In April 2019, Congress passed the Taxpayer First Act which made it illegal for the IRS to create its own online system of tax filing. The IRS system would allow taxpayers to file their taxes on the IRS website without having to pay to use private tax filing services or software. Tax software companies including the maker of TurboTax and H&R Block lobbied congress to pass the bill. Countries including Spain, Denmark and Sweden use a “return-fee filing system that gives taxpayers pre-filled forms using information from employers and banks. Proponents argue that the free filing system would save a collective $2 billion and 225 million hours in prep costs and time. Opponents, including Intuit the maker of TurboTax, argue that such a system would cause taxpayers to make mistakes in their fillings and end up paying more in taxes.
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@9TRXL3N8mos8MO
Yes, I believe if we are required to pay and file taxes, it should be free. Overall I believe that the IRS and income taxes should be greatly reduced or abolished.
@9HSMSVL1yr1Y
They already have, and it's garbage. We need Return Free taxes, which many countries in the EU have been using for decades now with much success.
@9HSK5NS1yr1Y
Yes, and Americans should be taxed on GAIN, that is the amount leftover (if any) after mandatory cost of living items such as food, shelter, transportation, and utilities are paid.
@ZEKECMEBANE5yrs5Y
Yes, but I would prefer to eliminate income tax for those who make less than $100,000/year and abolish the IRS
@9BXCHQB2yrs2Y
Yes. At least make it headache free while robbing us.
@94SJY7T3yrs3Y
Let companies do so and the IRS should point the way to them.
@FLPOPULISTConstitution3yrs3Y
Yes, for now, but abolish all income taxation on labor and move toward the FAIR TAX in the spirit of Ron and Rand Paul
@8JFBLKH5yrs5Y
I suggest a flat tax rate, no refunds to much give and take.
@8FT42G25yrs5Y
We should both free filing directly to IRS and Tax software companies
@8FM8QVQ5yrs5Y
Yes but I would prefer to eliminate income tax and abolish the IRS.
@8FFN5KX5yrs5Y
Taxation is theft! Abolish the IRS!
@8FDHT365yrs5Y
Yes, but I would prefer to eliminate income taxes and abolish the IRS
Yes, but I’d prefer to eliminate income taxes and abolish the IRS
@8DZLVFR5yrs5Y
Yes, the IRS should do our taxes themselves
@8CX29ZV5yrs5Y
Yes but it would need to be regulated by an independent non government entity.
@ZEKECMEBANE5yrs5Y
Yes, but I would prefer to eliminate income tax for those how make less than $100,000/year and abolish the IRS
@9C2JPSTLibertarian2yrs2Y
No because I do not trust the IRS
@99TT6VCIndependent2yrs2Y
only for low income individuals
Yes, and I would like an increase in taxes on the wealthy.
@97WN7XG3yrs3Y
Yes, but I would prefer to decrease income taxes and decrease the power of the IRS.
the IRS should automatically do taxes and send a confirmation to each citizen. correct any issues, sign, and return.
@8HB7BYY5yrs5Y
The IRS should commission someone who knows what they're doing (Intuit) to make a free filing system, but the IRS should not be trusted to make it on their own.
@8G9CSK6Republican5yrs5Y
Yes, but eliminate income taxes and abolish the IRS
Yes, but I would prefer that the IRS calculate taxes owed instead of people filing their taxes, as some other countries do.
@8F2QHZC5yrs5Y
Maybe as long as there are other options still in place. Like people still have the option to use turbo tax or their accountant etc. Also how do I know that the IRS form wouldn’t charge me the maximum amount it could instead of trying to get me the most breaks.
@8DFR5275yrs5Y
No, the IRS already knows how much we or they owe so they should just tell us and have us pay or receive our reimbursement. We should have the option to do our own taxes to challenge the calculations from the IRS.
@8D7BXFXIndependent5yrs5Y
Yes, but have someone check to make sure no mistakes are made.
@8JPC5XT5yrs5Y
HR departments of the company you work for should be required to submit your taxes and either add refunds or deduct more from your paycheck as needed.
@Finickydesert5yrs5Y
Yes, and the IRS should file it automatically like other countries
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