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Why Don’t More People Do Their Own Taxes?

March 17th, 2014 | 56 Comments

Why Don’t More People Do Their Own Taxes?

First, I need to get this out of the way: I don’t consider using tax software to be “doing your own taxes.”  I hear that kind of language all the time, but I disagree with it.  When you use tax software, you are not using your brain and you don’t gain any understanding of how income taxes are calculated or why.   I have observed that very few people I know prepare their own tax returns, despite … Read entire article »

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Grad Student Income Tax Site Up!

February 28th, 2013 | 3 Comments

Hi there!  This isn’t a normal posting day for EPF but I am just so excited to share this info with you I had to break the routine!   The grad student income tax website that I’ve been working on for the past few months is now live!  My partner, who works in the student loan office and is a CPA, did most of the writing and compiling and I helped in the research and editing to ensure that it addresses the particular tax challenges that grad students face.   I think this is a great resource for students at our university and across the US.  I hope fellowship recipients find it useful as they are preparing their taxes.   If you have any comments or constructive criticism regarding the information or presentation, please email me … Read entire article »

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