{"id":19951,"date":"2020-10-29T13:22:41","date_gmt":"2020-10-29T17:22:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.eztaxreturn.com\/?p=19951"},"modified":"2023-06-04T15:31:00","modified_gmt":"2023-06-04T20:31:00","slug":"4-smart-reasons-to-do-your-own-taxes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/4-smart-reasons-to-do-your-own-taxes\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Smart Reasons to Do Your Own Taxes"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Tax preparation<\/a> used to be a task most people just left to the professionals.\u00a0 But over the years, tax software<\/a> has made it easier than ever for taxpayers to prepare their own returns.\u00a0 In fact, over 71 million people did their own taxes in 2020.\u00a0 Here are some great reasons to make the switch.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It\u2019s easier than you think<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Many first-time filers rely on their parent\u2019s accountant to do their taxes due to their lack of experience.\u00a0 However, using most tax software requires no prior tax knowledge.\u00a0 ezTaxReturn.com makes the process super easy by using simple language and providing step-by-step guidance.\u00a0 They ask basic questions about your income and expenses, then prepare the necessary forms and calculations.\u00a0 All your answers come straight from your tax documents.\u00a0 It\u2019s almost like taking an open book test.\u00a0 Even those who know nothing about taxes can file with confidence.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

File whenever you want<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When you\u2019re paying someone else to do your taxes, you\u2019re on their time.\u00a0 This means you\u2019ll have to call and make an appointment then wait your turn.\u00a0 If they\u2019re in high demand, you may be waiting a while.\u00a0 Doing your own taxes is convenient.\u00a0 You can file whenever you want from the comfort of your own home.\u00a0 All you need is your phone, laptop or mobile device to complete your return.\u00a0 Best of all, you\u2019ll receive acknowledgement from the IRS<\/a> within 24 hours.\u00a0 Then you can begin tracking your refund.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Save yourself hundreds of dollars<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Hiring a professional to prepare your tax return is much more expensive than using tax software.\u00a0 The average tax preparation fee for a federal and state return with no itemized deductions<\/a> is $176.\u00a0 If you do need to itemize, the price jumps to $273.\u00a0 Taking matters into your own hands can save you a lot of money.\u00a0 Most ezTaxReturn customers qualify for a FREE federal return.\u00a0 Visit ezTaxReturn.com for qualifying details.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Learn more about taxes<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The best way to truly understand something is to do it yourself.\u00a0 Preparing your own return will teach you which credits and deductions you can claim to lower your tax bill.\u00a0 When you use ezTaxReturn<\/a> to do your taxes, you’ll see exactly how your refund or tax liability was calculated and why you didn\u2019t qualify for certain tax breaks.\u00a0 This will give you a good idea of how to improve your tax situation next year.\u00a0 We suggest checking out some of the other tax articles on the ezTaxReturn blog<\/a> like “What to expect when you file your taxes in 2021<\/a>“, so you\u2019re informed about the latest tax news.\u00a0 And if you aren’t already, subscribe to our monthly newsletter.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Tax preparation used to be a task most people just left to the professionals.\u00a0 But over the years, tax software has made it easier than ever for taxpayers to prepare their own returns.\u00a0 In fact, over 71 million people did their own taxes in 2020.\u00a0 Here are some great reasons to make the switch. It\u2019s […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":22449,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19951","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tax-tips-and-planning"],"yoast_head":"\n4 Smart Reasons to Do Your Own Taxes<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Tax software has made it easier than ever for taxpayers to prepare their own returns. 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