Filing Taxes for 2006
#16
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Re: Filing Taxes for 2006
Originally Posted by BigDavyG
How much can one expect to pay for such a priviledge ??
Why don't you just do the 1040EZ form by yourself, or am I missing something?
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Re: Filing Taxes for 2006
Originally Posted by Partystar
Same here, that was last year. We paid the little bit extra for the 'protection'. Which means that if the IRS find a mistake from the H&R Block quotes, then H&R Block will pay your refund to you. It's worth it just in case they cock it up.
#19
Re: Filing Taxes for 2006
Originally Posted by anotherlimey
I paid $160 for a 2-state return. I thought it was pretty low.
Why don't you just do the 1040EZ form by yourself, or am I missing something?
Why don't you just do the 1040EZ form by yourself, or am I missing something?
Like I said my returns should be pretty straightforward though people have told me that I can claim back any expenses i incurred in moving out here last July.
I thought initially that it might be best to use H&R for my first time, especially if its only $100, then I can do it myself in future years if it does turn out to be that easy.
#20
Re: Filing Taxes for 2006
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
They make the USCIS seem like a boy scout troop.
In the old days when they virtually ran their own courts and were prosecutor, judge and jury, it was a different matter. But now I don't believe they are any worse than any other govt dept and perhaps a little bit better.
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Re: Filing Taxes for 2006
Originally Posted by BigDavyG
Haven't really started to look at it yet, but just took the opportunity of this thread to get some info.
Like I said my returns should be pretty straightforward though people have told me that I can claim back any expenses i incurred in moving out here last July.
I thought initially that it might be best to use H&R for my first time, especially if its only $100, then I can do it myself in future years if it does turn out to be that easy.
Like I said my returns should be pretty straightforward though people have told me that I can claim back any expenses i incurred in moving out here last July.
I thought initially that it might be best to use H&R for my first time, especially if its only $100, then I can do it myself in future years if it does turn out to be that easy.
#22
Re: Filing Taxes for 2006
Originally Posted by BigDavyG
I thought initially that it might be best to use H&R for my first time, especially if its only $100, then I can do it myself in future years if it does turn out to be that easy.
#23
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Re: Filing Taxes for 2006
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
And how many people would be able to say they had been 100% accurate and watertight if they prepared thier own taxes? I know I couldn't. I think its worth 100 bucks for the peace of mind....the IRS are one bunch you dont want to piss around with. They make the USCIS seem like a boy scout troop.
#24
Re: Filing Taxes for 2006
For newbies to US tax who go to a preparer to do their taxes, watch out for them trying to sell you the instant refund -- it's a rip-off!!!
http://www.bankrate.com/brm/itax/news/20030127a1.asp
http://www.bankrate.com/brm/itax/news/20030127a1.asp
#25
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Re: Filing Taxes for 2006
We have in the past used an accountant to do ours, but he was getting pricey. I was thinking about using H & R Block, so I was glad to see positive reviews of them.
My situation is a bit tricker as I live in one state and work in another. So I prefer just to pay someone who knows what they're doing.
I also agree about the instant refunds - they can be v. dangerous.
My situation is a bit tricker as I live in one state and work in another. So I prefer just to pay someone who knows what they're doing.
I also agree about the instant refunds - they can be v. dangerous.
#26
Re: Filing Taxes for 2006
Originally Posted by Partystar
I agree. Maybe if we were just an average American couple, but because one of us isn't a USC, I feel something could easily go wrong, so I'd better not take the chance.
#27
Re: Filing Taxes for 2006
We bought our TurboTax Deluxe software from Sam's Club yesterday ($33.87). It will be the 3rd time using TurboTax and there is no limit on how much you earn to use the software. It is extremely straightforward and usually takes me an hour or so to complete and then e-file.
The first year here when hubby had salary from both UK and the USA we used an independent accountant to sort out our taxes.
The first year here when hubby had salary from both UK and the USA we used an independent accountant to sort out our taxes.
#28
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Re: Filing Taxes for 2006
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
And how many people would be able to say they had been 100% accurate and watertight if they prepared thier own taxes? I know I couldn't. I think its worth 100 bucks for the peace of mind....the IRS are one bunch you dont want to piss around with. They make the USCIS seem like a boy scout troop.
I got a $900 refund from the IRS saying I had paid too much after I sepnt nearly $300 at H&R block premium. If the IRS reckoned I paid too much them I'm sure I should have got even more back
Monkeys - I was very annoyed
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Re: Filing Taxes for 2006
Originally Posted by TN-Dave
We've filed our own with the taxact online thing for the past few years without any problems... Costs about $10-$20 and gets our refund back to our bank in about 3 weeks. Works fine for me.
#30
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Re: Filing Taxes for 2006
Originally Posted by BritGuyTN
H&R block are not 100% accurate either
I got a $900 refund from the IRS saying I had paid too much after I sepnt nearly $300 at H&R block premium. If the IRS reckoned I paid too much them I'm sure I should have got even more back
Monkeys - I was very annoyed
I got a $900 refund from the IRS saying I had paid too much after I sepnt nearly $300 at H&R block premium. If the IRS reckoned I paid too much them I'm sure I should have got even more back
Monkeys - I was very annoyed
Im not saying you cant so it yourself, but our taxes are far from easy due to overseas earnings etc, so I would rather spend $100 on someone else doing it for me.