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It should be illegal for tax return sites to expose your data to Google.
No different then all the apps on your phone sending all your phone data to Facebook.
I was going to reference that too. Entering all your personal information into some unknown web site, and not knowing where it goes doesn't sound like such a good idea either.
@mell So what do you use TaxAct for then? You can't get the numbers to fill in on the paper via TaxAct, right?
Don't you need the Facebook app for that to happen?
..."It's not just dating and health apps that might be violating your privacy when they send data to Facebook. A Privacy International study has determined that "at least" 20 out of 34 popular Android apps are transmitting sensitive information to Facebook without asking permission, "
Patrick saysTurboTax http://www.turbotax.com/
Free Edition
Simple tax returns
$0 Fed
$0 State
Deluxe
Maximize tax deductions and credits
$59.99
State additional $39.99
Not sure where you're pulling that info.
I bought the Deluxe program on Disc, not download which includes State efile for $39.
Well, crap, TruboTax "free" version is also not available to me because of that $150 in royalties.
And https://www.freefilefillableforms.com is also not acceptable because they demand a phone number, and also expose all of your tax information to Google via included javascript files on their site.
Booger saysIf it requires their app to do something, then I just don't do it.
Hypothetically, what if memes require an app. What then?
Then don't use apps. Everything can be done from a browser. If it requires their app to do something, then I just don't do it.
Don't forget about FreeTaxUSA aka TaxHawk....
TaxHawk wins! https://www.taxhawk.com/ They absolutely rock. Was fast and relatively painless. Numbers were about the same as other services, but oh well, I guess I do owe that amount.
And it really did charge me only $15 and did not expose all of my info to Google (I know because I had Little Snitch on the whole time). Didn't try to fuck me over in any way, unlike those assholes at TaxAct and HR Block.
To e-file with TaxHawk I had to give up my phone number and driver's licence info. I can live with that.
And it really did charge me only $15 and did not expose all of my info to Google (I know because I had Little Snitch on the whole time). Didn't try to fuck me over in any way, unlike those assholes at TaxAct and HR Block.
"free" version
Didn't expect it to be entirely free. $15 is close enough, and much better than $90 or so.
https://www.taxhawk.com/
TaxAct https://www.taxact.com/
Free
Fast, free filing for simple returns. Includes retirement income. (New 1040)
More Detail
$0
State included
Basic+
Filers with dependents, college expenses and more.
$14.95
State additional $19.95
Deluxe+
Homeowners, deductions, credits and adjustments.
$47.95
State additional $39.95
Premier+
Investments, rental property and prioritized support.
More Detail
$57.95
State additional $39.95
HR Block https://www.hrblock.com/
Free online
Best if you have a W‑2, have kids & rent
$0
+ $0 per state filed
Deluxe online
Best for homeowners, donations & HSAs
$29.99
+ $36.99 per state filed
Premium online
Best for freelancers, contractors & investors
$49.99
+ $36.99 per state filed
Self-employed online
Best for self-employed & small business
$79.99
+ $36.99 per state filed
Tax Pro Review
Have a tax pro review, sign & e‑file for you
$119.99
+ $36.99 per state filed
TurboTax http://www.turbotax.com/
Free Edition
Simple tax returns
$0 Fed
$0 State
Deluxe
Maximize tax deductions and credits
$59.99
State additional $39.99
Premier
Investments and rental property
$79.99
State additional $39.99
Self-Employed
Personal & business income and expenses
$119.99
State additional $39.99
I hope this is useful. All of the services deceptively hide the cost of filing state taxes and hope you'll put in a lot of work and essentially trap yourself before you figure out the total cost.