🌐 Ditch the Accountant? Tax Apps Promise Easier Filing, Bigger Refunds

Tax season usually means headaches or hefty fees. But new software and apps are changing the game, letting you file faster, smarter, and maybe even boost that refund—all without hiring a pro.

https://www.byte-pulse.net/article/ditch-the-accountant-tax-apps-promise-easier-filing-bigger-refunds

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For any #Canadian Linux users out there who haven't done their #taxes and are wondering about whether they have to fire up a Windows VM just to run tax software again, here's an option. There's also potentially a nasty surprise in store for you if you do this in VirtualBox.

I've used a number of tax packages over the years, as they merged or got bought out by other companies. For the last 10, it's been #UFile, which is #Windows-only. [1] I usually fire up an old Windows VM in #VirtualBox, but if you're running a recent Linux kernel, you'll find VirtualBox is broken and won't run. Oops. Now you're in a panic because you need to do your taxes before the end of the month...

I haven't checked to see if you could use kvm/virt-manager or another #VM system.

The next obvious way, if you don't want to install Windows on bare metal, is to try using #Wine to run the software directly on #Linux. If you search the net, you'll find a little info about doing this. A lot is ancient, but still seems to apply - but the stuff I found was not detailed at all, just people saying "it works" or similar.

I was able to finish the process, but ran into some issues, a few of which were not obvious. I thought this might help others.

[1] Well, they have an online version you can use in a browser, but I don't know why anyone would feel comfortable putting such sensitive information into some random company's web page.

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Looking for FREE tax prep recommendations.

What I was using is no longer free, so I have to switch, which I'm not happy about. Filing online already triggers my anxiety. For decades, I did it myself by hand.

Regardless, it has to be done.

*I avoid subscriptions.

My needs are straightforward:
• I claim only me
• SS income
• small pension
• interest income
• must file a MT return, too

Any suggestions?

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PayPal makes tax season less horrible with free state and federal filing

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At https://Taxformify.com, you can communicate with your tax accountant without leaving the app.

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On https://taxformify.com/, tax accountants can now upload documents like Form T183 directly in the app and assign them to specific clients for signature.

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https://Taxformify.com enables tax accountants to generate questionnaire forms using templates. Just rename the form and assign it to new or existing customers.

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