[antocv]

I am not a cricket. I told you what to do, dont use that software, dont accept the license or terms, uninstall, deactivate, deny. Read a book, go hiking. You arent forced to use shit software.

[AstralStorm]

Oh boy, tell me how you do tax reports with the amazing experience of pen, paper and standing in a window. I bet you're outsourcing misery rather than avoiding it.

[kortilla]

Filing taxes by mail is trivial. I’m not sure your point is coming across here.

[antocv]

The government services dont show me any ads or dark patterns. How is it where you live? Does the IRS really try to trick you?

[gjsman-1000]

Heck yes they do!

Of course not “intentionally” but if you manage to have an even slightly complex tax situation and not get tricked and report something wrong, props to you!

[galimaufry]

Sure, but then they just send you a letter correcting your mistake, you OK it if it looks right, and either they send you a check or you send them a check. You don't have to pay a fine and you don't get audited.

(I am not a tax lawyer nor an accountant, but I have done this 4 out of the last 6 years.)