[Anonymous]

Lot of my friends are asking whether I could file their tax returns (for a fee:). I would love to do this as I just started working in public accounting, this will give me more experience and extra cash can’t hurt.

I’ve always filed mine & my parents’ tax returns using Turbo tax; creating different accounts with e-mail addresses, etc. However, is there better a way to do this? I don’t want to open 10 turbo tax accounts when most of the tax returns I will do will be straightforward. Some of these will be 1040NR, which doesn’t even qualify for efiling on turbo tax.

Any help is appreciated!! Thanks!

[taxgeek83]

Have you considered investing in an inexpensive tax prep software program? If you search the forum I think there have been a few threads discussing the differences/similarities/pros/cons of the various programs out there. It might be helpful if you choose to go that route. 🙂

[leglock]

Do u have a ptin? If u r charging u need one

[Anonymous]

I have PTIN from work, can I use the same one? or not recommended/ethical?

@taxgeek83: Thank you, I will look into that.

[Ntw6817]

I don't believe you're able to be a paid preparer using turbo tax. I've heard a lot of people recommend Drake as a cheap software. I have a friend who only does like 10 returns and he uses it.

[alboreland]

I know Turbo Tax lets you file up to 5 returns with the software purchase. I'm not sure if you could do another 5 if you purchased it again. You would have to use a diffent email. I might try it, but don't want to waste the money if it doesn't work.

[Anonymous]

No.

People always ask. Answer is always no.

[M.O.D.]

Yes.

People always ask. Answer is always yes.

BA Mathematics, UC Berkeley
Certificates in CPA and EA preparation, College of San Mateo
CMA I 420, II 470
FAR 91, AUD Feb 2015 (Gleim self-study)

[Anonymous]

What do you guys normally charge?

[M.O.D.]

Charge going rate less 10-20%

BA Mathematics, UC Berkeley
Certificates in CPA and EA preparation, College of San Mateo
CMA I 420, II 470
FAR 91, AUD Feb 2015 (Gleim self-study)

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