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H&R Block tax preparation software made arithmetic mistakes. How should I proceed?

I used the free e-file software at hrblock.com for my federal return and paid for my state return. After paying but before finalizing and filing I checked the PDF version of my return and immediately ...
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How can I correct a Free Fillable Forms reported error?

I attempted to file my U.S. Federal taxes via Free Fillable Forms, and got a rejection for the following reasons: Field/Xpath: ...
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Is H&R Block's calculator estimating the tax incorrectly (too high)?

I used H&R Block's tax calculator just to guesstimate (play around) with taxes and such. I put $25000 in self-employed income, $7200 in expenses, $11000 in student-loan interest. I came up with ...
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What is Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) and how does AMT get calculated? [U.S.]

What is Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) in the U.S.? How does Alternative Minimum Tax get calculated? What conditions are likely to trigger an AMT assessment versus a regular tax assessment? Are ...