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Should the IRS offer Direct E-file?
Posted on 3/7/23 at 4:07 pm
Posted on 3/7/23 at 4:07 pm
You cannot currently direct e-file a federal income tax return, using an intuitive software interface, with the IRS.
The only direct way to file with the IRS is through Free File Fillable Forms, which are basically an electronic version of filling out paper forms. It performs very basic calculations but otherwise you need to enter everything in directly on the forms.
Many states offer direct filing of state tax returns using an interview type interface. Many other countries do this as well.
The IRS has received $10M to study offering this service direct to taxpayers, it was part of the Inflation Reduction Act which increased IRS funding.
Several GOP congressmen are trying to get the funding for this initative removed, because it would basically hurt TurboTax/H&R Block, as people would no longer need to pay for their software.
What says the O-T? Should the IRS offer this, or should they stay out of it?
The only direct way to file with the IRS is through Free File Fillable Forms, which are basically an electronic version of filling out paper forms. It performs very basic calculations but otherwise you need to enter everything in directly on the forms.
Many states offer direct filing of state tax returns using an interview type interface. Many other countries do this as well.
The IRS has received $10M to study offering this service direct to taxpayers, it was part of the Inflation Reduction Act which increased IRS funding.
Several GOP congressmen are trying to get the funding for this initative removed, because it would basically hurt TurboTax/H&R Block, as people would no longer need to pay for their software.
What says the O-T? Should the IRS offer this, or should they stay out of it?
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Posted on 3/7/23 at 4:09 pm to LSUFanHouston
the IRS should be abolished
Posted on 3/7/23 at 4:10 pm to LSUFanHouston
Just go to Walmarks if you tryna get your eitc baby they always get me the money I’m owed
Posted on 3/7/23 at 4:13 pm to theRealJesseD
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the IRS should be abolished
That's fair, still would need an agency that collects tax, and they would have the same issues the IRS does.
Posted on 3/7/23 at 4:15 pm to LSUFanHouston
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Free File Fillable Forms
This is some of the shittiest software I’ve ever tried to use
Posted on 3/7/23 at 4:15 pm to LSUFanHouston
Consumption tax can be collected and distributed by the states
Posted on 3/7/23 at 4:27 pm to LSUFanHouston
The IRS should just tell us what we owe or what they owe us.
Posted on 3/7/23 at 4:39 pm to LSUFanHouston
I jus loooove fast tax. I got my refund check the same day.
Posted on 3/7/23 at 4:58 pm to Jebadeb
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The IRS should just tell us what we owe or what they owe us.
The IRS does not know everything about you. A good compromise is to send out prefilled out forms with the data the IRS does have and individuals can correct or add additional information to settle up.
Posted on 3/7/23 at 5:50 pm to LSUFanHouston
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The IRS has received $10M to study offering this service direct to taxpayers,
Posted on 3/7/23 at 6:23 pm to LSUFanHouston
Every citizen should be required to load a wheelbarrow full of pennies and nickels and personally deliver their taxes via wheelbarrow to their nearest tax office.
Maybe then citizens would demand more accountability for the taxes they pay. No paycheck deductions either. One big bill at the end of the year.
Maybe then citizens would demand more accountability for the taxes they pay. No paycheck deductions either. One big bill at the end of the year.
Posted on 3/7/23 at 7:16 pm to LSUFanHouston
FreeTaxUSA saved me money by not having to pay the BS fees that TurboTax and HR on me since I have one or two things that force me to upgrade the plans I would've had to pay.
Free federal, $14.99 just to file state for me and my wife filing together.
Free federal, $14.99 just to file state for me and my wife filing together.
This post was edited on 3/7/23 at 7:19 pm
Posted on 3/7/23 at 7:17 pm to LSUFanHouston
Yes. Pisses me off that I spend $50 plus tax to file. Paying tax to file a tax return? SMFH.
Posted on 3/7/23 at 7:31 pm to LSUFanHouston
We shouldn't be taxed at all. It's not like the government takes money from us to pay for anything. They've spent more than could ever be made up by taxes. It's all a farce that they need to steal our money
Posted on 3/7/23 at 7:51 pm to LSUFanHouston
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Inflation Reduction Act
How did that work out?
Posted on 3/7/23 at 8:59 pm to LSUFanHouston
F the IRS. Shut’m down.
Posted on 3/7/23 at 9:38 pm to LSUFanHouston
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The IRS has received $10M to study offering this service direct to taxpayers, it was part of the Inflation Reduction Act which increased IRS funding.
Oh, the many levels of irony that is contained in the statement….
Posted on 3/7/23 at 9:42 pm to LSUFanHouston
FLATTAX
Posted on 3/7/23 at 10:26 pm to LSUFanHouston
I look for the place on the corner to do my taxes. They also know where to direct me if I need some dependents.
Posted on 3/7/23 at 10:29 pm to LSUFanHouston
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Several GOP congressmen are trying to get the funding for this initative removed, because it would basically hurt TurboTax/H&R Block, as people would no longer need to pay for their software.
Do you have a link for this claim? Or we’re just supposed to take your word for it.
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