How the Maker of TurboTax Fought Free, Simple Tax Filing

9/7/2013

This article investigates the actions taken by Intuit, the maker of TurboTax, to prevent the implementation of a free and easy tax filing system in the United States. It highlights the efforts made by Intuit to lobby against government initiatives that aimed to simplify the tax filing process and provide free online tax filing options for millions of Americans. The article reveals the extensive campaign by Intuit, which included lobbying, campaign contributions, and misleading marketing strategies to maintain their dominance in the tax preparation industry. The article sheds light on the corporate practices employed by Intuit and raises questions about the fairness and accessibility of the tax filing system in the United States.

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