[Hidden-tech] TAXES

[Allen Cohen]

Hello Annamarie and all those asking about taxes.

So that you understand where I am coming from, I have a degree in 
accounting and went through extensive tax preparation training with H&R 
Block.  I used to manage the H&R Block office in Brattleboro.  I left a 
few years ago.  I have no loyalty toward the office, as I did not get 
along with the owner of the franchise. However, there are some very 
capable tax preparers there.  Kerri Brown, in particular, is very, very 
good and has done a lot of returns for small business owners.  H&R Block 
has the most extensive training program of any of the tax preparation 
companies. I found my preparers were more up to date than the 
accountants in the area.  The one negative in going to Block is the cost 
compared with doing it yourself.

After seeing the results of Turbo Tax while managing the Block office I 
can tell you that we saved clients a lot of money over what Turbo Tax 
told them they owed.  I have no respect for that program. Some people 
came into our office before they hit the "send" button because Turbo Tax 
told them they owed taxes and they questioned that.  They left our 
office anticipating a significant refund.  This happened many times!

I have had my own small business for most of my adult life.  I have been 
using H&R Block at Home and its predecessors for about 40 years.  If you 
walk through the whole interview process you should end up with an 
accurate return.

Allen Cohen



On 3/28/2016 6:04 PM, Annamarie Pluhar wrote:
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> Related query...
>
> I just heard from my accountant of 24 years (!!) that he is not well 
> and won't be able to do my taxes. I'm willing to do them myself IF 
> there is good software to help. I'm in Vermont, self-employed, home 
> use for business etc. Recommendations?
>
> Thanks
> Annamarie
>
> On 28 Mar 2016, at 17:52, Rich Roth wrote:
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>     2 Recommendations at the top of the Valley:
>     - http://www.teaandtaxes.com/ - Wendy Marsden
>     - http://www.sdccpa.net/ - Steve Chamberlin
>     both CPA's
>
>     HOWEVER given the date, I would seriously consider filing a tax
>     extension -- it's one short form like:
>     "I need an extension and I think I owe $XYZ, check enclosed."
>
>     You are supposed to pay any tax owed with that extension, which
>     (of course) requires you to have filed out your taxes.
>
>     BUT the worst case is a small penalty on your underpayment -- and
>     since you have employment income and hence
>     some withholding, you're probably not up for much of a fine.
>     (disclaimer: I am neither a CPA or tax lawyer -- I just been
>     running businesses for (ah) 30+++ years)
>
>     Rich
>
>     On 3/28/2016 2:19 PM, Christine Dutton wrote:
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>         Hello,
>         I thought I was all set w/ someone to do taxes for 2015, and
>         my contact has fallen through. I have an employment income and
>         a small consulting business with minimal & uncomplicated
>         expenses. Please send recommendations!
>         Thank you!
>         Christine
>
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