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Re:Tax preparation industry alarmed over plan for IRS free t... by cultureswitch on Friday March 31, 2023 @04:24AM (#35384199)
So really they already know what they expect you to write in your tax forms, they just want you to do this as if it was a written exam?
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Re:Tax preparation industry alarmed over plan for IRS free t... by dguest on Friday March 31, 2023 @04:51AM (#35384353)
Yes, it's basically a written exam. The grading is done as a free service by the government, or a handout if you will.
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Re:Tax preparation industry alarmed over plan for IRS free t... by tekla on Friday March 31, 2023 @08:21AM (#35385973)
They give you a chance to declare income that they may not know about at that very moment.

It is a strong incentive to not lie on your taxes

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