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Best tax software for complex returnsPros: intuitive interview process, superior guidance and support, good for complex returnsCons: extra tools not useful for basic filers, expensive, charges extra to e-file a state return414642028287030121For desktop software: Windows XP or higher, Mac OS X 10.4 or higher; For online version: Windows XP SP2 or higher, Mac OS X 10.3 or higherW-2, 1099, last year’s tax return (TurboTax, H&R Block At Home or TaxACT), other tax software brand PDF returns (Windows only), investment information from your financial institution. Boxed/download versions add Quicken, QuicVia experts and users in Live CommunityState prep included with desktop software; e-file $20 extra (both total $37 extra with online version).Intuit -
Best tax software for mostPros: good for all but the most complex returns, extra help for charitable contributions and itemized deductions, easy to useCons: inappropriate for complicated returns, expensive, charges extra to e-file a state return414644028287030145For desktop software: Windows XP or higher, Mac OS X 10.4 or higher; For online version: Windows XP SP2 or higher, Mac OS X 10.3 or higherW-2, 1099, last year’s tax return (TurboTax, H&R Block At Home or TaxACT), other tax software brand PDF returns (Windows only), investment information from your financial institution. Boxed/download versions add Quicken, QuicVia experts and users in Live CommunityState prep included with desktop software; e-file $20 extra (both total $37 extra with online version).Intuit
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Tax software for simple returnsPros: fast and accurate, good for straightforward returns or confident filers, inexpensive, includes free state tax prep and e-file, includes all electronic federal tax formsCons: tax advice isn't as easy to understand as rivals', imports fewer document types than rivals, download version isn't Mac compatible
not avail.N/AN/AFor desktop software: Windows 2000 or higher; for online version Windows 2000 or higher, Mac OS X 10.0 or higherW-2, last year’s TaxACT return, PDF files prepared by other tax software (such as TurboTax), GainsKeeper.comUnlimited email tax helpBoth includedTaxACT -
Best free tax preparationPros: free preparation and e-filing for federal returns, includes all electronic federal tax forms, inexpensive state e-filing, open to anyone, regardless of incomeCons: little guidance for complex tax topics, mac users must use online version
not avail.N/AN/AFor desktop software: Windows 2000 or higher; For online version: Windows 2000 or higher, Mac OS X 10.0 or higherNoneUnlimited email tax helpBoth total $15 extraTaxACT
