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Ever wonder how people deal with often-loathed tax preparations on their own? By doing other things at the same time, it turns out.
Among do-it-yourselfers who use online tax-preparation software, about half say they watch TV, and more than a quarter say they browse social media while working on their return, according to a survey released Thursday by H&R Block. Another 22 percent say they enjoy cooking.
More than 2,000 online tax filers were canvassed in December for the survey, which explored attitudes and behaviors related to the tax-preparation process.
“Another thing we heard from respondents was that it puts them in a bad mood,” said Heather Watts, senior vice president and general manager of digital at H&R Block. “It’s really a source of anxiety for many consumers.”
There could be more tax-related anxiety in store if the government shutdown persists. While the IRS said earlier this week that it will be ready to start accepting tax returns on Jan. 28 and that refunds will not be delayed, getting help from the agency could be more challenging if the shutdown has not ended by then. The IRS said only that it would be… Continue Reading on Original Site
