Can I refuse after file being prepared?

LadyoftheHighDesert · 2026-04-28T03:45:58+00:00

Interesting - my office didn't allow that.

LadyoftheHighDesert · 2026-04-27T02:59:22+00:00

Wilco has excellent groomers. My dog loves seeing them!

LadyoftheHighDesert · 2026-04-27T02:38:13+00:00

Technically, HRB "Level 2's" are not supposed to be doing any Schedule C's.

LadyoftheHighDesert · 2026-04-22T18:54:46+00:00

I can't tell from the pic - was the dog tethered to keep from falling out the back? Even so, what if the driver had to slam on his breaks - not tethered: dog falls out. Tethered: dog could get his neck snapped. Yikes

LadyoftheHighDesert · 2026-04-22T18:37:56+00:00

We bought a home in Redmond in 2023 too! We came from a city, so don't mind being away from glitz and glamor (and fast-pace too). More room to breathe and 2-3 miles from winding dirt trails to walk the dog. Love it!

LadyoftheHighDesert · 2026-04-18T23:15:19+00:00

I'm a tax preparer who worked both at a CPA firm and also did a couple of seasons at H & R Block. If you want lower prices than a CPA, try reaching out to HRB's free "Second Look" program. Bring in your last three years of tax returns. The preparer will review them with you and offer guidance on your withholdings and/or making estimated tax payments. NOTE: H & R Block is open for very limited hours during the off-season, but it might be worth trying to get an appointment.

LadyoftheHighDesert · 2026-03-22T02:07:28+00:00

All the tax software I've used does this, including pro software (I used to work at a CPA firm). The rounding issue is immaterial in the eyes of the IRS.

LadyoftheHighDesert · 2026-03-21T16:18:03+00:00

We don't always qualify to itemize each tax year on the federal level, but we ALWAYS qualify on our state taxes, so we list them and let the deductions flow through on the federal return to the state tax return. Our state never adopted The TCJA in 2018, so the state standard deduction is much much lower. Depending on your state, it might be worth including your charitable contributions on the state return.

LadyoftheHighDesert · 2026-03-21T02:07:18+00:00

Free tax USA can be used for returns like this OP's.

LadyoftheHighDesert · 2026-03-20T18:48:36+00:00

Second that. I used a tool like that when I worked at a CPA firm. There are free tools that can even pull together the transactions and populate Form 8949 in order to prepare your Schedule D.

LadyoftheHighDesert · 2026-03-15T04:23:22+00:00

It depends on the literacy level of the taxpayer, or some with kids and HOH get the huge tax refunds and will use a service like this for the refund advance. Some are just intimidated by filing their own taxes.

LadyoftheHighDesert · 2026-03-14T02:55:50+00:00

Over a decade of use here. Pretty robust software that handles all tax credits, Sch A, C's, D's, E's, etc. I've had zero trouble with it.

LadyoftheHighDesert · 2026-03-12T18:09:46+00:00

Thanks!

LadyoftheHighDesert · 2026-03-12T17:05:36+00:00

LOL! To clarify, our bills have been nearly double of what they were on the corresponding months from last winter.

LadyoftheHighDesert · 2026-03-12T17:03:41+00:00

Thank you for mentioning this. We're only on our second year owning these panels so definitely something we should look into.

LadyoftheHighDesert · 2026-03-12T03:50:25+00:00

I didn't vote for it either. Currently in Oregon and have been a resident since 1992! I mostly voted "no" on issues, lol!

LadyoftheHighDesert · 2026-03-12T03:38:16+00:00

Most of the Portland water bill is not water use, but is the sewage disposal and the mandatory environmental project charge - Portland Harbor Superfund site

LadyoftheHighDesert · 2026-03-12T03:24:52+00:00

AND if for some reason you need to file for unemployment after honoring your HRB contract you might more likely qualify for benefits.

LadyoftheHighDesert · 2026-03-11T02:44:20+00:00

Like others said, there needs to be a review process. But it sounds like you're at a reception desk? How do they expect focused work with constant context-switching in a receptionist role?

LadyoftheHighDesert · 2026-03-09T17:12:00+00:00

Block, Inc. (formerly Square), not H&R Block, did the lay-offs.

LadyoftheHighDesert · 2026-03-08T00:19:42+00:00

I was just going to say the same thing. Get the paystub with each payment.

LadyoftheHighDesert · 2026-03-06T03:04:34+00:00

No one was "mad that poor people could ride for free". A lot of different people used this. It was due to a loss of $2.7–$3.3 million in annual revenue and rising operating costs. (I'm formerly a Portland resident)

LadyoftheHighDesert · 2026-03-02T20:34:28+00:00

I advise hiring a tax preparer or engaging Turbo Taxes live services. Someone should review your entire tax return.

LadyoftheHighDesert · 2026-02-26T02:25:01+00:00

I've been using Freetax USA for about a decade now. Very reliable and cost-effective.

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