Tax Program Recommendations

January 30, 2024, 01:37 PM

Rey HRH

quote:
Originally posted by Fredward:
TT has been pissing me off for abut 4 years. I like to keep hardcopies of my forms, for 3 of the last 4 years it simply will not print from my Mac and customer support is nil. It's also quite buggy when downloading investment data. I'll try H&R, but may end up paying an accountant.

I use Turbo Tax to print to PDF. There are two sets you can print to PDF - Only what's needed for filing and the other set includes your notes and computations.

From a PDF file, you should be able to print to a hard copy.

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January 30, 2024, 01:39 PM

RogueJSK

quote:
Originally posted by Zecpull:
I switched to HR block after having problems with filing turbo tax. I tried to efile and even though it said it was included charged for it extra.

Federal e-filing is included. State e-filing has always been $20 extra, and they've always made it readily apparent that it's extra.

For example:
"Includes 5 federal e-files and 1 state download (State e-file sold separately)"

And guess what... H&R Block's software also charges $20 more for state e-filing! Their Deluxe + State software offer is set up the exact same way: Federal return + 1 state return included, with free Federal e-filing, but state e-filing sold separately.

"Five free federal e-files... One state program download included (state e-file available for $19.95)"

Pot and kettle. Apples and apples. Same-same.

January 30, 2024, 01:50 PM

chellim1

quote:
Federal e-filing, but state e-filing sold separately.

I know the State would prefer e-filing, and it would be easier for everyone, including me.
BUT I print and mail my State return to avoid the $20 more for my state e-filing.
WHY? Because it pisses me off!

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January 30, 2024, 02:05 PM

RogueJSK

I get it. But I just figure it into the cost of preparing my tax return. Even $65 is still a lot cheaper than paying an accountant to do it.

January 31, 2024, 11:13 PM

Fredward

No, it would not print from a PDF file. This is a know issue with Macs. TT published several times that it would be corrected, but it was not. And I had my friend, a younger man with a degree in computer science, work with it and he failed as well. Worst, case, I'll pay an accountant.

January 31, 2024, 11:29 PM

hrcjon

quote:
Originally posted by Fredward:
Worst, case, I'll pay an accountant.

Probably the best situation overall given your thoughts and difficulties noted above.
I've done hundreds of returns from TT and TC and while there are differences one way or the other they don't matter to a hill of beans. And mastering the computer platform underlying it all is just a basic prerequisite to success. Outsource it and be happy.

February 02, 2024, 08:01 AM

TexasScrub

So basically, I didn't buy or sell or much anything else, and my insurance deductible got paid by Abbvie for a participating study so that was out, and I only had one W-2, so why not try the IRS recommended e-file, right?

Filed on Monday night, got my refund overnight.

Color me shocked.

February 02, 2024, 08:04 AM

RogueJSK

quote:
Originally posted by Fredward:
No, it would not print from a PDF file.

Then it's not a TurboTax issue, since you're unable to print from multiple different programs, only one of which is made by TurboTax. (They didn't make, and have nothing to do with, your PDF reader software...)

There's something wrong with your printer or its drivers.