Money Best Tax Software for 2016 Returns?

**Buehler445** · 02-21-2017, 09:57 PM

I work for an accountant during tax season, so my advice is limited.

My buddy uses Turbo Tax. He tried to take deductions on a listed vehicle and threw in the towel (He's a CPA). Probably works OK, but don't try to deduct vehicle usage.

Honest answer, get a better accountant. I don't think my accountant charges 1500 to anyone but a few giant customers she has to spend a shitton of time reconciling junk books or complicated notes and intercompany bullshit.

I'd bet I could knock yours out in a couple hours with a half hour of setup and an hour of review, and I'd bet she'd charge you <$500. Obviously that would depend on what all you have and what you have for records, but if it were me (me being some version of me not working for an accountant), I'd just find a better accountant.

02-21-2017, 09:57 PM	#22
Buehler445 Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scott City KS Casino cash: $-1455266	I work for an accountant during tax season, so my advice is limited. My buddy uses Turbo Tax. He tried to take deductions on a listed vehicle and threw in the towel (He's a CPA). Probably works OK, but don't try to deduct vehicle usage. Honest answer, get a better accountant. I don't think my accountant charges 1500 to anyone but a few giant customers she has to spend a shitton of time reconciling junk books or complicated notes and intercompany bullshit. I'd bet I could knock yours out in a couple hours with a half hour of setup and an hour of review, and I'd bet she'd charge you <$500. Obviously that would depend on what all you have and what you have for records, but if it were me (me being some version of me not working for an accountant), I'd just find a better accountant.
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