IRS moves forward with a new free-file tax return system, supporters and critics mobilize
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On one side, civil society groups this week launched a coalition to promote the move toward a government-run free-file program. On the other, tax preparation firms like Intuit and H&R Block have been pouring millions into lobbying to try to stop the idea cold.
  • mick@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    From the article… The move “safeguards the IRS from an obvious conflict of interest where the tax collector becomes the tax preparer,” the bill’s summary states.

    Can we extrapolate that concept for all businesses? The next time I go to a grocery store, I’ll take a best guess how much my cart is. If I guess too low, the store can penalize me. If I pay too much, they’ll give me a refund in 3 months.