TAX FILING RESOURCES

Compare Online Tax Preparation Websites

Here is a list of online tax preparation websites in order of overall cost for preparing a federal and state tax return. You should note the word 'overall cost' - taking into account that most of the 'free' tax filing websites, including the IRS site, do not allow you to file your state taxes free. In addition they have income limitations to file even your federal return for free.

We often get questions from people who file their federal taxes for free and then scramble to find a resource to file their state taxes by itself.

• TURBOTAX ONLINE
  By far one of the easiest websites to use. Both Federal and state tax e-filing is available. Very similar to the turbo tax software. And the software has been proven for over a decade. Website features an interview style layout, with lots of online help and prompts. Turbo tax also offers
  a Free-File option to file your Federal return for free.
  
  
• TAXCUT ONLINE
  TaxCut online is the online tax preparation site of H&R Block. H&R Block is one of the oldest tax preparation companies in existence. The website offers detailed interview style tax preparation. Great for novices and experts alike. Easy to use navigation.
  
  
• TAXBRAIN
  One of the fastest growing tax preparation sites. And the only online tax prepration site where you can prepare your prior year taxes online. Outstanding customer support and customer service by phone. So If you have not filed your tax returns for 2006 and earlier years, this is the site to go to.
  
  
• COMPLETETAX
  Professional site. Detailed online interview process. Free e-filing for all returns.
  
  
• TAXSIMPLE
  Unique tax site. Fill in forms directly and e-file. One of the lowest tax filing fees among all the online tax preparation sites. But it assumes you already know which form to file. If you have a 1040ez form and just want to e-file, this site works well. Also has a nice training video of what to expect during the process.
  

• FREETAXUSA
  Free Federal Filing if you are located in certain states. Easy to use interface, complete most returns in less than 30 minutes.