That's really annoying - I think I didn't save .pdfs some years specifically because it seems like the sort of thing that should be available free online forever.
I've always used TaxAct. (http://www.taxact.com/tax-preparation/) They offer a for-download version of their free basic package that has worked just fine for me, and I like that I have everything local. You have to pay up ($13) if you want the deluxe version that will import your prior year's return (and give you pointless advice), but I've been happy with them for several years now.
It turns out that the IRS's automated phone gizmo will tell you your PIN needed for e-filing... call 800-829-1040 and enter your ssn and birthday and it tells you over the phone.
I don't like to be one of those anticapitalist hippies but it's shit like this that makes me upset that you can't just deal directly with the government in question. "We won't file your taxes for you, but please feel free to visit one of these many vendors!" What sort of lobbyist bullshit led us to this system?
H&R Block can suck it. If you have enough lee-way time (it says 'allow two weeks for delivery,' but I'd allow more if you can) you ought to be able to request this for free from the IRS.
CA seems to charge $20 for it... oh Franchise Tax Board. I love you, but sometimes you tick me off. Especially when you continue to not hire me. LA taxes, I have no idea...or wherever you were before. Google search ought to help you.
Ha! It turns out it's even easier than this. You just have to call (800)829-1040 and enter your SSN, filing status, and birthday, and the phone robot tells you your PIN needed to file electronically.
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Yay for circumventing the H&R block scumbaggery!
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I don't like to be one of those anticapitalist hippies but it's shit like this that makes me upset that you can't just deal directly with the government in question. "We won't file your taxes for you, but please feel free to visit one of these many vendors!" What sort of lobbyist bullshit led us to this system?
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http://www.revenue.louisiana.gov/sections/eservices/LAFileOnline.aspx
Why not the feds?
TAXES YES!!
H&R Block can suck it. If you have enough lee-way time (it says 'allow two weeks for delivery,' but I'd allow more if you can) you ought to be able to request this for free from the IRS.
http://www.ftb.ca.gov/individuals/faq/ivr/615.shtml
CA seems to charge $20 for it... oh Franchise Tax Board. I love you, but sometimes you tick me off. Especially when you continue to not hire me. LA taxes, I have no idea...or wherever you were before. Google search ought to help you.
Re: TAXES YES!!