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Hate taxes? H&R Block's new AI chatbot aims to reduce your tax frustrations

TechRadar

Ken Jennings: things you didn't know about the Jeopardy host

Ken Jennings went from Jeopardy contestant to Jeopardy host, but what else is there to know about him?

WhatToWatch

You're probably middle class if you're a single millennial or boomer, living in Florida and making $45,000 to $145,000 per year

H&R Block’s chief tax officer Kathy Pickering says millennials and boomers “have drastically different views of the world,” but not about money.

Fortune

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Democrats accuse tax prep firms of undermining new IRS effort on electronic free file tax returns

Congressional Democrats are accusing big tax preparation firms including Intuit and H&R Block of undermining the federal government’s upcoming electronic free file tax return system

The Independent UK

IRS steps toward a new free-file tax return system have both supporters and critics mobilizing

Plans by the IRS to test a new electronic free-file tax return system next year have got supporters and critics of the idea mobilizing over whether the government should set up a permanent program to help people file their taxes without needing to pay somebody else to figure out what…

The Independent UK

Why These 2 Stocks Are Hot Tech Picks Right Now

The software industry is expanding amid strong demand and advancements. Therefore, fundamentally strong tech stocks Microsoft (MSFT) and F5 (FFIV) might be solid buys. Read on.

StockNews.com

Is Microsoft (MSFT) a Strong Buy This Week?

As the demand for generative AI proliferates, software giant Microsoft (MSFT) has actively pursued innovation in this field, capturing headlines and raising investor interest. However, is the stock a strong buy this week? Read on to find out.

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Tax prep firms shared private data from millions of customers with Meta and Google, lawmakers say

Potential breach of taxpayers’ incomes, tax refund and personal information should be ‘immediately’ investigated, congressional investigation urges

The Independent UK

H&R Block, others shared ‘extraordinarily sensitive’ customer data with Meta, lawmakers say

Three large tax preparation firms sent highly personal and financial information on tens of millions of taxpayers to Facebook parent company Meta to help create targeted advertising.

Chicago Sun-Times

3 tax prep firms shared 'extraordinarily sensitive' data about taxpayers with Meta, lawmakers say

Some congressional Democrats say three large tax preparation firms sent “extraordinarily sensitive” information on tens of millions of taxpayers to Facebook parent company Meta over at least two years

The Independent UK

Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards: Tax Software

The results of the Kiplinger Readers’ Choice Awards' best tax software category. Our awards celebrate the very best products and services in personal finance.

Kiplinger

Editorial: IRS wants to branch out

All the new funding that congressional Democrats and President Joe Biden showered on the IRS has the tax agency thinking big. That should worry taxpayers.

Tribune News Service

Will an IRS Tax Prep Service Replace H&R Block or TurboTax?

IRS Direct File has some wondering if people will leave H&R Block and TurboTax and let the IRS do their taxes.

Kiplinger

IRS moves forward with free e-filing system in pilot program to launch in 2024

The IRS is planning to launch a pilot program for a government-run, online tax filing system that’s free for all

The Independent UK

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Stocks Close Higher on Hopes for U.S. Debt Ceiling Resolution

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Monday closed up +0.30%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IU ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.55%. Stock indexes Monday closed moderately higher on hopes that...

Reason

Simplify the Tax Code Instead of Creating an IRS Rival to TurboTax

Americans collectively spend billions of hours each year preparing their taxes. Rather than adding a government-run website into the mix, politicians should just simplify the tax code.

Barchart

Stocks Mixed as Hawkish Fed Comments Push Bond Yields Higher

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.03%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.05%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.05%. U.S. stocks this morning gave up an early advance...

Fortune

Would you trust the IRS to prepare your taxes? Upcoming report could lead to government-run tax prep option

Pending report could set off a number of fights.

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The Independent UK

New push on US-run free electronic tax-filing system for all

It’s that time of year when throngs of taxpayers are buckling down to file their income tax returns before Tuesday’s filing deadline, and many often pay to use software from private companies such as Intuit and H&R Block

Tribune News Service

Citing gender-equity gap in NIL money, two Baltimore-area college athletes join fight to level playing field

BALTIMORE — Last fall, Mia Ewell and a male college athlete did the same promotional work for an online employment company. But when it was time to get paid, Ewell, a junior shortstop for the Morgan State softball team, received $30 less than her counterpart.

Los Angeles Times

How to file your taxes and get your refund for free in 2023

Historically, April is tax time. (We will hold briefly for boos.) But there is a silver lining. Two, actually: Most people don’t need to pay for special software to file them. And if you’re fortunate enough to be a Californian, your state and federal taxes probably aren’t due until October.

Tom’s Guide

FreeTaxUSA 2022 Edition review

With a streamlined interface and manual input, FreeTaxUSA 2022 covers many tax situations, but don’t use it if you have a lot of questions.

Tom’s Guide

TaxAct Deluxe review: Tax pro help for everyone

TaxAct provides more guidance than ever, including live help with a tax pro at all tiers and specialty products for businesses and the self-employed.

Tom’s Guide

TaxSlayer Classic 2023 (tax year 2022) review

TaxSlayer Classic covers all tax scenarios, but it’s not a good choice for crypto holders.

Tom’s Guide

Intuit TurboTax Deluxe 2022 review: Tax returns with the best guidance

Intuit TurboTax Deluxe 2022’s hallmarks remain its extensive tax expert assistance and strong support for importing investments and cryptocurrency, but it comes at a higher price than ever before.

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