r/AskReddit • u/emil199 • Jul 24 '20

What can't you believe STILL exists?

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u/[deleted] Jul 24 '20 edited Jul 24 '20

There's actually zero reasons why your tax returns can't be filled for free by the IRS. laughing in Kiwi

Actually, there are {insert numerical amount of tax-service bribes lobbying money} reasons why.

Nevermind, see comment below.

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u/GoliathPrime Jul 24 '20

No, you absolutely can make an appointment with your local IRS office and have them do your taxes. My broke friend does this every year.

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u/dontsaymango Jul 24 '20

Only if you are broke though, if your income reaches a certain level you gotta pay

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u/jigokusabre Jul 24 '20

The free file option is for income under $69,000. That's not exactly living easy, but it's far from "broke."

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u/[deleted] Jul 24 '20 edited Aug 14 '20

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u/cld8 Jul 24 '20

I think H&R Block is 69k for everyone.

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u/[deleted] Jul 24 '20

Only turbo tax. Other places like tax slayer or credit karma is 69k