- Tax Filing Resources is your guide to identify resources for preparing and filing your taxes
- There are several ways you can prepare and file your taxes - Prepare and file with an accountant, use tax preparation software, file your taxes online, or do it the hard way using printed IRS forms from your local library or post office.
- Tax Preparation Software can be bought at stores or online. Most tax preparation software have an interview style format similar to sitting down with an accountant. Once the "interview" process is completed the tax return is generated automatically for you. You will have the option to print and mail the return or you can efile your return directly with the IRS. Both Federal and your State Returns can be prepared using tax preparation software like Turbotax or TaxCut.
- Online Tax Filing is a realtively newer technology where you can prepare and file your tax return using a website. IRS has approved a limited number of online tax vendors to provide this services. With Online Filing, there is no software to install on your computer. There is an online interview process, and once you complete the interview the tax return is generated for you. From there you can print your return or use
e-file to send your return directly to the IRS. Both Federal and State Returns can be prepared and filed using online filing.
- Using either method - software or online filing, you get a confirmation number from the IRS and your state tax authority.
- Save paper and help the environment when you file your tax return online or using software. And it is faster and more secure than mailing your tax return.
- Millions of people file their taxes using software or using online websites, and enjoyed the benefits of faster refunds and lower costs last year.
- You can file your taxes online using any IRS approved tax filing services - TurboTax , H&R Block , TaxAct , Taxbrain , Complete Tax
- See a complete review of online tax preparation sites
