V. Barbarino Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 I use to use turbo tax, but I want to switch to an accountant so whats your take? How is H and R Block? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LeVeL Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 I would rather go to an Accountants Office instead. H&R Block and Jackson Hewitt tend to hire peopel who are not accountants and then train them with their Database, eventhough they do keep a Certified Accountant in house to oversee the operation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest coach Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 H&R Block is the biggest rip off around. Unless you have unusually complex taxes for some reason, I highly recommend you do them yourself using one of the Tax programs. We did that for the first time this year and saved a LOT of money. If you do have unusually complex taxes, do NOT go to one of the big-name tax houses. Find yourself a personal CPA and have him do it. We very nearly had to sue H&R, they did such a bad job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JMT Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 my high school buddy is an accountant in delray. i go to him.i have heard HR block is good, but if you have a funky return you might be better off with a hands-on accountant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Electric Eel Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 Used to go to a friend who worked at H&R block who now owns his own business doing taxes. I got it done for free, otherwise I think it costs too much money to get it done @ H R. This year I didn't have time to go to anyone and I wanted my return quickly so I did it online at www.taxcut.com which is backed by H&R block but was only $15. I just had my returns from the past 2 years next to me and pretty much followed what I had done previously with an actual person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest michael^heaven Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 taxactonline.comCompletely free, easy-to-use & accurate. I didn't procrastinate this year like every year previously. Got it done in Feb. Received my refund about 2 weeks ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyTrendy Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 taxslayer.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest slamminshaun Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 Depends how complicated your stuff is or how many write-offs you want. I use a CPA. Most people can get by with Turbo Tax or H&R Cock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 i use H and R block . been going to the same guy for 5 yrs.. quick and painlesscost me only 60 this yr at H & R block.. then again my taxes are really simple. i dont own shit .. all i file is my w-2 and my taxes paid to my student loans.. (which of course gives me more on my return) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V. Barbarino Posted March 16 Author Report Share Posted March 16 Well I used turbo tax last year, but this year when doing it, I hit a snag. It won't do my milage and big ticket item taxes correctly. I think I may have to hit a cpa..JMT how much does your boy charge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JMT Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 Well I used turbo tax last year, but this year when doing it, I hit a snag. It won't do my milage and big ticket item taxes correctly. I think I may have to hit a cpa..JMT how much does your boy charge?for a general return, $100.anything that gets complicated is a little more, but he is up front about it.delray might be a hike for you, but let me know if you want his info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V. Barbarino Posted March 16 Author Report Share Posted March 16 Well I used turbo tax last year, but this year when doing it, I hit a snag. It won't do my milage and big ticket item taxes correctly. I think I may have to hit a cpa..JMT how much does your boy charge?for a general return, $100.anything that gets complicated is a little more, but he is up front about it.delray might be a hike for you, but let me know if you want his info.I'm in Delary all the time, it's only 30 mins, I have clients there. PM me his info and tell him I want the insiders deal, my taxes should be str8 forward for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Civs Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 H&R Block/Tavelocity are offering a free copy of Taxcut Premium and Deduction Pro for download. After you add to cart, make sure you remove Extended Download Protection from cart to get it all free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest coach Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 i use H and R block . been going to the same guy for 5 yrs.. quick and painlesscost me only 60 this yr at H & R block.. then again my taxes are really simple. i dont own shit .. all i file is my w-2 and my taxes paid to my student loans.. (which of course gives me more on my return)You're getting banged, Bling. If your taxes are simple, as you say, just do them online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V. Barbarino Posted March 16 Author Report Share Posted March 16 Well, I'm going to JMT's CPA, I don't mind paying money, because I told the guy it's more than a better return, it's an education, I don't understand some shit about my job so he is going to teach me how to save money next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JMT Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 the PM function seems to be a little fucked up right now, but i sent the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest coach Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 Well, I'm going to JMT's CPA, I don't mind paying money, because I told the guy it's more than a better return, it's an education, I don't understand some shit about my job so he is going to teach me how to save money next year. Yeah, if your taxes are complicated, a CPA is definitely the way to go. We used one for years and he probably saved us thousands of dollars. But, if they are simple like Bling's, then a CPA costs more than they save. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan2772 Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 i don't!!!/running from the irs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ANARCHYP Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 surprised to see sooooo many tax paying citizens on this board... ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest slamminshaun Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 Well, I'm going to JMT's CPA, I don't mind paying money, because I told the guy it's more than a better return, it's an education, I don't understand some shit about my job so he is going to teach me how to save money next year. Yeah, if your taxes are complicated, a CPA is definitely the way to go. We used one for years and he probably saved us thousands of dollars. But, if they are simple like Bling's, then a CPA costs more than they save.There's tax preparers and then there's CPA's. Tax preparers typically have no formal licensing and are zombies who only fill out the paperwork for you. CPA's have education, experience, and the expertise necessary to not only fill out the forms, but provide tax planning services. Planning is more important than knowing how to fill out some paperwork. A tax preparer might help you dig up an extra $200 in millage write-offs, but a CPA will save you thousands through proper planning. If you are self-employed, receive a 1099, have alot of write offs, or have a high net worth, you should always use a CPA. Basic W-2 employees should just use Turbo Tax and save their $50. Barbarino, my CPA is out of Broward. There's a reason I use a CPA who is 90 miles away. If you're interested, PM me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest coach Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 Right, that's why I suggested a CPA. Heck, I used a CPA who was 1300 miles away for the first 3 years we moved here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eskimogirl2005 Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 someone else does 'em for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest endymion Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 My mom, a CPA, says that the main reason why you don't want to go to a McDonald's firm like H&R Block is that they will avoid taking any risks by filing for deductions. They will only suggest the most safe and obvious deductions in order to shield themselves from liability from disallowed deductions. They're just trying to sell as many Happy Meals as they can during the tax rush and they aren't looking out for your interests as much as a CPA theoretically will.There are also CPAs who take the same conservative strategy and don't save as much for their clients as they could, but H&R Block will take the safe and conservative route every time, guaranteed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Devilicious Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 Haha, this guy I know just started receiving a paycheck for the first time in 10 years (he's 31) and the IRS came after him, froze his bank accounts and is requesting over $30,000 in backed, unpaid taxes. What a moron!I'mma do mine myself or with one of these online programs this year. If you can use the EZ form it takes like an hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pussErox Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 TaxCut, worked awesome. i was able to deduct EVERYTHING and got a shitload of cake back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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