[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

I use the free tax software available through a link on the IRS website. No need to pay for TurboTax software when you can get your returns done 100% free.

Let the IRS figure out how much you owe them?

The government just loves folks who rely on the IRS to tell them how much they owe.

[dsnrbec]

Robert L Barber, CPA, (540) 529-1014. He’s a Villager with 50+ yrs of experience and will come to your home.

[michaelh]

Originally Posted by Hunwegian

Looking for tax return preparer - anybody?

Ellen Cronin. Office on US301 in Oxford

[DAVIDW5084]

February 2nd for AARP Taxaide.

[virtue51]

Village Tax and Accounting Services located on Rolling Acres Road in Lady Lake -- I have used them for three years. They can also file state income taxes. Highly recommend.

[Singerlady]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Actually TurboTax does more than that. It asks you simple questions, and then selects the needed forms from over 800 IRS forms, fills them out, and prepares a complete tax return. And, I believe that the TurboTax database has more complete and accurate tax knowledge than most tax advisors and CPAs.

Tax advisors and CPAs use updated software every year.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Singerlady

Tax advisors and CPAs use updated software every year.

TurboTax is updated every year, so anyone who uses it has the latest version. You cannot use an older version.

[Deden]

AARP is FREE go on line and call or just make appt.

[manaboutown]

Not sure how complex the OP's return might be but I have an out of state guy who does complicated personal, partnership and C corporation returns for people residing and businesses located in various states, including Florida.

[CooperDupper]

Originally Posted by Hunwegian

Looking for tax return preparer - anybody?

If you go on website IRS.gov, you will see 'free tax prep'. It will take you to link of several software services that do so if AGI is < 79K. I have used 'FreeTaxUSA' as well as 'TurboTax'. They all ask you multiple questions, maintain your filing for next year and offer choices to add State filings (should you have a part time resident if you moved during the year). You can ask for 'pro' help as well as 'audit protection' should you choose to pay their nominal fee.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

Let the IRS figure out how much you owe them?

The government just loves folks who rely on the IRS to tell them how much they owe.

Er, no. I think you misread what I said, or misinterpreted it.

The program I used last year was OLT - which I found through the IRS.gov website via a link. TaxAct is another one I recognize, and there are I think 7 or 8 more of them. They're "guided" programs, that you don't have to pay a fee for the privilege of using.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

TurboTax is updated every year, so anyone who uses it has the latest version. You cannot use an older version.

And, you have to pay for the software even if you're doing a simple form with no itemization.

There are several online options that cost nothing, if you're not itemizing, and you don't owe any back taxes.