TheBeesSteeze t1_je8kgwv wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:54 AM

Reply to comment by dodexahedron in My husband and I owe 22k in taxes but we only made a combine total of 75k by one-eye-owl

Yes, I also do my own taxes. I'm well aware of it's advantages.

Maybe you're right. They should just use the online software and if it says $25,000 as well, they should just pay this incredibly life changing amount without a second thought.

Silly me thinking they might want to consult at least ONE independent tax accountant who might be able to help out this person who obviously isn't very financially literate and could be making a huge mistake in some assumption or input.

dodexahedron t1_je8kqwi wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:57 AM

You're putting words in my mouth, and making some assumptions that aren't valid. I didn't say any of that. Agreed that an attorney or a well-reputed tax accountant is a good idea, if it looks like they will be on the hook for this massive sum. But, a no-cost option for initial comparison is a wise minimum before proceeding, and there definitely are red flags about the current preparer, at least from what OP has shared.

Have a nice night.

TheBeesSteeze t1_je8kx74 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 4:59 AM

> And it's free. So literally no skin off their noses. If the result jives with what the accountant said, they have confirmation. If the result doesn't match up at least in the same ballpark, they can either accept it or get a new accountant or tax law attorney.

You literally said the opposite earlier. My point was that they should get a second professional consult if they are about to pay the $25,000.

Anyways, glad we agree now. Cheers.