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K.G. asks from Auburn, IN on January 26, 2012

Our Tax Guy Has Me So Freaked Out!

Ok normally I do our taxes with turbo tax and do efile, easy peasy, No problems. But since we have been 1099A for a foreclouser I have had to ask our financial guy to do our taxes, That is beyond my knowledge. He is so anti government its freaking me out. He wants to mail evrything in bc he says the efile is dangerous the government has a big conspericy (sp) that the people dont know about, and mailing it in is the safest way. My thought is its one less thing for the government to lose paperwork wise when its all on a computer format. He says to its longer and harder to do it as efile. I am thinking its easier and faster. This is more a a vent as I am just chomping at the bit with the possibility of us not being able to have the foreclouser waived with the mortgage relief act. So any tax people out there what do the big stuff ie. 1099A and such what do you think. Is he just out there or am I thinking incorectly?

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yes he is an accountant and he knows his stuff, as for doing it myself, I really do not feel comfortable doing it bc of the 1099A we are talking about thousands of dollars in potential taxes we would have to pay if I screwed it up. Next year will be back to easy straight forward taxes. But this year is a a big no for me. I spoke to my MIL about him and she does agree that he is very very anti government. But he has never done them wrong, and has made them ALOT of money so like I said he knows his stuff. He has just really off views, but he is a by the book numbers guy.

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A.R. answers from Houston on January 26, 2012

You might want to look the guy up under 'Crazy Anti-Government Nutjobs.' His photo should be right next to the definition. :) I guess on a bright note at least he didn't suggest you chisel it on stone tablets to be saved for all time. Find another tax guy and move along with an e-file.

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D.H. answers from New York on January 26, 2012

He's actually required by law to e-file. As of Jan 2012, if a tax preparer prepares more than 11, s/he has to by law. This guy would be breaking the law. I don't think you want to mess around with this. Get a new preparer.

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X.O. answers from Chicago on January 26, 2012

Not only does he sound out of his mind, but I'd also worry about HIM having access to your sensitive information. I love my little brother so much, but he has mental health problems & conspiracy theories, and I'd NEVER give him my SSN.

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S.H. answers from Honolulu on January 26, 2012

He has a loose screw.... in many places.

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A.R. answers from Houston on January 26, 2012

You might want to look the guy up under 'Crazy Anti-Government Nutjobs.' His photo should be right next to the definition. :) I guess on a bright note at least he didn't suggest you chisel it on stone tablets to be saved for all time. Find another tax guy and move along with an e-file.

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S.S. answers from Los Angeles on January 26, 2012

find a new tax guy.. he sounds crazy!

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A.V. answers from Washington DC on January 26, 2012

I've never had a problem e-filing (did it myself with TurboTax or our state's online program), though with our current taxes, we have someone do them and then we mail them in. I don't think it's a conspiracy. Everything is going electronic these days. What's his opinion of online banking in general? Wait, don't ask him that.

You said "financial guy" do you mean "accountant" or what? Is he familiar enough with tax code to get your taxes done right? Do you use him for other things? Is he an older guy whose understanding of efiling is limited?

I'd find a new accountant, frankly. And keep an eye on my SSN.

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S.S. answers from Los Angeles on January 26, 2012

I'd be quietly backing away from that guy.

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☆.A. answers from Pittsburgh on January 26, 2012

He's out there. Find a new preparer. Yesterday.

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B.A. answers from Chicago on January 26, 2012

First off all of your info is online anyway from the irs,banks,insurance companies, etc. Even if you never access it, this IS how all businesses utilize their info now. This is something you should be able to handle on turbo tax and it should walk you through it. Just tell this guy you want your info back and if he asks why...just tell hhim you think he maybe part of a spy network and will use your info to destroy all the coral reefs of the world. If you act as crazy as he is he may just understand and hand it over and may question if perhaps he was brainwashed into being a tax guy. Lol

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D.H. answers from New York on January 26, 2012

He's actually required by law to e-file. As of Jan 2012, if a tax preparer prepares more than 11, s/he has to by law. This guy would be breaking the law. I don't think you want to mess around with this. Get a new preparer.

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C.P. answers from Columbia on January 26, 2012

OMG. Get a new tax accountant. Wow.

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K.P. answers from Seattle on January 26, 2012

Uhh yeah, your guy sounds like a weirdo! You need to find a new tax guy before this guy loses your stuff and potentially messes things up for you!

Get a sane one this time!

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J.T. answers from Dallas on January 26, 2012

Find someone else and e-file is def faster

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B.K. answers from Chicago on January 26, 2012

I would worry that someone a little off like him would miss important things because he's too busy being freaked out about the government.

My accountant would never do anything BUT efile anymore. It's much easier for her to do. I think you should shop around for someone else.

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D.P. answers from Seattle on January 26, 2012

He sounds like a quack. If you call him with a tax question, does he tell you that you should talk in person because his phone might be bugged? Even if the answer is no, you still need to find someone else.

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M.M. answers from Lake Charles on January 26, 2012

Wowie wow wow! He sounds like he's got some issues.. I'd be taking my information to someone else... maybe even try H&R Block onilne, you can actually start the process and not pay until the end so you can see if they cover the 1099A (I think I remember seeing something about it..) but at least you can see if you can do it yourself... At the very least find someone else or demand that you want it e-filed.

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R.A. answers from Wausau on January 26, 2012

If you already paid I would just make sure it was sent out with delivery confirmation. If not I would look for a new tax service

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J.L. answers from Chicago on January 26, 2012

Time to find a new tax guy.. big government conspiracies or not if you are obeying the law then we are required to file our taxes and disclose all pertinent information to Uncle Sam by April 15th or an approved extension. Efile is convenient. I wouldn't worry abou tit.

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M.B. answers from Austin on January 26, 2012

Frankly, I would go elsewhere...... I don't like dealing with conspiracy theorists in a professional manner..... and frankly, he isn't being very professional at this point, I don't think.

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M.T. answers from Nashville on January 26, 2012

That's a mental problem he has to work out, so what if you mail it for a peace of mind in getting it done right. If this guy knows his stuff and not doing anything illegal with your taxes, who cares if you mail or file it electronically?

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L.M. answers from New York on January 26, 2012

When it comes to business taxes a huge percentage of it MUST be filed electronically. My employer has filed hundreds of tax forms and makes tax payments electronically, there's never been a problem. I've filed my income taxes (federal and state) electronically and so have many of my friends, no problems.

I think he's out there and it's time for a new "financial guy".

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