Filing Taxes for 2006
Jan 9th 2006, 4:13 am
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Re: Filing Taxes for 2006
Originally Posted by fatbrit
... generally fair with a human side but strict...
Jan 9th 2006, 4:13 am
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Re: Filing Taxes for 2006
Originally Posted by Partystar
It just worries me a bit & I like the peace of mind. I also have a TIN & a SSN, so that's another factor that's a bit weird, plus stuff that I think is deductible, but not entirely sure, so it's just easier for us to go to H&R Block.
Jan 9th 2006, 4:14 am
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Re: Filing Taxes for 2006
Originally Posted by Elvira
Bit like me really...
But I think they might be lacking the imaginative side.
Jan 9th 2006, 4:17 am
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Re: Filing Taxes for 2006
Originally Posted by fatbrit
I'd say "weird stuff" is a reason not to go to H&R Block but rather a reason to find a proper CPA! The friendly guy/ess who does your taxes at H&R has been trained to use the software and is not a tax accountant. If you've got straightforward stuff, s/he'll do just fine, just as fine indeed as the software you can buy and use on your PC for a cheaper price. But the complex stuff such as dual taxation treaties it does not do!
Jan 9th 2006, 4:31 am
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Re: Filing Taxes for 2006
Originally Posted by fatbrit
I'd say "weird stuff" is a reason not to go to H&R Block but rather a reason to find a proper CPA! The friendly guy/ess who does your taxes at H&R has been trained to use the software and is not a tax accountant. If you've got straightforward stuff, s/he'll do just fine, just as fine indeed as the software you can buy and use on your PC for a cheaper price. But the complex stuff such as dual taxation treaties it does not do!
Jan 9th 2006, 4:32 am
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Re: Filing Taxes for 2006
Originally Posted by anotherlimey
I was going to say the same thing; they did my dual state return fine, but I don't have a house, I'm not self-employed etc... so it's probably not that complicated.
Jan 9th 2006, 4:45 am
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Re: Filing Taxes for 2006
Originally Posted by Partystar
Our isn't that complicated then either, we don't have a house & we're not self-employed either.
Jan 9th 2006, 4:50 am
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Re: Filing Taxes for 2006
Originally Posted by TN-Dave
They are not as scary as you think !
Jan 9th 2006, 4:54 am
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Re: Filing Taxes for 2006
Does anyone do their own tax returns?! We did ours last year and it was fine. This year we moved states halfway through the year, and both of us changed jobs. I might get help with my filing too.
Jan 9th 2006, 4:56 am
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Re: Filing Taxes for 2006
Originally Posted by Shahlax
Does anyone do their own tax returns?! We did ours last year and it was fine. This year we moved states halfway through the year, and both of us changed jobs. I might get help with my filing too.
Jan 9th 2006, 5:03 am
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Re: Filing Taxes for 2006
I go to a CPA. Last year I paid $125. Do not think I will be changing my habit this year.
Jan 9th 2006, 5:06 am
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Re: Filing Taxes for 2006
Originally Posted by Partystar
It just worries me a bit & I like the peace of mind. I also have a TIN & a SSN, so that's another factor that's a bit weird, plus stuff that I think is deductible, but not entirely sure, so it's just easier for us to go to H&R Block.
Jan 9th 2006, 5:08 am
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Re: Filing Taxes for 2006
Originally Posted by robskatie
I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong but I thought that once you had a SSN that you no longer need to use your TIN? I know I only use my SSN now.
Jan 9th 2006, 5:10 am
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Re: Filing Taxes for 2006
Originally Posted by Partystar
I'm not scared, I just want my money back & quick & I don't wanna have to do it myself, I have too many other things to think about at this point.
I feel an instant rebate rip-off coming on here! Don't do it!
Jan 9th 2006, 5:11 am
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Re: Filing Taxes for 2006
What put me off ever doing my own taxes is last year one of the news channels got a couple to fill out there own tax returns and then they got H & R to do it and the couple were a $1000 off on their return.
We paid an accountant last year which was easy for us as we have UK property, she got us a huge rebate. But we paid her $250 which now seems expensive after reading some of these posts.
We paid an accountant last year which was easy for us as we have UK property, she got us a huge rebate. But we paid her $250 which now seems expensive after reading some of these posts.
