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Free federal tax filing for families

February 12, 8:23 AMSeattle Parenting ExaminerKristy Stevens-Young
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Another year, another set of taxes to file! The good news is there are now several sites where one can go to eFile their tax return. I have filed our taxes this way for the last three years and have never had a problem. I have also had my refund in my bank much faster than if I had mailed in my return.

If you have a simple, basic return to file there are multiple sites that offer free services. Some of these include the eFiling and others do not. The more complicated returns require more forms and options and have are charged a fee.

Here are my top three eFile Federal tax return sites which all have a FREE option

TaxAct

Free Edition
Handles simple and complex returns

Online Deluxe - $9.95
Extra tax help and advice (from J.K. Lasser) on all deductions and topics that impact your

Ultimate Bundle - $16.95
Includes the software for both their Online Deluxe and Online State programs. Includes

Top Features:
Includes filing, ability to print a copy and e-file
Alerts you of possible problems, omissions and/or errors
No software to download or install
Can import key data from last year's TaxACT return
Have access to a TaxACT experts at no additional cost

Turbotax

Basic filing - FREE
1040EZ or simple returns

Deluxe - $29.95
Looks for more than 350 deductions

Premier - $54.95
Extra help with investments and rentals (with unlimited tax advice)

Home & Business - $79.95
For the business owners/ co-owner and independent contractors (with unlimited tax advice)

Top Features:
Includes preparing return, ability to print a copy and e-file
Rated #1, Best selling tax program
Can access last year returns
Alerts you of possible problems, omissions and/or errors

IRS
E-File right on the IRS website!
Filling is FREE for anyone who earned $64,000 or less

Top Features:
Skip the middleman
All tax information right at the site
Automatic accuracy checks
Receive confirmation within 48 hours of filing


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