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One advantage of doing my own taxes for years: even without help from TaxAct, I was able to figure out, eventually, that the software was not being unreasonable. Just a bit opaque.
RBC Wealth Management, who handle my IRA, screwed up the state portion of the 1099-R. Two fields.
And when I contacted them to complain about the field being blank, they blew me off because "the IRS does not care about that field". Well, the IRS doesn't. but the state of Colorado does...
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One advantage of doing my own taxes for years: even without help from TaxAct, I was able to figure out, eventually, that the software was not being unreasonable. Just a bit opaque.
RBC Wealth Management, who handle my IRA, screwed up the state portion of the 1099-R. Two fields.
And when I contacted them to complain about the field being blank, they blew me off because "the IRS does not care about that field". Well, the IRS doesn't. but the state of Colorado does...
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Grr. I have used TaxAct software (backed by H&R Block) for years, in the downloaded form, not online. But their support for the downloaded version seems to be evaporating: they used to support both MAC and Windows... MAC support is gone, and while they will still sell you the downloadable Windows version, there is no longer a way to access their support system from the desktop version with questions or problems.
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Grr. I have used TaxAct software (backed by H&R Block) for years, in the downloaded form, not online. But their support for the downloaded version seems to be evaporating: they used to support both MAC and Windows... MAC support is gone, and while they will still sell you the downloadable Windows version, there is no longer a way to access their support system from the desktop version with questions or problems.
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#AskFedi #USTaxes #IntuitSucks
What application are you using to submit your US income taxes?
Here's a few from alternativeto.net
#FreeTaxUSA
#TaxAct
#SimpleTax
#AlphaTax
#TaxFix -
#AskFedi #USTaxes #IntuitSucks
What application are you using to submit your US income taxes?
Here's a few from alternativeto.net
#FreeTaxUSA
#TaxAct
#SimpleTax
#AlphaTax
#TaxFix -
#TaxAct upgrades me to their deluxe package b/c I paid $3 in foreign taxes, charging $60 EXTRA.
...so I'm trying #FreeTaxUSA. They note b/c I paid below $300, I don't have to file Form 1116 for the foreign tax.
...TaxAct.com is charging me $60 for them to do absolutely nothing. Assholes. I'm done.
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#TaxAct upgrades me to their deluxe package b/c I paid $3 in foreign taxes, charging $60 EXTRA.
...so I'm trying #FreeTaxUSA. They note b/c I paid below $300, I don't have to file Form 1116 for the foreign tax.
...TaxAct.com is charging me $60 for them to do absolutely nothing. Assholes. I'm done.
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How tech companies got access to our #tax data. #TaxAct, #TaxSlayer, and #HRblock. It found that the sites were sending data to #Meta through #MetaPixel, a commonly used piece of computer code often embedded in #websites to track users https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/07/17/1076365/how-tech-companies-access-tax-data/
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How tech companies got access to our #tax data. #TaxAct, #TaxSlayer, and #HRblock. It found that the sites were sending data to #Meta through #MetaPixel, a commonly used piece of computer code often embedded in #websites to track users https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/07/17/1076365/how-tech-companies-access-tax-data/
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#Tax prep companies (#TaxSlayer, #HRBlock and #TaxAct) shared private #taxpayer data with #Google and #Meta for years, congressional probe finds | CNN Business https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/12/tech/tax-prep-companies-taxpayer-data-google-meta #Taxes #USTaxes #USPol #ElizabethWarren #SenWarren
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#Tax prep companies (#TaxSlayer, #HRBlock and #TaxAct) shared private #taxpayer data with #Google and #Meta for years, congressional probe finds | CNN Business https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/12/tech/tax-prep-companies-taxpayer-data-google-meta #Taxes #USTaxes #USPol #ElizabethWarren #SenWarren
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@proto I had just posted a similar question this morning...
I did the IRS screening for the free tax prep programs and frankly, I'm sure they're fine but didn't inspire huge confidence.
On recommendation from someone here on #mastodon, tried TaxAct and I was very pleased. And luckily because of my (now) pretty simple tax situation, I think I'll be able to file for free.
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@proto I had just posted a similar question this morning...
I did the IRS screening for the free tax prep programs and frankly, I'm sure they're fine but didn't inspire huge confidence.
On recommendation from someone here on #mastodon, tried TaxAct and I was very pleased. And luckily because of my (now) pretty simple tax situation, I think I'll be able to file for free.
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The biggest online e-filing services—namely H&R Block, TaxAct, and TaxSlayer—have been sharing sensitive user financial information with Meta, according to a new report.
#Taxes #Meta #HandRBlock #TaxAct #TaxSlayer #Privacy #InformationSharing
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/11/major-tax-filing-websites-secretly-share-income-data-with-meta/ -
Here to add another layer of dread ahead of the upcoming tax season; information like income, refund amounts, filing status, and even the amount of dependents’ college scholarships. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/11/major-tax-filing-websites-secretly-share-income-data-with-meta/ #cybersecurity #privacy #TaxFiling #Meta #TaxAct #H&RBlock #TaxSlayer
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From Cory D on bird app:
More reasons not to trust #Facebook w/ your data. These #Tax Prep cos need to be held accountable… or just don’t use them.Certain tax #software apps are giving your data over to FB and tracking you.
https://twitter.com/doctorow/status/1595100712706445313?s=46&t=Nqz7THAfr2Qvpi4rENbODg#privacy #data #HRBlock #TaxAct #TaxSlayer #PrivacyBreach #DeleteFacebook
