HR Block

[Stradling]

So I do my own taxes using their website services. I have completed them, but haven't filed the taxes yet. Today I log on and they are doing system maintenance, I really don't even know what to say. It is APRIL 14TH. I am feeling a little bit of stress on this.

[Ray McKigney]

I've used Tax Slayer for the last few years. Just because of the name. SLAYTANIC WEHRMACHT!!!!!

[nate]

So I do my own taxes using their website services. I have completed them, but haven't filed the taxes yet. Today I log on and they are doing system maintenance, I really don't even know what to say. It is APRIL 14TH. I am feeling a little bit of stress on this.

 

You have until the 18th this year.

[Stradling]

You have until the 18th this year.

Sweet

[IEAngelsfan]

They're free online calculator is a little off, so don't use it.

[mrwicked]

taxes are due april 18th this year.

edit: what nate said.

Edited April 14, 2016 by mrwicked

[Tank]

my brother has used turbo tax for many years. no complaints so far, except for the years it doesn't give me a refund.

[mp170.6]

H&R Block at a retail location is a huge ripoff.  Avoid at all costs.

 

I have mixed feelings about private EA's and CPA's.  Never had any incompetent ones but their personality traits are problematic at times.  The one guy I'd been going to for years, nicest person in the world, just really quiet.  Always had answers for every question I asked but never volunteered any suggestions of his own.  There were things he knew about, and assumed I knew too, but never said squat.  A year later I find out that I owe an extra $2,500 in taxes/penalties for no good reason.  What the hell? 

 

Had I known that previously, I would have forked over another $500 for the advice.

[m0nkey]

We get the day after taxes are due off as a holiday.  Kind of lame it's a tuesday this year.  But not lame since I still haven't done mine

[Adam]

Strad I imagine paying a dude 200-300 bucks would be worth it to you

[Stradling]

Yea I know Adam. It kind of became something that interested me. So I kind of enjoy screwing around with it. But I do agree that it's time to go back to having someone do my taxes. It's also kind of silly because of my income there are things that don't benefit me. When I add things like car registration or most work expenses it doesn't move the needle. When I say it doesn't move the needle I mean not even a penny. That's with about $1500 in work expenses and four cars in my name. Literally only three things move the needle: mortgage interest, alimony and charitable donations.

[Blarg]

We have filed an extension for the last five years to avoid the stress of trying to get all of the paperwork in order in time for our tax guy to complete it.

[Brandon]

1. Get an extension if need be.

2. Start a LLC as some random shit like a consultant, you pretty much have three years to write off losses (hey, you just so happen to be the worst ceo/owner/business man of all time like everyone else that uses the loop hole)

3. It's worth it to pay someone less than what you'd owe.

[Taylor]

You have until the 18th this year.

 

Thanks, Obama!

[mrwicked]

remember the extension is just to file, not the pay.

[Adam]

Strad, you drive a ton dude. Do you take a mileage deduction? Or do you receive reimbursement or car allowance from INO? 

[mp170.6]

I've always been amazed how generous the IRS is with mileage deductions.  The current rate is 54 cents a mile.

[Stradling]

Strad, you drive a ton dude. Do you take a mileage deduction? Or do you receive reimbursement or car allowance from INO?

Company car, company credit card, company car insurance.

[Adam]

Nice.

 

 

Dick

[Stradling]

When I say I'm spoiled it's not an exaggeration

[mrwicked]

Company car, company credit card, company car insurance.

 

Can you use your own card, and then expense things?

You do the work you might as well get the rewards points.

[Amazing Larry]

I've always been amazed how generous the IRS is with mileage deductions.  The current rate is 54 cents a mile.

Down from 57.5 cents a mile. Must be due to lower gas prices?

[CaliAngel]

I've always been amazed how generous the IRS is with mileage deductions.  The current rate is 54 cents a mile.

 

Wow, this is nice to know. 10-99 employee here, and I drive anywhere from 500-1000 miles a week in my own car (well, I rent a car) for work.That adds up quickly for me...

[ten ocho recon scout]

Nice.

Dick

are you flirting with him for some free INO?

[Lou]

Strad, you drive a ton dude. Do you take a mileage deduction? Or do you receive reimbursement or car allowance from INO?

He gets reimbursement in french fries.

So he's screwed

Edited April 16, 2016 by Lou