Stop Wasting Money on Tax Pros: The Truth About Filing Your Own Taxes | The Financial Mirror

Tax season is here, but don’t overpay to file your taxes! Did you know that taxpayers waste up to $13 billion annually by paying for services they don’t need? With the 2025 standard deduction increases, most taxpayers can take the guesswork out of filing and skip the unnecessary expense of hiring a professional. This episode dives deep into everything you need to know to take control of your taxes, save time, and maximize your money.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

o The 2025 Standard Deduction: How the increases—$15,000 for single filers, $30,000 for married couples, and $22,500 for heads of households—simplify filing for most Americans.

o Why Most Taxpayers Don’t Need a Tax Professional: Understand when hiring a pro is necessary and when filing on your own is more than enough.

o How to Take Advantage of Free and Affordable Filing Options: Discover why 70% of taxpayers qualify for IRS Free File, yet only 3% use it, and learn how to access free or low-cost options.

o Tax Software Platforms Compared: We review TurboTax, H&R Block, TaxAct, Ramsey SmartTax, and IRS Free File to help you pick the best one for your needs.

o Common Tax Myths Debunked: Learn why refunds aren’t “free money,” why most taxpayers don’t need to itemize, and how easy filing really is.

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Articles Referenced:
IRS Tax Inflation Adjustments for 2025: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-releases-tax-inflation-adjustments-for-tax-year-2025
Data on Free File Usage: https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/taxes/data-taxpayers-freefile
Ramsey SmartTax Overview: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/taxes/smarttax
H&R Block Online Tax Filing: https://www.hrblock.com/online-tax-filing/
TurboTax Features and Pricing: https://turbotax.intuit.com/
TaxAct Tax Software: https://www.taxact.com/

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