Jer
04-02-2020, 09:03
Disclaimer: I'm not an accountant nor do I know anything about what I speak of (this also applies to most topics generally) so proceed at your own risk.
If you file your taxes electronically (TurboTax, H&R, Credit Karma, etc.) check out the IRS.gov website as they have a list of providers (to include some I just mentioned) that offer products for you to safely and securely prepare and file your taxes.
Many have specific income requirements (example: $35k individual or $70k joint income) or other qualifiers but they're free and .gov qualified unlike some you see online. Many of those will often times use your information to profit from 3rd parties who would be interested in such empirical info. The ones listed on the IRS.gov website have been vetted already and get some kick back from the government for providing them.
Often times they'll try to sell you to eFile your state taxes but since we live in Colorado (most reading this) Colorado offers free eFiling online. It's a bit of a PITA but you can populate the State of Colorado fields with the figures that [insert option you choose] spits out in the end. Saves you from paying $12, $20, $30 or whatever upcharge the software wants to charge you to eFile your state return.
I'm not tax expert and I'm in no way affiliated with the .gov or any of the software entities associated with this link. Just offering it as a potential option for those interested in saving a few bucks in an otherwise confusing segment.
Also, the deadline to file has officially been extended from 4/15 to 7/15 due to this COVID19 situation. So if you owe money you won't need to file or make payment(s) until that date.
If you file your taxes electronically (TurboTax, H&R, Credit Karma, etc.) check out the IRS.gov website as they have a list of providers (to include some I just mentioned) that offer products for you to safely and securely prepare and file your taxes.
Many have specific income requirements (example: $35k individual or $70k joint income) or other qualifiers but they're free and .gov qualified unlike some you see online. Many of those will often times use your information to profit from 3rd parties who would be interested in such empirical info. The ones listed on the IRS.gov website have been vetted already and get some kick back from the government for providing them.
Often times they'll try to sell you to eFile your state taxes but since we live in Colorado (most reading this) Colorado offers free eFiling online. It's a bit of a PITA but you can populate the State of Colorado fields with the figures that [insert option you choose] spits out in the end. Saves you from paying $12, $20, $30 or whatever upcharge the software wants to charge you to eFile your state return.
I'm not tax expert and I'm in no way affiliated with the .gov or any of the software entities associated with this link. Just offering it as a potential option for those interested in saving a few bucks in an otherwise confusing segment.
Also, the deadline to file has officially been extended from 4/15 to 7/15 due to this COVID19 situation. So if you owe money you won't need to file or make payment(s) until that date.