Anyone use Turbo Tax?

[josieposy]

They have halted all state return filings due to fraud concerns in multiple states.

MN Revenue stopped accepting TT filings last night due to suspected fraudulent activity, and now apparently the concerns are widespread.

AFAIK, this is temporary.

[sugarglider]

That's crazy! I love Turbo Tax.

[Deleted]

Weird! My state return was accepted via TT 2 days ago, curious if it's going forward.

ETA: looks like if you've already filed you don't need to do anything further. 

[redheadbaker]

I've used Turbo Tax every year for about 10 years. That's crazy.

[iammalcolmx]

WHAT?

[josieposy]

Yeah if you have already filed, you're probably fine but it may be reviewed.

[Deleted]

I tried to use Turbo Tax but they didn't have the ability to file a form I needed. HR Block is expensive as fuck this year. I'm using TaxAct.

[pescalita]

I've been putting off filing and this is BALLS. I already bought my copy at Costco. CA has a free e-file system, but I've never been able to use it as well as TT.

[keyslover]

TurboTax just stopped all state filings, not just MN.

www.kare11.com/story/money/personalfinance/2015/02/06/turbotax-state-filings-halted/22979519/

[niemand88f]

I've used TT for a couple years and love it, but never use it to file my state return. Utah's return is so easy to file if you've already done the federal one so I get to save some money

I wonder if it's really just Turbo Tax with this issue, or just the first one they noticed?

[zelda25]

Feb 6, 2015 12:39:30 GMT -5 @helenabonhamcarter said:

I tried to use Turbo Tax but they didn't have the ability to file a form I needed. HR Block is expensive as fuck this year. I'm using TaxAct.

I haven't even logged into HR Block yet this year--what are they charging now? I'll probably still use them because I have for 10 years or so, which means all of our info is already there and I just have to plug in new $ figures. And I'm lazy, so that's a fat win. 

[josieposy]

Feb 6, 2015 12:47:22 GMT -5 keyslover said:

TurboTax just stopped all state filings, not just MN.

www.kare11.com/story/money/personalfinance/2015/02/06/turbotax-state-filings-halted/22979519/

Sorry if I wasn't clear. I said all stage filings and then went into the MN deal. I added a paragraph for clarity.

[gault]

I filed mine with turbo tax last night... so I am not sure if they will accept it or not. Blah

[Deleted]

I already filed and owed the state $4. I don't think I'll get tagged for fraud.

[karinothing]

I used to use TT, but last year it kept messing up my taxes even though the info was entering correctly (it didn't account for the $2500 that was now taxable out of my daycare FSA since I didn't realize i couldn't take 5K under MFS). So now we use H&R block adn I double check with Tax Act.

ETA: We use the free filing.

[epphd]

Thank goodness we don't have state income taxes! Just used TT to do my federal return last night.

[NitaX]

Feb 6, 2015 12:39:30 GMT -5 @helenabonhamcarter said:

I tried to use Turbo Tax but they didn't have the ability to file a form I needed. HR Block is expensive as fuck this year. I'm using TaxAct.

I've used TaxAct for YEARS! Fun Fact - the IRS was using their system to do e-returns when they first started the process. (told to me by a former IRS employee)

I love TaxAct - very easy to use and I've never had an issue with them.

[Deleted]

Feb 6, 2015 12:52:08 GMT -5 zelda25 said:

Feb 6, 2015 12:39:30 GMT -5 @helenabonhamcarter said:

I tried to use Turbo Tax but they didn't have the ability to file a form I needed. HR Block is expensive as fuck this year. I'm using TaxAct.

I haven't even logged into HR Block yet this year--what are they charging now? I'll probably still use them because I have for 10 years or so, which means all of our info is already there and I just have to plug in new $ figures. And I'm lazy, so that's a fat win. 

It's not a whole lot. I can't remember what Federal is though ours should be free because my husband is in the National Guard and they're being finicky. But the state is $36 and no. TaxAct is like $19.99 for Federal and State.

[Deleted]

Feb 6, 2015 13:03:47 GMT -5 NitaX said:

Feb 6, 2015 12:39:30 GMT -5 @helenabonhamcarter said:

I tried to use Turbo Tax but they didn't have the ability to file a form I needed. HR Block is expensive as fuck this year. I'm using TaxAct.

I've used TaxAct for YEARS! Fun Fact - the IRS was using their system to do e-returns when they first started the process. (told to me by a former IRS employee)

I love TaxAct - very easy to use and I've never had an issue with them.

So far, I'm reaaaaaaaaaaally loving them. They explain things well and have access to all of the forms. There are things in here I didn't know about, like deducting my husband's Guard expenses without having to itemize. I'm hooked.

[NitaX]

Feb 6, 2015 13:15:35 GMT -5 @helenabonhamcarter said:

Feb 6, 2015 13:03:47 GMT -5 NitaX said:

I've used TaxAct for YEARS! Fun Fact - the IRS was using their system to do e-returns when they first started the process. (told to me by a former IRS employee)

I love TaxAct - very easy to use and I've never had an issue with them.

So far, I'm reaaaaaaaaaaally loving them. They explain things well and have access to all of the forms. There are things in here I didn't know about, like deducting my husband's Guard expenses without having to itemize. I'm hooked.

It also does a series of Alerts to let you know if something isn't correct. Love it. I used to do taxes myself and take it to a preparer with my credit union. One year, I just lucked up on TaxAct and found it simple to use. Been using them ever since. 

[Deleted]

I also like that they show you the actual forms before you file. I feel like HR Block and other software treat you like a dummy who shouldn't see all the information or the actual forms lest you start crying and rocking in the corner.

[NitaX]

Feb 6, 2015 13:20:20 GMT -5 @helenabonhamcarter said:

I also like that they show you the actual forms before you file. I feel like HR Block and other software treat you like a dummy who shouldn't see all the information or the actual forms lest you start crying and rocking in the corner.

The way their software is set up you should be able to preview everything before you file. *I think I'm remembering this correctly* But, they do have all the forms listed so that you can view it. I find the Prior Year Summary to be most helpful because I can see what we did differently in the current year. 

Also, it has a calculator at the top that keeps track of what you owe or have as a return. This is what fuels my rants about being a member of the GOP at tax time. LOL And the software does an excellent job of explaining your deductions, credits, etc. It's simple and easy to understand. 

I feel like I should say that I'm not a part owner or paid to say nice things about TaxAct. LOL

[keyslover]

Feb 6, 2015 12:55:51 GMT -5 josieposy said:

Feb 6, 2015 12:47:22 GMT -5 keyslover said:

TurboTax just stopped all state filings, not just MN.

www.kare11.com/story/money/personalfinance/2015/02/06/turbotax-state-filings-halted/22979519/

Sorry if I wasn't clear. I said all stage filings and then went into the MN deal. I added a paragraph for clarity.

No worries, I have been keeping an eye on it since last night (in MN) so my focus has been MN. Now I see it is all states. I have/had blinders on.

ETA: it's all about me and my taxes!!!!

[NitaX]

Feb 6, 2015 13:31:48 GMT -5 @soudesafinado said:

I use Tax Act. I filed Monday before last and I had my state money back last Friday and got my federal money back Wednesday. 

*fist bump*

I need to enter my non-cash charitable contributions and I can file that sucka and call it a day.

[Velar Fricative]

Feb 6, 2015 13:08:04 GMT -5 @helenabonhamcarter said:

Feb 6, 2015 12:52:08 GMT -5 zelda25 said:

I haven't even logged into HR Block yet this year--what are they charging now? I'll probably still use them because I have for 10 years or so, which means all of our info is already there and I just have to plug in new $ figures. And I'm lazy, so that's a fat win. 

It's not a whole lot. I can't remember what Federal is though ours should be free because my husband is in the National Guard and they're being finicky. But the state is $36 and no. TaxAct is like $19.99 for Federal and State.

$36 is nothing when you're guaranteed to get your billions back!

[Velar Fricative]

Every year I ask DH if we could use tax software but every year he says no.

So we have a tax guy instead. He thinks tax guy gets us back more money than software ever could each year. I feel like I hear so many great things about the tax software that I'd like to give them a shot one year.

[pixy0stix]

We haven't filed yet. I'm going to look into Tax Act.

[Deleted]

Feb 6, 2015 13:38:18 GMT -5 Velar Fricative said:

Every year I ask DH if we could use tax software but every year he says no.

So we have a tax guy instead. He thinks tax guy gets us back more money than software ever could each year. I feel like I hear so many great things about the tax software that I'd like to give them a shot one year.

You don't pay until or unless you file so if I were you, I'd do it all in TaxAct and see if there's a difference. I would imagine you aren't getting any more back from Tax guy then you're paying him.

[laurenpetro]

I've....never filed my own taxes.

[Velar Fricative]

Feb 6, 2015 13:41:39 GMT -5 @helenabonhamcarter said:

Feb 6, 2015 13:38:18 GMT -5 Velar Fricative said:

Every year I ask DH if we could use tax software but every year he says no.

So we have a tax guy instead. He thinks tax guy gets us back more money than software ever could each year. I feel like I hear so many great things about the tax software that I'd like to give them a shot one year.

You don't pay until or unless you file so if I were you, I'd do it all in TaxAct and see if there's a difference. I would imagine you aren't getting any more back from Tax guy then you're paying him.

In that case, I will try Tax Act. Thanks!