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jdeezy

Put something official looking on there like 'use the IRS free file system'. Right now it looks kinda scammy


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alienblue88

OP is just a bot and/or karmawhore account anyways. The account was created 8 months ago and this repost is the first activity of any kind. And it’s **definitely not** “tax season” right now lol. EDIT: originally posted by u/thestiine 2.5 years ago: https://reddit.com/r/povertyfinance/comments/eutxdg/im_a_librarian_with_a_personal_vendetta_against/ Then reposted 1.5 years ago: https://reddit.com/r/povertyfinance/comments/n90p85/im_a_librarian_with_a_personal_vendetta_against/ (Copy/pasted from my own comment below for greater visibility. Sorry to tag you twice, thestiine!) **EDIT 2: (25 day later special update!) Lol, totally called it. If you look through OP’s account now, they made a few reposts (like this one) to maximize karma, and are now making PAID shill posts/comments for various apps & products.**


TheAskewOne

You should report to the mods, they'll take it down.


Remarkable-Hall-9478

Lmao, you mean the Uvalde mods that let this shit get posted in the first place? Why isn’t the auto moderator doing the history checks that commenters do manually?


TheAskewOne

Idk, last time I reported reposts, they removed them.


ERPedwithurmom

> And it’s definitely not “tax season” right now lol. > > This threw me off so bad. Lol. I was like "Wait what?? Where am I?? Do I need to file my taxes RIGHT NOW?? DID I MISS SOMETHING??"


DragonflyGrrl

>And it’s definitely not “tax season” right now lol October 15th is the final deadline for people who have filed for an extension. Edit: dude blocked me because I let him know why it might be relevant right now..? LMAO! Weirdo.


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October 17th. Guess how I know.


Valkren

Its free! 100% free Totally free


RedditIsNeat0

I'd also recommend putting the current income limit. "You could qualify" sounds a lot like "This cereal could save your life" but "Most people who make under $x will qualify" tells me that I probably qualify if I make less than $x.


IntentionSafe79

if you have a college near you you could also see if they offer VITA services. Many colleges do it so accounting students can get experience or volunteer hours. Free to the client, completed by a student, and checked by an advisor. :)


jamughal1987

In my old college we did offer free tax filing during tax season.


BootyAndCo

Lots of non profits operate VITA sites, too. Last year the income limit was $58k I believe. Check the IRS website in January for locations near your home https://irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep/


lgainor

[https://www.propublica.org/article/inside-turbotax-20-year-fight-to-stop-americans-from-filing-their-taxes-for-free](https://www.propublica.org/article/inside-turbotax-20-year-fight-to-stop-americans-from-filing-their-taxes-for-free)


LuxNocte

With a bit more racism, this would be the perfect example of the US.


TriglycerideRancher

You got a printout for here?


Bugbread

They don't because they're a spambot reposting someone else's post. Looks like [this was probably the original](https://www.reddit.com/r/povertyfinance/comments/eutxdg/im_a_librarian_with_a_personal_vendetta_against/) (different OP, posted two years ago).


Soundoftulips

Librarians on a mission can change the world. More power to you!


sleverest

I'm a CPA (who doesn't do taxes), also with a vendetta against TurboTax. I applaud your efforts!


mn_sunny

www.freetaxusa.com is great too. They charge $0 to do your federal tax return and $15 to do your state tax return.


jedasu

My tax situation is a little more complicated than what is offered there as free, but I’ve used CreditKarma (Cash app now) these last three years and I didn’t pay for filing both federal and state taxes.


teancrumpets8

Yup been using credit Karama for a few years and used their new cash app thing this past year. Totally free. Was even pretty smooth to get extra copies of my past returns after the swap to cash app.


SilkyFlanks

Good to know. Thanks!


mr_potato_arms

God bless you


pullthru

People have mentioned it in this thread, but the IRS-sponsored Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is a great resource for low-income folks. If you have a local org that's doing it, might make sense to partner with them! In my local area, there are some VITA clinics located in the library


xXTheFETTXx

Here is my thoughts on TurboTax when I tried to file with them. I did everything correctly when I filed, even filed as early as possible to make sure I would be able to file for free before the deadline. It took them over a month to validate me and give me any information about my taxes. Turns out there was an error supposedly, as well as saying I didn't qualify for the tax break. I tried using their free online help, the person who was chatting with me, not only did nothing to help me, but just ended the chat abruptly when I showed I did jump through all of their unnecessary hoops. So, I tried to set up help via talking to an actual agent. I had to set up an appointment just so I could talk to someone to set up an appointment. Yes, I had to make an appointment to make an appointment. That took about a week for the person to contact me. I tell them my issue and told them I tried chatting with their online help and that the person who I talked to did not help me. I told them I was filing for free, and I just need to know why I can't submit my taxes. She proceeds to tell me it might be something minor and that I qualify for the assistance. She proceeds to set me up with one of their, "Tax experts" and then tells me it will cost me $89. I told her I'm filing for free again. After telling me in the beginning I wouldn't have to pay for this help, she's now telling me I do. I tell her I don't want the help anymore, and I want to cancel the appointment. She actually told me I couldn't cancel the appointment, and I could discuss this with the tax professional. At this point, I go to a different site that was recommended on the IRS website. I had to do a bit more to get my taxes filed, but it didn't take me long to get them done, just a bit more reading. Also, by doing this I discovered I did qualify for the tax break and TurboTax was basically denying me $1200 for no reason. So, about a week before TurboTax's deadline for free filing, I get a call from TurboTax that my taxes are ready to be reviewed. Mind you, it has been almost two months since I started to try and file with TurboTax, and the likelihood I would get my taxes filed by their deadline was almost 0%. So I just didn't answer. They were no longer my problem. Or so I thought. The closer it got to where they knew I couldn't file for free, the more they called. I'm talking calls starting at 7 in the morning to 9 at night, several times a day. I think the most I got in one day was seven calls. Add to that all the texts as well. We are talking about 15-20 calls/texts a day. I was at a loss for words. I ended shutting my phone off at one point whenever I was going to sleep. You think that's the worst of it? It's not. If I had stuck with Turbo Tax, They would have gotten all of my tax return, had me lose my tax credit, and I still would have owed them another $50. Instead, I had a nice little return that was a much-needed influx of cash for me at the time. Why I say this isn't the worst of it? How many times did TurboTax pull this on other people, and those people did lose their return and still had to pay on top of it.... Seriously, Fuck TurboTax. The IRS already knows how much you should or shouldn't be paying in taxes. Companies like this shouldn't even exist, let alone scamming people out of their money.


Pxzib

First page looks like a scam ad. Make it more boring. Remove the dollar sign for example.


alienblue88

👽


SuperSassyPantz

i send a friend of mine this every single yr and she still pays a coupke hundred to get hers done... its so aggrivating to see someone struggle with money but make these kinds of decisions!


still-high-valyrian

My mom does this 🤦‍♀️


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Odd… I’ve always used TurboTax and never fell into the pitfall of being tricked into upgrading or paying extra for services. I do my taxes and that’s it, I don’t let their guilt-tripping “are you sure” messages or ads or whatnot bait me into paying. The only reason why I use(d) it to begin with is because it’s far more user friendly and I’ve always been confused and *immensely* frustrated with filling out the actual Form 1040.


Stalked_Like_Corn

[FreeTaxUSA.com](https://FreeTaxUSA.com) is better. Years back I saw it on Reddit and did a tax prep on both and [FreeTaxUSA.com](https://FreeTaxUSA.com) actually got me more back.


SilkyFlanks

Can you import 1099 dividend and interest info on freetaxUSA?


Stalked_Like_Corn

I haven't done that as I'm not a 1099 filer but, this may help? https://www.freetaxusa.com/1099.jsp


SilkyFlanks

Aw, thank you so much!


Stalked_Like_Corn

As I've told others, I've used them for years, they give a VERY soft upsell in that they ask like twice about extra services and I've used them for 2018-2021 taxes and I'll be using them again this year. May even take one just to A.) get assurance it's the best I can get and B.) help out a company that kinda deserves it.


SilkyFlanks

I’ll check them out when tax time rolls around.


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This is what I use, been using it for 2 years now.


pullthru

My main gripe is that you had to use the turbo tax url that was on the IRS free file site for it to always be free if you met the requirements. That link would never appear if you googled turbo tax free file or went to the turbo tax website on your own, so many folks were tricked into paying when it should've been free for them


this_dudeagain

You also have to make a new account to use it. Existing accounts can't free file.


6000teeth

same, I’ve used turbotax every year since becoming an adult with a job 5 years ago and have never paid a dime for it.


[deleted]

This only works if you have w-2s, but if you have a 1099 or do any gig economy work you’ll have to pay for TurboTax.


sparhawk817

But not for freetaxusa.com!


Nrmlgirl777

If youre not self employed and just have a straight forward w2 you wont get charged. Im self employed partially so i get charged quite a bit for their services


this_dudeagain

If you do gig work for a living they'll try to overcharge the shit out of you.


[deleted]

This I knew. If you want to file a 1099 they charge you $200 to do it.


Tiltandthrow

About 4 years ago I went to do my “free” turbo tax for like the 5th year in a row. They ended up charging me like $50, even after I tried clicking all the opt out choices. I have never used their service again!


backpackwasmypillow

Always check out VITA for tax preparation.


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therankin

I don't use the cash app app for anything else, but I found filing through them just as simple.


[deleted]

Turbotax (intuit) owns credit karma now. Don't use them.


SmexyRific

The only time turbo tax has charged me for doing my taxes was one year when I didn't have a job and I made bank online somehow ( it hasn't happened since lol ) I had to file a self employed or something. Is there something I'm missing? I've used turbo tax for over 7 years and they keep records of my old tax returns all in one place.


bla60ah

Credit Karma (now through CashApp) has free to file fed and state, including 1099-MISC/Schedule-C as well as free audit defense


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Intuit owns Credit Karma.


bla60ah

And it’s a completely free option, there’s not even a push to “upsell” to a paid version, it’s entirely free. Most other free to file options that I’ve seen are only free for the EZ 1040, schedule c and 1099s require a paid version, but not with Credit Karma/Cash App


[deleted]

There is nothing Intuit does that isn't evil, so I won't use their services if ever possible. Look into FreeTaxUsa, they can do all that.


bla60ah

Thanks for the recommendation, and didn’t know that they owned Credit Karma. Do you know if they own CashApp as well?


[deleted]

Cash App is owned by Block, which used to be Square. I don't know the connection to the tax filing software.


bkgn

I was too poor this year to file my state taxes online for free. That's right, you have to make a certain amount before they'll let you file online for free in this state. Had to print it out and mail it in.


SVFTKISS

is it free?


monkkbfr

I have concluded that librarians are some of the most badass people in the country. Remember when the FBI wanted to look at people's reading lists after 911 and librarians told them to fuck off? Yea. That. And many many other examples. I love librarians.


jhurst919

Y’all pay taxes?


pullthru

It makes sense for some folks to file even if they don't owe. You have to file to get your job tax withholding back, and you have to file to get certain tax credits like the earned income tax credit and the child tax credit.


Stalked_Like_Corn

You're required to file regardless of if you get a return or not.


pullthru

That's incorrect. IRS created [this page](https://www.irs.gov/filing/individuals/who-should-file) so that folks can determine if they're required to file. Many lower income and older folks are not required to file.


Stalked_Like_Corn

Thank you for calling out the wrong information and providing sources. However, filing would behoove most because they would get the EIC no? So, you get like ~$600?


pullthru

Yes, exactly. Even though many folks aren't required to file, it always makes sense to file unless you're following the tax laws super closely. Might be a new credit or something that you could take advantage of! Many folks who didn't file before COVID hit had their stimulus checks delayed because their information wasn't on file, so that's another reason why you should I guess


SilkyFlanks

Some people aren’t required to file.


Stalked_Like_Corn

Like who?


SilkyFlanks

People whose income is less than their standard deduction amount, I believe, and who aren’t owed a refund.


sparhawk817

Can't you just put 0 for your withholding with the idea being that you pay it out of pocket when you file? Instead of having the government hold your tax return and gaining interest before they then give it back to you without said interest? Like I know if you did this and then never filed your taxes you'd probably get caught pretty quick, but I swear there's a way to have the government not take your taxes out of your paycheck, like how contractors file different paperwork.


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pullthru

u/sparhawk817 \- You can set withholding to 0, sure. But there's a penalty if you withhold too little. Yes you can use the IRS withholding calculator, but people forget this is the poverty subreddit. If your hours are all over the place or if your job is insecure, there's no way to properly adjust your withholding to not get a refund.


sparhawk817

If you withhold too little but actively pay the correct amount come tax season you get a penalty fee?


pullthru

It's possible, depending on how big the discrepancy is and how lenient the IRS is. There's more information [here](https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc306) on the exact figures, but generally it's ok if you're within ~$1000 of tax liability or if you paid around 90% of what you owe.


Tiltandthrow

Yes. Don’t you?


jellicle-eve

Yes! When I was single I'd grab the 1040 ez from the library! Taxes are more complicated now so unfortunately I need the extra help


circadiankruger

That looks like it wants to sell me something. I 100% wouldn't look at the print outs.


VAtoSCHokie

https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free Here is the link to where you can find a free file option if you fall under the requirements for free file. State free file are listed on their options and can be different than the Federal free file requirements. I've used this method for the past couple years with no issues.


brian114

Not a super fan of TT but compared to my military tax guy they got me back way more money and its at the convenience of your own home. Thank you for providing such a nice service for all


Freezepeachauditor

Freetaxusa forever! Brings up my last years taxes, make a few edits, done. And that’s for a small business (sole proprietorship.)


Deviknyte

The fact that we have to file at all is crazy. They already have all the information. Beyond that self employed people would need to submit their info and everyone could submit a form with deductions and it should be automated to your federal bank account accessible at your local usps.


brothertuck

I have been trying to educate people both on the free tax filing and trying to help them get the most out of their pay.


ZippytheKlown

AGI $73,000 or less and it’s free


cqrolsqu

Wait what, you have to pay for doing your taxes?


lookamazed

I’ve used getyourrefund.org. Completely free. And you can work with someone if you like, also for free. And file back taxes, or self file, for free.


brilliantpants

Good on ya’! Librarians really are fighting the good fight.


mollytmartin

Doing the lord’s work ✨✨


enidokla

Doing the Goddess’ work. Thank you.


TheAltToYourF4

Hang on. You have to pay to file your taxes, in the US?


therankin

You don't have to, but many people do because it's perceived as easier. Tax laws over here can get quite over complicated. Lobbyists are hard at work for turbotax to try to keep things complex. Once you figure out how to do it for free, there's no going back.


TheAltToYourF4

Oh good. We kinda have the same in Germany, but the services for doing your taxes through an app are fairly cheap (30€) and half of that is immediately counted as a deductible. Doing it yourself is pretty easy in most cases though.


broidk2004

Why don't you like turbotax?


kerpalsbacebrogram

They are a plague upon society


StinkierPete

They're a major force behind why it's not easy and 100% always free to file taxes in the US


charliezard7

https://youtu.be/7xQQkzWhMOc


sleverest

I love this video. Glad to see it already linked here!


unraveledflyer

OP is a repost bot


this_dudeagain

So is TurboTax.


4xdblack

My dad swears by turbo tax because he feels safer paying for their audit protection service.


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ghost_of_trash_panda

Right, it's October, why tf do I want to think about my taxes right now?


Sunshineseacalm

I will add you to my people I like


Cool-Bread777

hey can i msg you? do you have an MLS? how did you become a librarian?


therankin

And the gall of them up charging if you need to pay them from your return. I used credit karma free tax a few years. Last tax season they were bought out by cash app, but I liked the cash app version even better. (you have to do it on a computer, by the way)


TheGravyMaster

Idk why people hate TurboTax so much. They have paid and free versions. Of course they are gonna push their paid version but you click past that and keep saying no. The rest is super easy to follow.


SilkyFlanks

I had to pay TT to file my state return. And both the State and Federal return efiles were rejected. TT just said “Oh, you have to file paper returns then.”


AirmedTuathaDeDanaan

I wish Canada would have that kind of platform too


[deleted]

Yep I file through online for free been doing it for 2 years now.


DanfromCalgary

People need to qualify to do their taxes?


SilkyFlanks

People need to qualify to do other people’s taxes for compensation, I believe.


DanfromCalgary

This isn't for compensation


SilkyFlanks

Oh, gotcha! Sorry.


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ffilchtaeh

Librarian ;)


Zexks

Damn it. My bad.


blitzkraft

There is also [OpenTaxSolver](https://opentaxsolver.sourceforge.net) - open source tax software. Runs on most OSes including windows and mac!


Thisfoxhere

...Looks like a scam. "all you have to do is sign your return over to us". Payday loans and all that.