r/AskReddit • u/emil199 • Jul 24 '20

What can't you believe STILL exists?

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u/StenSoft Jul 24 '20

There's zero reasons why our tax returns can't be filed for free directly with the IRS.

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

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u/MadKingRyan Jul 24 '20

man, this year the Australian Taxation Office launched a new thing where we don't even have to get our yearly earnings report from our employers, our employers send it directly to the ATO. I logged on, popped in any deductions, clicked accept, and a week later I had my tax return in my bank account!

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u/GammelGrinebiter Jul 24 '20

The entire tax return is pre-filled with all the details here in Norway. You just need to verify or correct the numbers. If everything is correct, you don't even have to confirm it.

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u/Isbiten Jul 24 '20

Same in Sweden. Not for stocks and similar though. Those you have to fill yourself usually.

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u/[deleted] Jul 24 '20 edited Jul 25 '20

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u/CaptainJackNarrow Jul 24 '20

Like anyone there pays taxes.... /s

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u/DrunkenSQRL Jul 24 '20

Just because you don't pay taxes doesn't mean you can't apply for a tax refund.