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Reddit · r/CryptoTax · 11 days ago

Importing many tiny IBIT fee transactions produced hundreds of missing cost-basis warnings that had to be reviewed one by one, with no way found to batch them.

Reddit · r/tax · 30 days ago

Used Claude to review the whole return and it caught issues TurboTax missed, likely saving a CP notice.

Reddit · r/tax · 31 days ago

Using an AI to verify a FreeTaxUSA return found an NIIT calculation oddity, an AI error and their own entry mistake.

Reddit · r/tax · 56 days ago

Tried TaxAct for a 2025 return needing kiddie tax for a non-dependent child in California; the software asked for parents' state form info and did not seem to handle the case, so they considered another product.

Reddit · r/tax · 59 days ago

They prepared a self-employed multi-state return in H&R Block software, but a needed form would not populate, support could not fix it, and the paid professional review turned into a full and costly preparation.

Reddit · r/icoreviews · 106 days ago

Worked fine across three or four tax seasons, but the price creeps up every year and the checkout flow constantly nudges you toward unnecessary add-ons.

Reddit · r/PortlandOR · 111 days ago

The software did not flag a local Portland metro SHS tax that applied once a severance package pushed income over the threshold, leading to a late-payment notice.

Reddit · r/tax · 124 days ago

After hours fixing stock transactions in TurboTax, FreeTaxUSA only needs the total and an imported file, and is cheaper.

Reddit · r/tax · 154 days ago

Declined expert help yet the state-only bill came to over two hundred dollars.

Reddit · r/tax · 157 days ago

Confused by TaxAct's vague pay-later notice after filing, they were still billed by the IRS; two TaxAct phone reps explained that card payment must now be started by the taxpayer on the IRS site.

Reddit · r/personalfinance · 173 days ago

TurboTax had not added two income sources so they were taxed on only one, then wanted to charge again for the amendment.

Reddit · r/tax · 177 days ago

TurboTax never sent their payment to the IRS or state; they got letters and hurt credit, and TurboTax would reimburse only penalties.

Reddit · r/hrblock · 180 days ago

Filed a 2024 return electronically with the free service and got the refund two weeks later, but the IRS now says nothing was filed, no copy is kept in the account, and automated phone menus prevent reaching a person.

Reddit · r/tax · 180 days ago

Three-year FreeTaxUSA user, formerly on TurboTax and H&R Block, who loves it.

Reddit · r/tax · 183 days ago

They filed online with H&R Block and found it frustrating: a tax pro had to attach their K-1, the prior-year import failed, a state health insurance item was missed, and the pro was slow to respond about a rejection.

Reddit · r/tax · 185 days ago

Used TaxAct online for over a decade without trouble, but this year their return showed as in progress and never reached the IRS. Customer service later admitted an error on their end, yet they swore off online tax services.

Reddit · r/tax · 185 days ago

Long-time TaxAct user with no problems over many years; notes that the software sends a notification when a return is submitted and another when it is accepted.

Reddit · r/tax · 189 days ago

TurboTax full-service accountant messed up their taxes, leaving a large bill years later, and refused to give a last name.

Reddit · r/tax · 199 days ago

TurboTax listed high filing fees plus extra fees to pay from the refund and for early deposit, totaling a very high price.

Reddit · r/tax · 203 days ago

Stuck in a loop for 20 days with over 15 hours on calls; TurboTax admitted a filing mistake but said it could not amend or return the money.

Reddit · r/tax · 203 days ago

Uses TurboTax for many years for self-employment, W-2 and 1099-R and never had a problem.

Reddit · r/tax · 204 days ago

Used FreeTaxUSA to fill out all their forms this year but never uses it for state returns because it does not calculate their HSA contributions correctly for the state.

Reddit · r/tax · 204 days ago

FreeTaxUSA cannot handle wash sales exceeding the total loss, which TurboTax handles by marking the excess as gain.

Reddit · r/tax · 205 days ago

They paid for H&R Block Deluxe, only discovered much later that the return was never filed, and after hours on the phone got a refund of the fee but no explanation, records or documentation to support their claim to the IRS.

Reddit · r/tax · 208 days ago

Spent 45 minutes on the phone seeking a downgrade and refund and was put on hold and hung up on by billing.

Reddit · r/tax · 210 days ago

Form 8962 information entered in the software interface does not carry cleanly into the filed form, causing multiple e-file rejections; they are filing a complaint and suggest reviewing the printed form before e-filing.

Reddit · r/tax · 211 days ago

Ran into the same state e-file signature problem with TaxAct, and support only told them to print a form from the Print Center, which did not fix it, so they expected to mail the return.

Reddit · r/tax · 211 days ago

Thought they were in the free version but at the file step it was suddenly a high charge.

Reddit · r/tax · 211 days ago

After many years of TurboTax, found FreeTaxUSA a great experience, simple and even more streamlined.

Reddit · r/tax · 211 days ago

Live support promised on the Premier package gave them an AI bot and a long callback wait.

Reddit · r/tax · 212 days ago

Had the confusing Worldpay pay-later issue after filing with TaxAct, tried to call on tax day but the phone line was not taking calls due to high volume, so they paid on the IRS site by bank account.

Reddit · r/TaxSlayer · 212 days ago

Form validation refuses all-zero entries on an E*TRADE 1099 when no stocks were sold and all dividends were reinvested.

Reddit · r/personalfinance · 212 days ago

Filed 2022 on FreeTaxUSA and found it easy and straightforward even with a slightly complicated return.

Reddit · r/tax · 212 days ago

After TurboTax and H&R Block upsells, moved to FreeTaxUSA four years ago, which handles property sales and stock transactions.

Reddit · r/tax · 213 days ago

A multi-decade TurboTax user who switched to FreeTaxUSA this year and is very happy, buying all the extra options offered and still paying noticeably less than with TurboTax.

Reddit · r/personalfinance · 213 days ago

Found the questions confusing and bank and investment data would not transfer correctly despite many attempts; also had a third party take part of an earlier refund.

Reddit · r/tax · 214 days ago

Used TaxAct for years and was surprised this year by an unexplained Worldpay pay-later notice and no payment pulled as usual; they distrusted handing card details to an unknown third party.

Reddit · r/tax · 214 days ago

Filed with TaxAct on April 13 and ran into the same confusing Worldpay pay-later notice that other filers described in the thread.

Reddit · r/tax · 214 days ago

They hit glitches on a California nonresident return in FreeTaxUSA and support insisted the result was right, so they switched to TurboTax. They did get a fast refund from FreeTaxUSA and may return when their taxes are simpler.

Reddit · r/tax · 214 days ago

They used TaxSlayer, the only free option they qualified for, for a part-year return in two states after a move, and it showed a large Maryland bill that looked wrong. They could not tell what to change in the software.

Reddit · r/tax · 214 days ago

A regular TaxSlayer user who says the return type for a state cannot be changed once set, so their workaround is to delete the state return and add it again with the right residency choice.

Reddit · r/tax · 214 days ago

They usually do their taxes in H&R Block software, but this year it pulled prior-year estimated payments into the wrong state line and double counted them. They found a manual override and say they will not use it again.

Reddit · r/personalfinance · 214 days ago

After a high TurboTax fee, filed on FreeTaxUSA by scanning a QR code and photographing the W-2, which transferred right to the laptop.

Reddit · r/personalfinance · 214 days ago

Was charged immediately for an expert advice feature they never knew existed, and support cited the terms of service.

Reddit · r/tax · 214 days ago

A CPA reached the end without seeking assistance and had to delete everything to avoid the charge.

Reddit · r/tax · 214 days ago

Moved to FreeTaxUSA when TurboTax was no longer free and found it great.

Reddit · r/tax · 214 days ago

Finds FreeTaxUSA great except with multiple 1099s from different brokerages, and hopes imports improve.

Reddit · r/tax · 215 days ago

They used TaxSlayer for a couple of years after leaving TurboTax and found it better, though still not that easy and at times confusing, especially the state return, before switching to FreeTaxUSA.