Top 2 Services For Free Online Tax Preparation

Well it’s here again, Tax session! But don’t worry, its now never been easier to prepare your taxes online for free! We’ve tried out all the top online tax preparation services and have narrowed it down to the top 2.  Here are our picks for the Top 2 Free Online Tax Preparation Services.   (We recommend you create a free account at both to see which you like the most. Its free so what the heck!)

Service #1  H&R Block At Home

Our top pick is H&R Block’s At Home Tax Preparation Service.  H&R Block is a household name, but this year they are making a big push to bring the same level of service and quality to preparing your taxes that you would get from an in store visit, online.  What we really like about H&R blocks service is that if you get stuck and have any questions you can give them a call or visit your local office for help.

Here’s a run down of what you get for free from H&R Block

  • Free to Prepare, Free to Print, & Free to Efile
  • Free expert advice from tax specialist
  • Free Audit support
  • 100% Accuracy Guarantee & Maximum Refund Guarantee

We highly recommend your sign up for a free account with H&R Block.  You can create your free account now and return to their website at any time in the future to finish, which is really nice.  So if you don’t have everything ready right now that’s OK, you can create your account and come back when your ready.

Click Here To Create Your Free H&R Block Account

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(you will see a sign up form like this, just fill it out and you’ll have your free account)

Service #2 Turbo Tax Free Edition

Our second choice and a great alternative to H&R Block is Turbo Tax.  Turbo Tax has also been a household name in tax perparation but mostly for their software.  Now they have online editions which are just as easy to use.

Here is what you get for free from Turbo Tax Online

  • Free Federal File, & E-file
  • Free live online tax advice

Click Here To Create Your Free Turbo Tax Account

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(From the home page click on the “start for free” button)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(click “create an account” button)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(Fill out your account details)

Preparing your taxes online is extremely easy and painless.  Your first step is to create your free account at one of the online tax preparation services.  (we recommend you create a free account at both since they are  free and you may find your prefer one over the other.  )

Click Here To Create Your Free H&R Block Account

Click Here To Create Your Free Turbo Tax Account

 

 

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Free Online Tax Preparation–Why Pay When You Can Get It Done Free?

For many Americans, the thought of doing taxes causes stress. Doing taxes can be overwhelming and that is why many people opt to have someone else prepare their taxes. Before you consider paying someone in the upwards of $500+ consider that there exist Free Online Tax Preparation. Why pay when you can get your taxes done free? If you have never heard of this, you are not alone. In fact, many people do not know or for some reason think that there must be a catch.

The IRS seems to like the idea of Free Online Tax Preparation since they have collaborated with several reputable tax software companies. Most people have heard of Turbo Tax, H&R Block and TaxAct. You might be prepared to spend money to use their program when you can get a free version online via the irs.gov website.

The benefits to a Free Online Tax Preparation

Cost is the obvious benefit. What’s more important is the knowledge and reputation behind these companies. Additionally, many offer a guaranteed that if anything should come back in error, they will absorb the cost if any. Peace a mind goes along way when it comes to filing taxes. Often, your information is stored for next year making filing that much easier the coming years. Filling your taxes in the convenience of your own home is another advantage but ease of use is at the top of the list. If you can read and answer simple questions (many of which provide examples) you can file your own taxes on the internet–Free.

If there were a catch, it would be by way of advertising. Each Free Online Tax Preparation offers their software free with the hopes that you will upgrade to a paid version if you are filing a more complicated return than a 1040ez. In addition, some offer to file your federal tax form free and charge for your state tax return. Either way, it is cheaper than forking out 1/3 of your return to an agent set up in Wal-Mart using one of the same programs that would cost you less than $25 to buy.

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