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[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 months ago (1 children)

They made money off upselling people who thought it would be free. Or another way was to wait to tell them about the charges until you've spent a couple hours on the application. ...or the way they would sell you last years tax information back to you to save you a few hours filling out forms.

United states of monetization.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Well you can also do what I do which is select the most expensive options. Figure out everything then copy the details onto a free file option and never pay them.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Appreciate the tip!