Steve Patterson

H&R Block’s Message To Trump: We Want Tax Reform Too

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It appears that Trump, the Republican front runner in the 2016 presidential election, is going after H&R Block via one of his many campaign rants. H&R Block’s Message To Trump is quite simple. He says that he wants the federal government to change the tax code so much that it puts H&R Block out of business. What does everyone think of the Trump tax reform plan?

The ability to make the federal tax code easier to understand has always prompted public debate. For the last twenty years, Steve Forbes has proposed a flat tax that requires just a one page tax return.

However, the United States tax code is still very hard for the average person to decipher because it has so many types of deductions, credits, exemptions and brackets to understand.

Trump tax reform
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Why The Best Online Tax Software Is So Simple

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When you enter you username and password for the TurboTax login, you are going to have the chance to get your taxes done in a record amount time. Studies have shown that the time to prepare your taxes is greatly reduced when using the best online tax software like TurboTax. You want to have a tax assistant that is going to allow you to finish your taxes without feeling as though you are going to run out of time even if April 15th is approaching. The tax programs of today make your life much easier. And remember that you can use Intuit’s TurboTax program to do any kind of tax return that is needed, from the simple return to the most complicated.

The Simple Return

When you are doing a simple return (like a 1040EZ) on the program, you are going to be able to get it done quickly … Read the rest

Your Taxes ˗ What You Need To Know

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has earmarked January 20 as the start of the tax filing period.

Yesterday, the IRS stated that US taxpayers can begin filing their taxes for 2014 January 20th. The tax filing period will begin on schedule unlike last year when there were delays, in spite of a late tax rule introduced by Congress and approved by President Obama, according to the taxing agency.

Previously this month, a bill was passed by Congress that extended over fifty tax breaks, which had expired this time last year. This new congressional tax rule prolongs the tax breaks to the end of the year, permitting taxpayers to take the tax breaks while filing their tax returns for 2014. President Barack Obama approved the bill on December 19.

During the past couple of years, late rule changes introduced by Congress have held up the start of tax filing periods. That … Read the rest

H&R Block Still Bows To The Expertise Of TurboTax

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There is a simple reality that people seek from tax preparation software. You want to be sure you are getting the maximum tax refund with the easiest time doing so, but not having to hire someone or be a tax expert in order to do so. Until only a few years ago people would pay around 250 dollars to have someone prepare their taxes, which would take them less than an hour. I then discovered that these professionals use the same software that I can use online. The days of using tax preparers became numbered in my opinion, as I stopped using them. While you may still need to use a preparer depending on what deductions you have to write off and document, you can usually go without this expense nowadays.

There are many wonderful options on the Internet for people to use if you use a Mac or some … Read the rest

Filing Confusion Faced By U.S. Citizens Living Abroad, June Deadline

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Expats wondering about filing and health care requirements, have the opportunity of taking advantage of the expert advice and assistance offered to them by H&R Block, who estimate 1 in 3 expats haven’t filed a 2013 return. They are facing a filing deadline of June 16th this year.

To be of the greatest help to these taxpayers, H&R Block last season launched a remote filing service, and for this tax season, expanding it even more.

Roland Sabates, who is the director of the expat filing services offered by H&R Block has said “U.S. expats may miss many things, but the tax deadline should not be one of them”.

To understand their U.S. tax obligations, there are three questions that expats should be answering:

Are they required to file?
Which foreign assets must they report and how does money in foreign accounts get reported?
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Easy And Convenient Tax Prep With TurboTax.com

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First time tax filers may be anxious about completing their taxes. Some even wait until the last minute without being aware of it. Filing your 2013 taxes is a necessity. Knowing what mistakes to avoid can make the process easier and allows individuals to submit their taxes right on time.

Those who are preparing their 2013 taxes for the first time may wonder where to begin. They have to think of their tax preparer. Have they even picked one out? Those who haven’t may not know where to turn. Others may already know about TurboTax.com. It offers free federal filing and even offers multiple options for filing state returns. Using the site allows individuals to complete their taxes securely and properly. They will be guided through each step in the tax preparation process to get their 2013 taxes submitted. There is superb customer service to help customers when they … Read the rest