Tax Time

[Parker]

Hubby usually does our taxes using Quicken, but he hates doing it and is considering having it done. Has anyone tried a service such as H&R Block around here, and if so, would you do it again? Are they accurate, reasonable?

[TrudyM]

I don't know about here but. I have two bothers one is a financial wiz and the other can't balance his own checkbook guess which one works every year at tax time for H and R Block. I don't think they are very knowledgeable. Just my fear.

[laceylady]

Seasoned tax preparers at H&R Block are VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE. I was one for 10 years. I have also passed the CPA test which no one I did taxes for knew, because it is irrelevant to doing taxes. CPA's in my area sent their employees to H&R for training. Income taxes are a miniscule part of the CPA exam. Ask for an H&R preparer with five or more years of experience and you will be fine.

[Bizdoc]

If you don't have to file a state income tax return, the nice folks at AARP TaxAide will prepare your returns for free. They have all passed an IRS approved training course and passed an exam on the areas which they cover. They do have limitations (mostly if you should have a professional accountant, they probably can't do your return). For the vast majority of us, they do a great job.

And they do all of those returns as a way of helping their fellow Villagers.

[thomas47]

This sounds perfect, how do I get a hold of them?

[Parker]

Very good suggestions! Thanks to all.

[Bizdoc]

This sounds perfect, how do I get a hold of them?

From the alternative news site...

Tax Aide assistance will be available beginning this Monday
January 29, 2014 By Marv Balousek Leave a Comment

The popular Tax Aide program kicks off Monday.

The program is made possible through AARP.
Locations for tax aide counseling, hours and how to make appointments are:

Colony Cottage Recreation Center, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, make appointments at the recreation desk until Feb. 3, afterward at the AARP tax counseling area.

Lady Lake Library, 225 W. Guava St., 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday beginning Feb. 4, make appointments at the library front desk.

Fruitland Park Library, 205 W. Berckman St., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday beginning Feb. 6, make appointments by calling 352-360-6561.

Paradise Recreation Center, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday beginning Feb. 3, make appointments at recreation desk.

La Hacienda Recreation Center, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday beginning Feb. 4, make appointments at recreation desk.

Wildwood Community Center, 6500 Highway 139, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday beginning Feb. 3, make appointments on site.

Bushnell Public Library, 404 N. Florida St., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday beginning Feb. 5, make appointments on site.

Steeplechase Restaurant, 12029 Highway 103, Oxford, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday beginning Feb. 7, make appointments on site.

Mulberry Grove Recreation Center, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday beginning Feb. 3, make appointments at recreation desk.