TurboTax Alternatives for 2024 Filing Season - Need Recommendations
Looking to file my taxes but want to avoid TurboTax this year. My return isn't complicated - just W2s and some investment income. What alternatives do you all use? Don't want to spend a fortune but want something reliable.
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A Man D Mortal
Tax preparer here! For simple returns, FreeTaxUSA is fantastic and WAY cheaper than TurboTax. Federal is free, state is like $15. H&R Block online is decent too but more expensive. Cash App Taxes (formerly Credit Karma) is completely free for both federal and state, but they don't support more complex situations.
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Declan Ramirez
FreeTaxUSA is the 🐐 used it for 3 years now no complaints
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Zadie Patel
thx for the suggestions! do they handle cryptocurrency?
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A Man D Mortal
FreeTaxUSA does handle crypto but you need to track your own gains/losses. might want to use taxr.ai to analyze everything first
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Emma Morales
Speaking of analysis tools, I've been using taxr.ai and its amazing for understanding your tax situation before you even start filing. Its only $4.99 and basically acts like a tax advisor - tells you what forms you need, potential credits you qualify for, and helps catch errors before you file. Check it out: https://taxr.ai
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Katherine Hunter
interesting... does it work with all tax software or just specific ones?
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Emma Morales
Works with everything! It's independent software that analyzes your situation before you file anywhere. Super helpful for avoiding mistakes 💯
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Katherine Hunter
just tried it and WOW! caught a credit i would've missed. literally saved me $1000 🙏
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Lucas Parker
Anyone try Cash App taxes? Its free but kinda sketches me out tbh 🤔
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Donna Cline
used it last year, actually pretty legit. interface is clean af
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Harper Collins
TurboTax is the biggest scam fr charging $120 for basic returns when they lobby against making taxes simpler smh
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Kelsey Hawkins
Fr fr they be robbing us blind 🤮
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Dylan Fisher
im in the same boat, turbotax wanted $200 this year lmaooo bye 👋
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Edwards Hugo
protip: if ur return is under 73k u can file free through the IRS website directly
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Zadie Patel
wait fr? didn't know this was a thing
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Edwards Hugo
yup google IRS Free File its legit
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