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TaxAct Scam

Posted on May 25, 2009 by Trent M

I thought this was interesting; the screenshots tell all. I started my ‘free’ federal income tax return and at no point did I ever choose the deluxe or ultimate edition or use options specific to those versions. I remained within … Continue reading →

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QuickBooks Hassles

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Trent M

I bought QuickBooks 2005 for the business. It worked fine, but suddenly stopped downloading my online transations. A little popup says that the regular software services still worked, but after 3 years other ‘special’ services will be discontinued. By special … Continue reading →

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Beware of ‘Free’ Services

Posted on June 29, 2008 by Trent M

When companies offer services for ‘free’, it is often the result of a money-hungry, ethically-blind company overstepping its bounds. Most services simply are NOT free, despite their claim. Buyer beware is a good mantra for navigating the waters of ‘free’ … Continue reading →

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