It's pretty clear why many people are doing their own returns. "If you (or someone you know) will be reporting income of $69,000 or less on your 2019 personal income tax return, you may be able to electronically prepare and file your income tax returns for free."
They sucked me into the new filter scam..
CPAs can't fight with free. People who just have social security, pension, and a lot of interest income are realizing they can do their returns themselves, now that for any people who don't have a business, deductions are irrelevant. Deductions tended to be where CPAs came in most handy, and when there are no deductions in a 1040, there's usually no IRS audit exposure.
I use Eckrich Hot Dogs......I also like Oscar Meyer dogs because they come in two five-paks instead of 10 all in one pak.
Quote from: FJL on January 21, 2020, 03:55:06 PMCPAs can't fight with free. People who just have social security, pension, and a lot of interest income are realizing they can do their returns themselves, now that for any people who don't have a business, deductions are irrelevant. Deductions tended to be where CPAs came in most handy, and when there are no deductions in a 1040, there's usually no IRS audit exposure. I didn't know that about the audits.
Quote from: elmore3003 on January 21, 2020, 05:44:41 AMWhenever I see or hear someone refer to themselves in a public forum about what a good "christian" they are, usually while bilking someone else, I'll think of this good Christian woman!https://flyheight.com/videos/j1lbwm/?fbclid=IwAR3mN2zG_m76d6dYqsGgqY4x9ljxmH7N4SGH0E7L-ZNG6xSZaaS9kw_IuKwWow! She really takes the cake! I'm impressed that her victims took her assault so well. I only watched the first few minutes. That was all I could take! Was she removed from the store?
Whenever I see or hear someone refer to themselves in a public forum about what a good "christian" they are, usually while bilking someone else, I'll think of this good Christian woman!https://flyheight.com/videos/j1lbwm/?fbclid=IwAR3mN2zG_m76d6dYqsGgqY4x9ljxmH7N4SGH0E7L-ZNG6xSZaaS9kw_IuKw
Quote from: Jeanne on January 21, 2020, 04:00:12 PMQuote from: FJL on January 21, 2020, 03:55:06 PMCPAs can't fight with free. People who just have social security, pension, and a lot of interest income are realizing they can do their returns themselves, now that for any people who don't have a business, deductions are irrelevant. Deductions tended to be where CPAs came in most handy, and when there are no deductions in a 1040, there's usually no IRS audit exposure. I didn't know that about the audits. Jeanne - It's just that deductions are usually the target for audits for people with 1040s. Unless someone gets income that the payer doesn't report to the IRS, the income is really all on the 1099s and W-2s.
What other little gems can you pass on, Fred?
DR FJL luck with finding new doctors you like.
Quote from: Jane on January 21, 2020, 04:12:40 PMDR FJL luck with finding new doctors you like.Thanks. The primary care doctor's office has usually been good about who they pick, but there will be new specialists just because of which plans the specialist are on. Yes, I second that.
Quote from: Jrand69 on January 21, 2020, 07:45:56 AMI use Eckrich Hot Dogs......I also like Oscar Meyer dogs because they come in two five-paks instead of 10 all in one pak.With a name like Eckrich, it has to be good.That another almost-there, but needs work*.
Quote from: Jeanne on January 21, 2020, 04:02:18 PMWhat other little gems can you pass on, Fred?Earn less, pay less tax.
Quote from: Jeanne on January 21, 2020, 04:02:18 PMWhat other little gems can you pass on, Fred?I've got a stone or three still in there that need to be pulverized or passed, though. I went on a new insurance plan as of January 1, so I have to get a whole new set of referrals to different specialists.
"I'd rather have 14.5% of him, the all of anybody else..."Hmm, that needs some work.
Quote from: FJL on January 21, 2020, 03:54:18 PMIt's pretty clear why many people are doing their own returns. "If you (or someone you know) will be reporting income of $69,000 or less on your 2019 personal income tax return, you may be able to electronically prepare and file your income tax returns for free."I've been doing my taxes online for quite a few years, but I didn't realize that last year the 1040EZ was no longer an option! I was actually doing them late (I figure that since I get a refund, I wouldn't get a fine...and I didn't) and that's when I saw that the EZ option was no more. It was still fairly easy to do it all, but it was a bit of a shock.
Stone-passing vibes, Fred. I can empathize with you on how not fun they are.
