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Best tax software for complex returnsPros: intuitive interview process, free phone or chat help from experts, good for complex returns, full-featured iPad versionCons: extra tools not useful for basic filers, expensive, charges extra to e-file a state return417416028287034730For desktop software: Windows XP or higher, Mac OS X 10.4.11 or higher; For online version: Windows XP SP2 or higher, Mac OS X 10.4 or higher, iPad compatibleW-2, 1099, last year's tax return (with online version; PDF returns only with Mac CD/download version; PDF or tax data files from TurboTax, H&R Block At Home or TaxACT with Windows CD/download version), investment information from your financial institutioExperts by phone or live chatState 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, free help from experts via chat, easy to use, full-featured iPad versionCons: inappropriate for complicated returns, expensive, charges extra to e-file a state return417418028287034754For desktop software: Windows XP or higher, Mac OS X 10.4.11 or higher; For online version: Windows XP SP2 or higher, Mac OS X 10.4 or higher, iPad compatibleW-2, 1099, last year's tax return (with online version; PDF returns only with Mac CD/download version; PDF or tax data files from TurboTax, H&R Block At Home or TaxACT with Windows CD/download version), investment information from your financial institutioVia 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 forms, online ve …Cons: tax advice isn't as easy to understand as rivals', imports fewer document types than rivals, download/boxed version isn't Mac-compatible
not avail.N/AN/AFor desktop software: Windows XP or higher; for online version Windows XP or higher, Mac OS X 10.0 or higher, iPad compatibleW-2, last year's TaxACT return, PDF files prepared by other tax software (such as TurboTax), GainsKeeper.comUnlimited email tax help; unlimited phone help for $7.95Both includedIntuit -
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 income, online version work …Cons: little guidance for complex tax topics, desktop version isn't Mac-compatibleN/AN/AFor desktop software: Windows XP or higher; for online version Windows XP or higher, Mac OS X 10.0 or higher, iPad compatiblePDF files from TurboTax, H&R Block At Home, TaxSlayer, CompleteTax, IRS Free File Fillable Forms, ezTaxReturn.com, FreeTaxUSA, eSmart Tax, ATX, Lacerte and ProSeriesUnlimited email tax help; unlimited phone help for $7.95Both total $15 extraIntuit
