andrew, 7 months ago to law

#Intuit should get out of the anti-Direct File business (read: stop being evil) and start lobbying for an open #API.

“Ultimately, the Direct File program is a call for this industry to evolve. It necessitates a reimagining of value proposition to align with taxpayers’ evolving needs and expectations. But it remains an open question whether these companies are up to the challenge."

#lawfedi @law

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/tax-insights-and-commentary/intuit-and-others-should-use-ai-to-complement-irs-direct-file

BigAngBlack, 9 months ago to blackmastodon

> @ProPublica 🔗 https://newsie.social/users/ProPublica/statuses/111125940360915980

#TurboTax Parent Company's Latest Argument Against Free Tax Filing: It Will Harm #Black Taxpayers

Articles published around the country repeat Intuit’s assertion — sometimes almost word for word — that the upcoming #IRS pilot program would hurt Black Americans.

A researcher whose work is cited by #Intuit says the company is misstating her findings.

#Taxes #TaxPrep #News

https://www.propublica.org/article/turbotax-intuit-black-taxpayers-irs-free-file-marketing?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=mastodon-post

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ProPublica, 9 months ago to random

#TurboTax Parent Company's Latest Argument Against Free Tax Filing: It Will Harm #Black Taxpayers

Articles published around the country repeat Intuit’s assertion — sometimes almost word for word — that the upcoming #IRS pilot program would hurt Black Americans.

A researcher whose work is cited by #Intuit says the company is misstating her findings.

#Taxes #TaxPrep #News

https://www.propublica.org/article/turbotax-intuit-black-taxpayers-irs-free-file-marketing?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=mastodon-post