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While it is no secret that exploitative practices are interlaced with capitalistic tendencies, the practices are becoming intolerable. Signing up to pay usually takes only two clicks that are prominently visible whereas cancelation options are hidden away in deep settings requiring multiple clicks. Pricing often feel arbitrary with no reference points. Every large company grows with the intention of exhibiting monopolistic behavior. This is not sustainable and should not be tolerated.

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[-] Delusion6903@discuss.online 11 points 6 months ago

Speaking of dark patterns, anyone use TurboTax lately?

[-] Stoney_Logica1@lemmy.world 7 points 6 months ago

I was pushed upselling offers no fewer than ten times over the two evenings I spent in their service prepping my taxes last week. It was infuriating. I'm going to try the IRS's pilot program next year assuming it's still available for the 2024 tax season.

[-] talentedkiwi@sh.itjust.works 12 points 6 months ago

I've used freetaxusa the last couple of years. If the IRS one isn't available, then I'd recommend them.

[-] ElusiveClarity@lemmy.world 1 points 6 months ago

Same. It’s simple and straightforward and I think it only asked me if I wanted to pay for their extra service 1 time. I’m not sure if it’s income based but it didn’t cost us anything to do a federal return.

[-] Delusion6903@discuss.online 1 points 6 months ago
[-] servermonky@lemmy.today 2 points 6 months ago

Yes, but state costs like $20 or something instead of free

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