So pretty much all changed over to Linux Mint, but, needs...

[wutsinterweb]

So I've moved all three computers to Linux Mint KDE 18.1 now, two dual boot but I may change that to remove Windows in the future.

Pretty much all I want and need to do can be done without Windows, but, one thing comes to mind and it worries me:

I use Turbo Tax.

What do I do to do taxes easily like turbo tax does, in Linux?

[DeMus]

So I've moved all three computers to Linux Mint KDE 18.1 now, two dual boot but I may change that to remove Windows in the future.

Pretty much all I want and need to do can be done without Windows, but, one thing comes to mind and it worries me:

I use Turbo Tax.

What do I do to do taxes easily like turbo tax does, in Linux?

Linux is free, no need to pay taxes.

[greerd]

Taxes are the only reason I still have Win7 in a vm, I don't know of any tax program that run on Linux natively.

[JerryF]

So I've moved all three computers to Linux Mint KDE 18.1 now, two dual boot but I may change that to remove Windows in the future.

Pretty much all I want and need to do can be done without Windows, but, one thing comes to mind and it worries me:

I use Turbo Tax.

What do I do to do taxes easily like turbo tax does, in Linux?

I'm in the same boat as you are. I haven't come across any tax program in Linux and I tried installing TurboTax using Wine (which failed).

Keep Windows until TurboTax has a version that'll run natively in Linux or someone writes an equally good program in Linux.

[DeMus]

Here in Holland the tax-office uses a secure (?) website where you can log-in and do your taxes, Nowadays most of the items are filled out already by them since they know it all already. No need for a program. Would be impossible since the rules here chance every year, you would need a new program every year.

[phd21]

Hi "wutsinterweb",

So I've moved all three computers to Linux Mint KDE 18.1 now, two dual boot but I may change that to remove Windows in the future.

1.) Good for you that you are now on Linux Mint.

2.) You can use Turbo Tax online from any computer using any operating system, if you want to do that. Some people claimed they had to use Google's Chrome for this.

Tip: You can probably use any browser, and if you have a problem, then you might need to install a "user agent" switcher to basically tell that website that you are using a different operating system, like MS Windows or a different browser like Chrome even if you are running Linux and using Firefox or Opera, etc... Simple to install and use, and most importantly it works.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefo ... ed/?src=ss

http://mybrowseraddon.com/useragent-switcher.html

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/28410 ... support-it
Turbo Tax Online works perfectly on Linux. It has for over 4 years now. Why not just officially support it?

I've been using Firefox and Ubuntu Linux for years and have always done my taxes online with Turbo Tax with no problems. Yet, every year I am told my system is not supported. That's troubling because what else are you telling me that is completely and totally wrong.

3.) There are also many other free (and paid for) online services where anyone can do their taxes.

4.) Of course, most "taxing authorities" (pun intended) in whatever country usually have the ability to file taxes online for free. Just make sure to save a copy or print to PDF a copy of them for your records.

Tip: Install "cups-pdf" from Software Manager or Synaptic Package Manager (SPM) to print anything to a PDF file, and or install the superb "FireShot" add-on in any browser to print webpages to PDF or Image files.

5.) Open Tax Solver - Calculates income tax form entries, help do your taxes.
https://sourceforge.net/projects/opentaxsolver/

6.) GnuCash - in the Software Manager or Synaptic Package Manager (SPM) and has tax option
https://www.gnucash.org/#n-150330-2.6.6.news

GnuCash Accounting App Gets Updated with Latest US Income Tax Data
http://linux.softpedia.com/blog/GnuCash ... 7202.shtml

Example: GnuCash - Australian Tax Office and Linux
http://gnucash.1415818.n4.nabble.com/Au ... 16907.html



7.) Other accounting packages (TurboCash, etc..) some if not all probably have tax options.
http://turbocash.ning.com/page/landing

Open Source Accounting Software for Small Business
By Carla Schroder | Posted March 02, 2016
http://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com/s ... iness.html


Hope this helps ...

[red03golf]

Use Turbotax online from your browser:

• https://myturbotax.intuit.com/sign-up/

[DavePlummer]

For two years, I have used the IRS's free online forms and Viginia's comparable free online state forms. Both were developed by Intuit, the maker of Turbo Tax.