140,000 people did their taxes with the free IRS direct file pilot, but the program’s future is unclear

chicagotribune.com WASHINGTON — The IRS said Friday that more than 140,000 taxpayers filed their taxes through its new direct file pilot program and participants saved roughly $5.6 million in…

Claiming high user satisfaction, IRS will decide on renewing free tax site

washingtonpost.com The Biden administration announced Friday that its first-of-its-kind free tax filing website came in under budget and earned high marks from users, and that officials will…

IRS Says Its Free Tax-Prep Software Saved Americans $5.6 Million in Fees

barrons.com The IRS says it is encouraged by the early results of its new free tax-preparation service, Direct File, and is evaluating whether to expand the program to cover taxpayers…

The rise of the 'tradwife'

cnbc.com If TikTok is any guide, more women are taking a traditional approach to romantic partnerships: Some say they are even opting out of the workforce entirely in favor of the…

These Companies Give Their Employees Free Mental Health Days

tech.co Mental health has a long history of being stigmatized in the workplace. However, with new research suggesting that 64% of US workers battle with their mental on a daily…

The Best Energy Stock to Invest $1,000 in Right Now

finance.yahoo.com The news over the past year or so has sparked more than its share of discussion about the uncertainties in the economy, especially as it relates to geopolitical tensions…

AI boom can even work on your taxes

ft.com Tax preparer Intuit’s market valuation bigger than Goldman Sachs after becoming unexpected beneficiary of AI enthusiasm

7 Growth Stocks to Buy Now: Q2 Edition

investorplace.com Investing in growth stocks can deliver outsized gains, but investors have to stick with these stocks during volatile stretches. These stocks are more vulnerable to price…

Get an internship at one of these 25 companies in 2024 if you want high pay and a good career path

fastcompany.com If you’re a current student or recent grad hoping to get your foot in the door, an internship is a good way to jump-start your career. However, not all internships are…

These are the 25 best internships of 2024, based on pay and career opportunities

businessinsider.com Many of the top internships in Glassdoor's ranking are in tech, finance, and consulting. Anchiy Summer internship season is almost here. Students are now looking for the…

Everything You Need To Know To Grow A Startup In 2024 w/ Jason Lemkin

dcs.megaphone.fm Ep. 217 Are marketing budgets going to go up? Is product marketing a waste of time? Kipp and Kieran with guest Jason Lemkin (CEO of SaaStr) dive into brand marketing. Learn…

5 new ways TurboTax made filing your taxes harder this year

fastcompany.com “The tax code is too complicated—everyone needs an advocate in their corner to get the best outcome during tax season,” Intuit, the maker of TurboTax, wrote at the start of…

Stevie® Awards Announce Winners in 18th Annual Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service

benzinga.com FAIRFAX, Va., April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winners in the 18th annual Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service, recognized as the world's top , were unveiled on…

Senator Warren slams Intuit's 'junk fees' on Tax Day

theregister.com As Americans go through their annual ceremony of tax day, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) has reminded the FTC that tax software biz Intuit is making bank on "junk fees."…

Warren slams TurboTax for upselling taxpayers during filing process

thehill.com Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) criticized TurboTax on Monday for charging taxpayers for relatively simple tax returns and repeatedly upselling them during the filing…

IRS Direct File pilot gets 100K users as US hits tax deadline

thehill.com Tax day has arrived and most Americans have until 11:59 p.m. tonight in their local time zone to file their 2023 returns without incurring a late fee. The 2024 filing season…

Intuit and H&R Block use AI chatbots to help people file their taxes

marketplace.org This Tax Day, payers in 12 states have the opportunity to use a pilot IRS system to directly file their taxes online. For now, it can only handle the most straightforward of…

Americans Are Severely Lacking In Financial Literacy

benzinga.com Financial Literacy Month is upon us, and it's sorely needed. According to some estimates, 57% of Americans are financially illiterate, and 77% are financially "anxious." On…

TurboTax maker puts a pink spin on exploitative financial products

msnbc.com Tax preparation behemoth Intuit (maker of TurboTax) recently unveiled a new campaign branding itself as a feminist company. “When it comes to the complexities of the tax…

US high schoolers want financial education, but many schools don't offer it: survey

aol.com A recent survey by Intuit found that U.S. high school students want to learn about personal finance in schools but that many lack access to such courses at school, while…