Taxes Today for us US people

Last minute or in advance?

We filed last month. We got a nice refund so we wanted our money. We've never owed as a couple so we always file in advance. The few years I owed a bit when I was single I filed on April 15th. Never owed or got back more than 100 when I was single.

Who sends in their return by mail or online?

We did it online. We'd only send it by mail if we owed.

Who does it on their own or do you hire someone?

My husband's an accountant so we do it ourselves. We also do our families returns for free.

Do you have to pay state where you live?

Yes and we owe some so we actually filed state today. Sent Governor Quinn a nice check for 157.28.

Have you ever done the claim less exemptions than you are entitled to to get a nice check on April 15th?

I did that once when I was single. Never again. I especially worry in this economy that there will be a time when we hear no refunds or their delayed like some states have done.