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Originally Posted by donnamp
This is a totally crazy question - but can you still file paper forms w/ the IRS? My DD has to do a return this year and she only worked PT and makes min wage. My DH and I use a CPA for our taxes - but I hate to pay to have my DD's taxes done by our CPA - his fee would probably be her refund. She is in college and claimed as a dependent on our returns. She just needs to file a 1040 EZ - can you still do it the old fashioned way?
Donna
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yes you can. it may take a while before it is processed - i heard the IRS backlog is so behind that people who filed with a hardcopy from last tax season are currently getting "past due" letters in the mail!
if your DD feels comfortable, the IRS has a secure online filing option, and it's free. you won't need to mail in your W2 form, for example, if you can input the employer's info off of the W2.
for state, check to see whether she needs to file. her income might be so low that she could be exempt.
another option - ask your CPA how much extra they will charge for a 1040EZ.
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