Tax Returns

[Looch City]

Tax season is upon us. How do you get yours done (or not )?

Last year I used free version of H&R Block software and double checked it with Simple Tax.

This year I plan to use Simple Tax and check it with something else if necessary.

Any other recommendations for dyi method?

[Canehdianman]

Studiotax. Free and works great. Never had a problem.

[CMPunk]

I use Studio Tax

[puffnstuff]

I use an accountant, with personal and business its necessary. Hard to get a hold of him sometimes, he's been flying around in a helicopter lately, no idea why.

[Northendzone]

I use intuit turbo tax - have used it for 10 years.

Takes me about 1.5 hrs to do returns for the wife and I.

Our returns are typical

[Kavvy]

Originally Posted by puffnstuff

I use an accountant, with personal and business its necessary. Hard to get a hold of him sometimes, he's been flying around in a helicopter lately, no idea why.

Mine is pointing at Farmers wheat crops. All day, its odd

[4X4]

Locke

[calgarygeologist]

Originally Posted by 4X4

Locke

Don't push too much work his way or we will never be able to get in to see him for our returns.

[darockwilder]

Originally Posted by puffnstuff

I use an accountant, with personal and business its necessary. Hard to get a hold of him sometimes, he's been flying around in a helicopter lately, no idea why.

Obviously a Professional....

[I-Hate-Hulse]

The Windows version of ufile has been great for me. Only $20 for 4 returns. Much cheaper than Turbo Tax as ufile includes rental property support whereas TT does not unless you go to a higher version.

[taco.vidal]

[Jacks]

Originally Posted by I-Hate-Hulse

The Windows version of ufile has been great for me. Only $20 for 4 returns. Much cheaper than Turbo Tax as ufile includes rental property support whereas TT does not unless you go to a higher version.

Gotta disagree, Turbotax is $27 and you can do 8 full returns + 12 more low income returns. Every year I share a copy with a friend and do multiple returns with it. You're right on the rental property part though but I'm guessing that doesn't affect most folks.

[Slava]

Another satisfied Locke customer here.

[JonDuke]

I used to do the DIY tax returns. Did the H&R Block kiosks too. Then, one year, the wife and I had a complicated return and brought it to Locke. The guy's stand up, super easy to deal with, and I was amazed at his knowledge.
Will never do it myself again or go elsewhere.

"Once you try your return with CP poster Locke, you'll never again use H&R Block"

Believe it or not, that's not trademarked...yet.

[Torture]

I've used simpletax the past 2 years. Free and works well if you have a simple return.

[Ryan Coke]

What part of town is Locke in?

[calgarygeologist]

Originally Posted by Ryan Coke

What part of town is Locke in?

Tax district. Just off Penny Pincher Lane.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Ryan Coke

What part of town is Locke in?

My office is just off of Blackfoot and Manhattan, I'm across from Shaw GMC. Conspicuously close to Holy Smoke BBQ and just off of the Hammock district.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by taco.vidal

And thanked for this, my absolute favourite Seinfeld scene.

For many years I endeavored to learn how to drain a beer and smoke a cigarette all at the same time but alas I never managed it.

I'll update my thread in the Power Ring too but I can be reached via PM for any questions.

[pseudoreality]

I've been using Turbo tax for the last 4 years for the wife and I.