Current Events > I've never done my own taxes, is it hard?

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In 2020 I worked for 4 employers, sold stocks, bought a house, was on unemployment, moved to another state, and I'm married

My in laws' accountant usually does them for me. HR block is only $70, is that worth it?

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Yeah maybe you should go with HR Block.

You're kind of on the edge with your description, I would probably go with h&r block if you've never done them before

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Turbotax is easy enough (I know, I know, "shitty scam company", but their service is legit). You might wind up spending a little more than $70 since you're doing two state returns though.

Taxes are never difficult if you're willing to do some basic research and take your time. They just get time consuming and obnoxious.

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One thing the online tax companies like to do is get you sucked in with a cheap price but then once you start adding stuff you are forced to upgrade. Like for instance turbotax requires the deluxe version in order to add short term stock gains to your filing, which adds another $40 or so. Something to consider because I've never had to add stuff like buying a house or unemployment.

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theAteam posted...

One thing the online tax companies like to do is get you sucked in with a cheap price but then once you start adding stuff you are forced to upgrade. Like for instance turbotax requires the deluxe version in order to add short term stock gains to your filing, which adds another $40 or so. Something to consider because I've never had to add stuff like buying a house or unemployment.

I had a feeling they'd do this

One of the hr block options is "leave your documents with us and we'll do it all". I feel like they'll bill me $200+ with a bunch of added shit


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Just make sure you tell them upfront all the details about what you need, explain you need to fill out two state returns and everything else and ask what the total cost will be.

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Hexenherz posted...

Taxes are never difficult if you're willing to do some basic research and take your time. They just get time consuming and obnoxious.

I do taxes for a living and this is not true. They can be very difficult. But for just about everyone here they dont have to be.

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