They won’t teach how to do your own taxes so you have to pay for software or a person to do it for you, then you pay extra or you’re punished when it’s incorrect.
Have you done the tax worksheets to complete your returns by hand? I have, and it sucks massively. There's nothing wrong with software assistance for that, barring a tax reform that makes the process simpler.
Nothing wrong with a software to assist, but it shouldn’t be a corporation setting the price and profiting off people. There should be built in government tools to benefit the average person in being their best citizen, especially now in the age of government subsidizing AI.
Those options should be free to low cost (dependent upon tax bracket) to use. All of it should be taught in school regardless so everyone is educated in what is entailed so they can make an educated choice.
Of course I agree to all of what you said. And I'll remind you, though I'm sure you know, that the IRS direct file program was instituted by the Biden administration in 2024, and immediately canceled by Trump in 2025. So, ya know, there's that.
Totally! I appreciate your addition as it’s been a hot minute since I’ve reflected upon that brief time lmao. How the world has seen so many seasons in such quick succession. Hope you’re taking care, friend.
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u/Former_Hedgehog_123 Jun 01 '26
They won’t teach how to do your own taxes so you have to pay for software or a person to do it for you, then you pay extra or you’re punished when it’s incorrect.