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Level 3
posted Apr 16, 2022 1:10:01 PM

Doesn't TT understand English? (singular vs plural)

Reading this was so confusing. Referring to one person as "They", "Their" etc. This example is found in the help section on Underpayment Penalty.
"Example: In 2020, Lee paid $6,000 total in taxes. They changed jobs and thinks their income will be lower in 2021, so they plan to pay $5,000 in estimated tax payments for 2021.
When Lee prepares their..."

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Level 15
Apr 16, 2022 1:14:45 PM

TurboTax uses gender-neutral pronouns.

Level 3
Apr 16, 2022 2:17:43 PM

But this has nothing to do with gender.

Level 15
Apr 16, 2022 2:19:11 PM