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Can you file someone's taxes for them with their permission?

I have someone that wants me to file their taxes for them.  Can I do that as long as I have their permission?

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Can you file someone's taxes for them with their permission?

You can prepare the other person's taxes with their permission.

However, unless you have a Power of Attorney that authorizes you to do it, you can not 'file' it for them.  After reviewing their tax return that you prepared, the other person must 'sign' the tax return (if it is e-filed, there is an electronic 'signature' screen) before it can be filed.


As a side note, if you are paid for preparing the tax return, that causes a bunch of other problems and you may not be able to use TurboTax for that.

Can you file someone's taxes for them with their permission?

No I'm just trying to help out a friend..they asked me to prepare for them and then they want to look over before they sign..but how do I do it? I have a personal account with turbo tax..so would I make an account for them or can I just use my account to fill out the forms?

Can you file someone's taxes for them with their permission?

You should set up a new account for them (or have them set it up).

As a side note, the CD/downloaded version of TurboTax allows you to file multiple tax returns for the same price.  So if you are planning to file multiple tax returns in future years, you may consider the CD/downloaded version (it is better software too).

Can you file someone's taxes for them with their permission?

Does it cost anything or is it free?

Can you file someone's taxes for them with their permission?

Can you file someone's taxes for them with their permission?

The Online version is only good for 1 return. But you can use the same email address for 5 accounts.  To do another return you have to set up a new account and new user name and pay any fees again. So if you have more than 1 return to do it might be better to buy the Desktop program.  And Desktop has more features.

How to start another return in the Online version
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OR they might qualify for  The Turbo Tax Freedom website which is free for federal and state.  And has more forms than the Federal Free Edition, like the full 1040 return and Schedules A, B, C , D, E, F, EIC, H, K-1, SE,  etc.

To qualify for the Tax Freedom website  you just need to meet one of these 3 things
AGI $31,000 or less
Active duty military with AGI of $62,000 or less
OR qualify for EIC (earned income credit.)

In order to use the Tax Freedom Edition, you have to start it at a special website:
<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://turbotax.intuit.com/taxfreedom/">http://turbotax.intuit.com/taxfreedom/</a>

When you get to Tax Freedom use the link to "I Qualify, Start Now" at the bottom instead of the sign in link. And you have to create a new account, if you use the same account info it will take you back to Turbo Tax.

Can you file someone's taxes for them with their permission?

Wait so you can use one email..and do up to 5 returns?  Do they have to be for the same person?  I wish I knew that before because I have children and I been doing them all separate..ugh

Can you file someone's taxes for them with their permission?

Yes you have to do them separate and pay for each one.  But you can use the same email for 5 different Online Accounts.  But if you have more than 1 return to do you should be buying the Desktop CD or download program that you install on your computer.  It can do unlimited returns and efile 5 federal for free.

And in the Desktop program you can see and enter directly into the actual forms.  Desktop also has a What-If worksheet.  Your return is kept on your own computer so you will always have access to it in the future like if you need a copy or need to amend it.  And other features.  Oh, and you can use a lower version because all the Desktop programs have all the same forms. If you buy the cd at the store the Basic version does not include the state.  And Deluxe is available both with and without the state.  Because some states don't have an income tax.  Look around for sales at stores.  You can see the Desktop versions here, <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/">https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/...>

Can you file someone's taxes for them with their permission?

You said I can file multiple returns for the same price..can you elaborate on that a bit..please

Can you file someone's taxes for them with their permission?

There are 2 ways to use Turbo Tax.  You can use the Online web/cloud version.  That is only good for 1 return (federal and state).  You have to set up a new account for each return and pay for each one.  And your tax return is stored online at Turbo Tax.  You can see the Online versions here,  <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/">https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/onlin...>

Then there is the Desktop program you can buy as a CD in the stores or directly from Turbo Tax and install on your own computer.  It can do more than 1 return.  It lets you efile 5 federal returns for free.  If you have more than 5 returns you can print and mail the rest.  And it has more features than the Online web version.  You can see the Desktop versions here,  <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/">https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/...>

Can you file someone's taxes for them with their permission?

Can you file someone's taxes for them with their permission?

ok..I think I understand now..I always have people asking me to help..and I like to..is there any download or cd that lets you do more than 5?  And you said if its more than 5 I can print out and mail the rest? Is there a charge to print out.  When I went on before to try to find out it wouldn't tell me til i entered in all the info and i'm just trying to avoid wasting time so I can help my friends cause they don't know anything about taxes and really can't afford to pay like that

Can you file someone's taxes for them with their permission?

You can print them all for free from the Desktop CD program. The IRS limits you to only 5 efiles.   But you still sound confused between the Online version and the Desktop program.  There's a lot more I can tell you but right now it will only confuse you more.

So next year BUY the CD at Walmart or Costco and see how you like it instead of going online.

Can you file someone's taxes for them with their permission?

I may have to buy one for this year..cause i have already had at least 10 friends and family asking for help..But i just didn't know how to help them.  And it would be easier if I just prepared for them for free instead of explaining to each person.  That would take way too long
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