gerri[at]creativefolk.com wrote:
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Thanks. But I think I phrased my question wrong, which should have
been: is there a way for an individual to imput the data and file
electronically, for free, if one includes a Schedule C? My forms are
prepared and ready to file. Last year I sent them in via snail mail,
the IRS data processor accidently deleted my IRA, and I spent nearly a
year trying to straighten that out and get my full refund.

I'm assuming such an error would be avoided by filing electronically,
but I hate to spend the extra money on something like TurboTax just to
file online, so I was hoping there was a free file option. Last year I
waded through about a dozen programs and the dealbreaker was always
Schedule C, so I gave up. I thought perhaps someone here would know
from experience if one of the free efiles included Schedule C, or if
there was another way for an individual to simply imput the data and
hit send, as I can do with my state sales tax form.

Thanks...I know this is a crazy time of year for all of you,
especially the Moderator, and I appreciate your help.

:-) Tommy

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thomasb369[at]yahoo.com (Tommy) posted:

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Hi, Tommy, I'm one of those volunteers who prepare taxes free. We're
trained in basic tax law and how to use TaxWise software to prepare
common tax returns. But there simply isn't time to train us thoroughly
in the intricacies of Schedule C returns (which may include inventories,
depreciation, etc.).

Therefore, the insurance which covers volunteers against errors and
omissions specifies that we should not prepare any returns which include
forms or tax issues for which we have not been trained -- and the
Schedule C and E (rental real estate) are both cited as most common
problems.

We are told that if we were to prepare a return including such forms,
and the taxpayer sued, we would not be covered. Therefore, it would void
the entire policy terms if we were to undertake such work.

So we get a very stern lecture _not_ to undertake such things.

Sorry, you'll either have to do it yourself, or find a paid preparer. I
would recommend a good paid preparer, paricularly the first year you're
in business -- to make sure your setup is done properly. (If you then
become familiar with the forms and process, you can decide whether you
want to do it yourself.)

Bill

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On Feb 23, 10:34*am, "thomasb...[at]yahoo.com" <thomasb...[at]yahoo.comwrote:
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location, age, etc.

========================================= MODERATOR'S COMMENT:
Please trim all that extra stuff before posting.

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Can anyone tell me if the free e-file applies to those who need to
file schedule C? It seems I checked a few of the IRS-referred sites
last year and though I qualify based on income, age, location, etc,
once I got down to the fine print, schedule C was the dealbreaker.

Thanks very much for your assistance.

Tommy

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