Being an accountant I should know the answer to this, but I don't, as I've always just used the software my firm has used. Now that I'm no longer in public accounting, what's the best tax preparation software that you'd recommend?

 

Also, I prepare both my brothers, my parents, my sister-in-laws, and my brother-in-laws returns. I want to make sure whatever software I purchase allows me to do multiple returns, and not just file my own.

 

Suggestions?

Being an accountant I should know the answer to this, but I don't, as I've always just used the software my firm has used. Now that I'm no longer in public accounting, what's the best tax preparation software that you'd recommend?

 

Also, I prepare both my brothers, my parents, my sister-in-laws, and my brother-in-laws returns. I want to make sure whatever software I purchase allows me to do multiple returns, and not just file my own.

 

Suggestions?

 

I've used TaxAct in the past. I've used FreeTaxUSA.com as well. Both are fine for 90% of taxpayers.

I've used TaxAct in the past. I've used FreeTaxUSA.com as well. Both are fine for 90% of taxpayers.

 

And I'd be able to do multiple returns on either of these?

And I'd be able to do multiple returns on either of these?

 

Yes for both. I do my family's as well.

Awesome, thanks!

 

Was looking into doing Turbo Tax and it's so danged expensive because you have to pay for the software and then pay for each state return you file. This sounds like a much cheaper, easier way to go.

Why in the world would you leave public accounting?:ohbrother:

Being an accountant I should know the answer to this, but I don't, as I've always just used the software my firm has used. Now that I'm no longer in public accounting, what's the best tax preparation software that you'd recommend?

 

Also, I prepare both my brothers, my parents, my sister-in-laws, and my brother-in-laws returns. I want to make sure whatever software I purchase allows me to do multiple returns, and not just file my own.

 

Suggestions?

Why in the world would you leave public accounting?:ohbrother:

 

1) I wanted to have a life away from the office.

 

2) I'm not going to be the type of father that way too many of my co-workers were when I start having kids. Working 70+ hours a week, and never seeing your kids is not how I want to be as a dad.

 

3) Was offered a great opportunity on the corporate side by one of my clients, that paid better, was less stressful, and had a greater opportunity to advance my career.

 

Plenty of other reasons, but those were the top three....

I guess I missed the boat......

1) I wanted to have a life away from the office.

 

2) I'm not going to be the type of father that way too many of my co-workers were when I start having kids. Working 70+ hours a week, and never seeing your kids is not how I want to be as a dad.

 

3) Was offered a great opportunity on the corporate side by one of my clients, that paid better, was less stressful, and had a greater opportunity to advance my career.

 

Plenty of other reasons, but those were the top three....

1) I wanted to have a life away from the office.

 

2) I'm not going to be the type of father that way too many of my co-workers were when I start having kids. Working 70+ hours a week, and never seeing your kids is not how I want to be as a dad.

 

3) Was offered a great opportunity on the corporate side by one of my clients, that paid better, was less stressful, and had a greater opportunity to advance my career.

 

Plenty of other reasons, but those were the top three....

Kudos, smart move. :thumb:

1) I wanted to have a life away from the office.

 

2) I'm not going to be the type of father that way too many of my co-workers were when I start having kids. Working 70+ hours a week, and never seeing your kids is not how I want to be as a dad.

 

3) Was offered a great opportunity on the corporate side by one of my clients, that paid better, was less stressful, and had a greater opportunity to advance my career.

 

Plenty of other reasons, but those were the top three....

 

 

My son is about your age and would have left public accounting had he not left audit. He is in a group now with more "normal" hours. Really enjoys the day-to-day now vs the dread he had in audit.

My son is about your age and would have left public accounting had he not left audit. He is in a group now with more "normal" hours. Really enjoys the day-to-day now vs the dread he had in audit.

 

I was in audit, and there's definitely not a "down time" in audit like there can be from time to time in the accounting and tax sides. New job is still audit, but the internal side and much more "normal" hours. Kudos to him for sticking with it, it's definitely not for everyone.

Never been on the corporate side.....I'm sure there are pluses and minuses both sides. Never had any regrets, but I don't know what I am missing.

Never been on the corporate side.....I'm sure there are pluses and minuses both sides. Never had any regrets, but I don't know what I am missing.

 

If you've never been on both sides, how can you question someone for making a change that is better for them?

Alright, which one of you is doing my taxes?

If you've never been on both sides, how can you question someone for making a change that is better for them?

I wasn't questioning at all. I was being facetious. I fully understand why someone would leave public accounting. I've seen people leave for many years.