How long will it take to do my taxes?

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Ay folks,
It's my first time doing my taxes.  My dad used to do them but I should learn. I'm using turbotax for fed and state. My taxes are pretty basic...

I have 1 W-2. 
I rent my apt. 
Single, no dependants
No car
Savings account 
Only insurance is through employer.
Taxes from unemployment checks, prior to my employment obviously. 
That's really it.   I'm good with navigating software.  About how long should I set aside? Thanks

tro · Answer

in your case, if you have all your forms in front of you, the input should not be more than 30min. unless you need to read the instructions more closely
you have your personal information to enter
your Wages on Line # 7
your interest on Line # 8
the unemployment amount
the standard deduction you are entitled to
the income that was withheld and
if your program does the calculation, you have it made

Mary Kontrarry · Answer

30 to 60 minutes.

leonard c · Answer

it should take u 30 to 45 min

Anonymous · Answer

I used taxact they tell you how to do it step by step. This year was my first time filing by myself, took me a good hour

Judy · Answer

Probably an hour or so for your first time

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