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0 pointswashadjeffmad3y ago0 comments

1090ez, or any of a dozen free-file options? State returns are cheap if not free almost everywhere.

The vast majority of the people who qualify for free tax filing have nothing to audit. The government makes enough money off their deductions, not to mention what they generate having to spend >50% of their income to stay afloat, to overlook a few unreported tips or sneaker sales.

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deathanatos3y ago

Do you mean the 1040ez, which was discontinued, & no longer a form?

(I agree with the rest of your comment. While I disagree with the parent's perspective, I think the FTC's here is that Intuit's advertising leads people towards their not-free products, instead of the actually free stuff that does exist. I don't think most people have the self-confidence to do the 1040 by hand.)

washadjeffmadOP3y ago

You're correct, I did mean the 1040ez and was unaware of it's discontinuation.

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