debtmamma Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 Do you think it's ok to buy it from ebay or amazon from the used part? They have it for under $40 there and it's like $70 new. I want the home and biz one.I did my taxes for 2004,5,6 myself last May that was a huge mistake. Plus I saw you get your refund back faster if you file electronically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHK Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 I use turbotax, but I do it online. This way, you only pay for using it once you actually FILE. Then the fees are taken out of your refund amount, or you pay for it with a credit card if you owe.PLUS, it keeps your previous years information on file to make each subsequent year much easier to file. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debtmamma Posted January 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 IF they take the fees out your refund, do you get a refund from them or the IRS? IOW Do they take a % of you refund in addition to that? The big chain plaes are a racket with their instan tax refund "loans." I want to avoid those. I just want to pay for the software or prep and then get a check or dd from the IRS (hopefully!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Snow Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 I would just buy it and use it. I don't know what they are selling on ebay-but if they are re-selling a registered copy then it is against the law.eta: I just checked and it looks like they are legit... Normal ebay rules apply of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willingtocope Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 I may be in for a horrible surprise once I try out the CD, but I received a TurboTax CD in the mail. It seems to say that the "Federal + State Deluxe" addition is $44.95 when you buy online. If that's the case, then I'm guessing you might be better off to go to Best Buy or Office Max and but it directly. Amazon might be okay, but I'd be leery of buying un-opened, in the box software from eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amerikaner83 Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 I just pay H and R block 50 bucks.Tried to do my own last year, the way I fIgured, I got back 20 bucks. H and R block corrected it, and I got 1500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debtmamma Posted January 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 thanks everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freak Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 I may be in for a horrible surprise once I try out the CD, but I received a TurboTax CD in the mail. It seems to say that the "Federal + State Deluxe" addition is $44.95 when you buy online. If that's the case, then I'm guessing you might be better off to go to Best Buy or Office Max and but it directly. Amazon might be okay, but I'd be leery of buying un-opened, in the box software from eBay.Mine come that way every year. I still buy mine at walmart where it's 5 dollars cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debtmamma Posted January 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 ooohhh time to use my wm cc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isislc Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 For whoever wants to use H&R block online, I get it through the hospital for $36 for 1 Federal and 1 State Tax return both E-file. Here is the link for anyone who would like to take advantage of my discount.http://www.hrblock.com/taxes/partner/product.jsp?productId=31&otpPartnerId=2691Here is the link for Turbotax if you guys prefer that one.http://turbotax.intuit.com/microsite/home.jhtml?priorityCode=3468342102&cid=all_perkspot_emp_3468342102&_requestid=9039Here is another link for anyone that wants to buy Turbotax from Target. I get a 10% discount when buying the packaged version. The 10% doesn't show till checkout.http://www.target.com/gp/search/602-3799631-5673414?field-keywords=turbotax&url=index%3Dtarget&ref=sr_bx_1_1If you find that you need my login and password, send me a pm and I'll give it to ya. Enjoy!If you guys need anything else and would like a discount on it, feel free to check with me if I can get it. My discounts are transferable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoUrFrIeNdMiKe Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 taxact.com the software (federal) is easy to use and free. free to e-file too. total cost=0.0been using it for many years i e-filed last night.i am in FL so i dont need the state they charge a nominal fee for state if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merkurfan Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 I already filed with taxact.. E-file and all.Got almost 5500 coming from fed. Thanks to the little tax deduction playing in my lap and a bad year at work eitc kicked in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WickeDay Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Oy! It is too early for tax time! Mine are going to be a bitch this year because I bought an apartment and got a settlement. I think I'm going to the professionals for sure. I want to start working from home more. Maybe I should learn how to do taxes for people professionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedwig Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 There is a lot involved when you do taxes professionally (I did for a while, years ago).You need to keep up with all the laws. You not only need to know federal, but state as well. You should really have a background in either accounting or law to help you understand all the nuances. Most people that want to pay what you should charge to have their taxes done won't be the 1040-A crowd. You'll find that everyone has some little anomoly.But, you can make some money doing it. The other problem is that, especially if you only do personal taxes, it's seasonal. You won't have a life from January to April, and you won't have much income from April to December. Unless you are doing something else, like bookkeeping or accounting.Corporate taxes bring in more money, but the laws there are VERY confusing. Plus, you have to know multiple state laws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WickeDay Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Ok, I already lost interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedwig Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 I'm not saying it can't be done, but just remember that when you sign that return as a paid preparer, you are saying that you are responsible for the return.If you really think you'd like to do it, you might look into become an Enrolled Agent. That is someone that has take a certification and is enrolled with the IRS as a tax preparer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WickeDay Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Thanks for the tips! I'll think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virtualrn Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 I used turbo tax for years. Now, I just use taxact.com-same thing but cheaper.....try it out, if you don't like the bottom line, you aren't obligated to purchase anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred333 Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Interesting. I will have to try them out. Thanks for the recommendation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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