IRS tests free e-filing system that could compete with tax prep giants

Re:IRS tests free e-filing system that could compete with ta... by badrabbit on Monday May 15, 2023 @03:54PM (#35953612)

> regurgitate tax information that has already been reported to the government

How does the government know my non-compensated travel and moving cost, wfh expenses, cash charity donations,etc...?

If people like you get the option to file directly with the IRS, fine by me so long as you don't make the rest of us pay more by losing the ability to play the game and save money.

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Re:IRS tests free e-filing system that could compete with ta... by astrange on Monday May 15, 2023 @07:51PM (#35956123)

> wfh expenses

Was that ever deductible? You don't get the home office deductions unless you're self employed.

> cash charity donations

That basically isn't deductible for anyone anymore since nobody itemizes.

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Re:IRS tests free e-filing system that could compete with ta... by badrabbit on Monday May 15, 2023 @11:10PM (#35957361)

For both points, that's my point. You get your guy to figure that out for you. Knows tax laws and asks you questions to see what you can prove,etc...I've itemized when a return was guaranteed before to maximize it.

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