Tax Act in the past.

I got TurboTax for $45 at Costco. You have to pay to e-file state, but you could mail it in and avoid the fee. I’ve used it for many years, so I’ll continue until the IRS builds their own.

 

[3TrueFans]

Freetaxusa taxhawk appear to be the same thing?

must be the same guys as taxhawk. same exact website lol

Looks like it, apparently they have those two and express1040.com, interesting.

 

[WISCY1895]

I use H&R Block Online. Our taxes are pretty simple too.

 

[Gunnerclone]

Looks like it, apparently they have those two and express1040.com, interesting.

I’m going for it lol. I’m done paying out the ass for some ****** firm to outsource my filing.

 

[3TrueFans]

I’m going for it lol. I’m done paying out the ass for some ****** firm to outsource my filing.

Like I say, I’ve used freetax for 2 or 3 years now and have no complaints, my returns are pretty simple though.

 

[Pat]

Like I say, I’ve used freetax for 2 or 3 years now and have no complaints, my returns are pretty simple though.

I have used it for at least 3 years, my returns are not super-straightforward, and I have no complaints about it. The help is better on other sites, but not worth paying extra if you don’t need to.

 

[scottwv]

I use HR block deluxe. $40
Digital download on Amazon. 5 free federal e files. Can also download a one free state program (but no free state efile).

 

[Clonehomer]

Same boat here. Been using TurboTax for years. We’ve never exceeded the standard deduction, yet TurboTax goes through it all to make our taxes look way more complicated than they actually are.

 

[AgronAlum]

I had filled out TurboTax prior and went through Tax Act just now to see how they lined up. Same numbers for federal and state. TurboTax was 80 bucks and TaxAct was 15. TaxAct seemed to be easier than when I tried them a number of years ago. Would recommend for a simple return. Thanks for the suggestions.

The only thing that threw me off was that under state, they only asked about preschool expenses for my 4 year old. The 4 year old gets free preschool through the state but I pay for my two year old. Is there a deduction or credit there @isufbcurt? Wife doesn't work, so I think not since her income is 0.

 

[GBlade]

File your taxes for free | Internal Revenue Service

Prepare and file your federal income tax return online for free. File at an IRS partner site with the IRS Free File Program or use Free File Fillable Forms. It's safe, easy and no cost to you.

www.irs.gov

If you're over the aig you can always use the fillable forms to e-file for free. A good option if you have a simple form.

 

[Dale]

I have used it for at least 3 years, my returns are not super-straightforward, and I have no complaints about it. The help is better on other sites, but not worth paying extra if you don’t need to.

Ditto -- I've used FreeTaxUSA since, apparently, the 2017 tax year. My taxes have self-employment, backdoor Roths, and a couple other slightly unusual aspects, and I haven't had any issues. If you can do taxes fairly independently, it's nice, cheap software.

 

[Clonehomer]

File your taxes for free | Internal Revenue Service

Prepare and file your federal income tax return online for free. File at an IRS partner site with the IRS Free File Program or use Free File Fillable Forms. It's safe, easy and no cost to you.

www.irs.gov

If you're over the aig you can always use the fillable forms to e-file for free. A good option if you have a simple form.

Thanks for this. I’ll give this a try this year for federal. Going to need to figure something out for state then. But nothing really changed since last year except the numbers. So I think I should be able to use those as a guide if necessary.

 

[dmclone]

Based on CF users, I thought I'd try out FreeTaxUSA. I'm still waiting on a few investment docs but so far TurboTax and FreeTaxUSA give me the exact same amount for both federal and state. I noted two weird things on FreeTax

1. It didn't ask my anything about what I paid in car registration fees in Iowa. Why?
2. Turbo Tax check marked the box "2022 Iowa tax return was filed under married filing separately on combined return"(not federal), which I didn't even know until I looked at last years return. FreeTax made no mention of this.

 

[Bader]

Based on CF users, I thought I'd try out FreeTaxUSA. I'm still waiting on a few investment docs but so far TurboTax and FreeTaxUSA give me the exact same amount for both federal and state. I noted two weird things on FreeTax

1. It didn't ask my anything about what I paid in car registration fees in Iowa. Why?
2. Turbo Tax check marked the box "2022 Iowa tax return was filed under married filing separately on combined return"(not federal), which I didn't even know until I looked at last years return. FreeTax made no mention of this.

1. It goes under Deductions > Taxes Paid > Personal Property Tax. I get annoyed every year I have to go get my registration receipts and look up how to find the deductible portion.
2. Is there a box on an Iowa 1040 that references your prior year filing choice?