Students more likely to go home, use TurboTax instead of getting taxes done locally
Many students on campus turn to what they are familiar with when it comes time to file taxes.
TurboTax is a convenient way to file taxes for students, said Saginaw sophomore Sparkle Jackson.
"TurboTax is a fast process, and it is easy to use, especially for students who live on campus and may not drive," Jackson said.
TurboTax offers a free edition 1040EZ and simple federal tax returns. It is an online "do it yourself" program. The simplistic nature of the program makes it so student-friendly, Jackson said. TurboTax also offers programs for personal-owned businesses and even large corporations.
Other students confide in the norm and security of their hometown tax firms. Detroit graduate student Amber Johnson is one of the students who keeps her tax filing a family affair.
"The guy who files my father's taxes files my taxes as well," Johnson said. "I've been going to him for about three or four years now."
Junior Andrew Thede also usually files taxes at home.
"I file my taxes through Krohn back at home in Sebewaing," Thede said.
However, this is the first year he has considered using Turbo Tax, because of the convenience and the cost-effectiveness.
Students looking for a local option for filing taxes have several in the Mount Pleasant area.
Boge, Wybenga & Bradley, P.C., 215 N. Main St., rarely works with students.
Owner and Treasurer Herbert Wybenga said he rarely sees students come to the firm unless it's with a parent as an add-on to their taxes.
Wybenga said they would be willing to give students their service at a discounted rate, depending on how much the student would receive back from their taxes and other special circumstances that may place them at a lower refund.
Wybenga said the sooner, the better when it comes to filing taxes.
"Anywhere in the month of February," Wybenga said. "January is the best month though; this allows you to get in before the rush"
