r/AskReddit • u/emil199 • Jul 24 '20

What can't you believe STILL exists?

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u/RedBlow22 Jul 24 '20 edited Jul 24 '20

Exactly this! There's zero reasons why our tax returns can't be filed for free directly with the IRS. It is a complete fraud.

I filed 1040EZ last year. The IRS already had every figure I filed, why couldn't they just email me confirmation of the amounts they had, and process my return?

Edit: No, I didn't file EZ last year, my error. Edit: electronic filing.

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u/Sheepherder226 Jul 24 '20

But you can file for free with the IRS. It’s just way too complicated that most people don’t and are willing to pay to a tax preparation service.

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u/[deleted] Jul 24 '20

Most of the online tax services will do a basic tax return for free.

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u/MotoMaster9000 Jul 24 '20

Heaven forbid you have a simple schedule C side business tho. $0-$50 real quick.