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  • ALLTHATJASS,

    Detroit, MI
    April 18, 2020

    "TurboTax was very easy to use. The live agent helped me when I needed it."

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    April 4, 2020

    "I had many questions when I
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    "Excellent! Everyone was very helpful and coached me along the way. It helped me feel comfortable in completing my own taxes. Thank you to all the CPAs."

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