submitted on March 16, 2011 by pablos17 in "Products / Gadgets"
Online tax preparation software
Online tax-preparation software assists you in completing and submitting the necessary forms. Intuit’s TurboTax, probably the best-known software package, starts at $29.95 for the basic federal return, plus $39.95 for the state return, plus an additional $19.95 to e-file that state return.
OnePriceTaxes also starts at $29.95 for the basic federal return, but includes an e-filed state return at no additional charge. And TaxACT, from 2nd Story Software, lets you file a simple 1040 for free, but charges $14.95 for the state return, plus $7.95 to e-file the state return.
You can always e-file for free with the IRS. I highly recommend Tax Act, filing Federal is free and pay a small fee for state, plus you can archive previous years if you pay the fee. Its simple, quick & easy, plus you can get your electronic refund deposit within 10 days or less.