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Michael G.
03-09-2024, 12:45 PM
Has anyone tried "Direct File" the new government tax filing site.

Florida is one of the 11 states where it is being tried.

File your taxes for free | Internal Revenue Service (https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free)
retiredguy123
03-09-2024, 01:03 PM
It's not free. Taxpayers are paying for it. I would rather use TurboTax.
Michael G.
03-09-2024, 01:08 PM
It's not free. Taxpayers are paying for it. I would rather use TurboTax.

You mean like the "free" covid test we got in the mail??? :1rotfl:
retiredguy123
03-09-2024, 01:16 PM
You mean like the "free" covid test we got in the mail??? :1rotfl:
Exactly. And, a lot of those who use the website, will be paying no taxes, but will be receiving money from the Government.
Caymus
03-09-2024, 01:59 PM
Has anyone tried "Direct File" the new government tax filing site.

Florida is one of the 11 states where it is being tried.

File your taxes for free | Internal Revenue Service (https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free)

It has a lot of restrictions. No pension/retirement income, low AGI, low interest levels etc. I have been using the free Cash App service for the last few years without any problems.
bmcgowan13
03-09-2024, 07:18 PM
You mean like the "free" covid test we got in the mail??? :1rotfl:

Wait. What? Do we have to pay for them????
Shipping up to Boston
03-09-2024, 07:26 PM
Has anyone tried "Direct File" the new government tax filing site.

Florida is one of the 11 states where it is being tried.

File your taxes for free | Internal Revenue Service (https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free)

It’s for very basic returns....nothing complex. I still use a CPA strictly out of loyalty and friendship
Pairadocs
03-09-2024, 08:08 PM
It's not free. Taxpayers are paying for it. I would rather use TurboTax.

Thank you, love it, wondered if it ever dawns on people that "someone" pays for all those "free" government conveniences. I once lived in a small town where the entire population so excited the city fathers actually negotiated with a highway sign company for a highway sign to THANK the federal government for the NEW BRIDGE they were being "given"... ??? If you tried to explain to them, they'd never "get it"....LOL !