[Bigun]

Hell, they estimate it takes the average person 3.8 hours to fill out a 1040EZ!

No they don't! That estimate includes all the time it take to gather and compile the information necessary to be able to fill out the form as well.

I personally think the estimate is too low!

[Your Nightmare]

No they don't! That estimate includes all the time it take to gather and compile the information necessary to be able to fill out the form as well.

They list 0.1 hours for record keeping. They list 1.7 hours for education (1.7 hours every year to figure out the EZ?!?). Another 1.7 for form prep. And still another 0.3 hours for "packaging and sending" - I guess they think it takes people 20 minutes to hit send on their computer.

Again, I did all of my 1040A in half that time - including record keeping. I filed it electronically and didn't even have to write a check for the $35 I owed.

How long did it take you to do your taxes?