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IRS has launched its free tax filing service, Direct File, in 12 states (arstechnica.com)

submitted 6 months ago by ForgottenFlux@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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"Direct File provides a free, secure option for taxpayers with simple tax situations in 12 states to file their taxes directly with the IRS," the Treasury Department said. "Direct File is easy to use, with no hidden junk fees, and works as well on a smartphone as it does on a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer. Direct File shows taxpayers the math so they can be sure that their return is accurate, and they are getting the refund they are entitled to."

You can check whether you qualify to use the system at directfile.irs.gov. Based on the eligibility restrictions in the IRS program, the Treasury Department said it "estimates that one-third of all federal income tax returns filed could be prepared using Direct File."

But there are many limits that would prevent taxpayers from using the system.

What you can and can’t file

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[–] KillingTimeItself@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

yknow, it would be cool if there was like, income tax.

And only that. I think that would make me happy.

[–] Emerald@lemmy.world 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

It does seem so complex having all these different taxes on everything rather then just taxing it all from incone

[–] KillingTimeItself@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 6 months ago

it really is. The primary reason they do it is because it makes tax more flexible, but realistically, income tax is realistically going to account for everything.

If you spend more, you're making more, or spending less and spending more elsewhere, so it really doesn't matter. Just having income tax on a federal and state level would be so much nicer. Because then you don't have to think about your tax at all. If you work with an employer, they would basically write that shit for you. If you work for yourself, it's easier than it currently is, most likely.

tangential rant but property tax is actually fucked and can eat dicks. I bought the land, fuck you, leave me alone.