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TurboTax uses a “military discount” to trick US troops into paying to file their taxes

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Tags: usa, turbotax, military, taxes, tax preparation, author.justin elliott, author.kengo tsutsumi, source.propublica
https://www.propublica.org/article/turbotax-military-discount-trick-troops-paying-to-file-taxes

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Authors
Justin Elliott,Kengo Tsutsumi
Published
May 23 2019
Word count
1675 words

5 comments

  1. [2]
    spit-evil-olive-tips
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    Previously on the "TurboTax is an evil, manipulative company" topic: https://tildes.net/~tech/cku/heres_how_turbotax_just_tricked_you_into_paying_to_file_your_taxes

    Previously on the "TurboTax is an evil, manipulative company" topic: https://tildes.net/~tech/cku/heres_how_turbotax_just_tricked_you_into_paying_to_file_your_taxes

    5 votes
    1. MimicSquid
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      Specifically, Intuit, who owns the TurboTax brand.

      Specifically, Intuit, who owns the TurboTax brand.

      1 vote
  2. nic
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    USAA also advertises discounted TurboTax. I expect Intuit to not advertise the free version, but USAA?

    USAA also advertises discounted TurboTax.

    I expect Intuit to not advertise the free version, but USAA?

    2 votes
  3. Parliament
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    I am a professional in the industry - absolutely hate TurboTax (well, Intuit the company) and torrent their software every year.

    I am a professional in the industry - absolutely hate TurboTax (well, Intuit the company) and torrent their software every year.

    2 votes
  4. DonQuixote
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    Intuit has also gotten into the sub-prime loan business.

    Intuit has also gotten into the sub-prime loan business.

    2 votes