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		<description><![CDATA[The leading name in tax preparation software, TurboTax applies Intuit’s legendary ease to make taxpaying simpler. Whether helping first-time taxpayers find deductions or guiding investor through complex stock transactions and business deductions, TurboTax’s desktop and Web-based products are the definitive source for finding and taking deductions. With TurboTax, you will get the biggest refund you’re [...]]]></description>
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<p>The leading name in tax preparation software, TurboTax applies Intuit’s legendary ease to make taxpaying simpler. Whether helping first-time taxpayers find deductions or guiding investor through complex stock transactions and business deductions, TurboTax’s desktop and Web-based products are the definitive source for finding and taking deductions.</p>
<ul>
<li>With TurboTax, you will get the biggest refund you’re entitled to—guaranteed.* If you get a bigger refund using any other tax preparation method, we’ll give you your money back. It’s that simple.</li>
<li>TurboTax simplifies taxes, so you can complete your return with speed, ease, and confidence.</li>
<li>Concerned about being audited? With TurboTax, you don’t have to be. Our Audit Risk Meter™ helps you reduce your chance of an audit.</li>
<li>More people trust their taxes to TurboTax than any other tax preparation method, so it’s no wonder it’s the #1 best-selling* tax software, year after year. In fact, last year alone, more federal returns were efiled with TurboTax than with all other consumer tax software combined.</li>
<li>TurboTax consistently receives the highest marks from reviewers, making it the #1-rated tax software, year after year. In fact, USA Today said TurboTax 2007 was the &#8220;clear winner&#8221; over another tax software brand. And PC Magazine has ranked it #1 among the three leading tax software programs³ and once again gives it their Editors’ Choice award this year.</li>
<li>TurboTax makes protecting your personal and financial information a top priority. Whether you choose a TurboTax CD, a TurboTax download, TurboTax Online, or free tax filing with TurboTax Online Free Edition, we’ve got you covered.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Supported Forms:</strong><br />
<strong>Federal Tax Forms Supported Varies by product:</strong><br />
<a href="http://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/free-edition.jsp">TurboTax Free</a><br />
<a href="http://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/basic.jsp">TurboTax Basic</a><br />
<a href="http://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/deluxe.jsp">TurboTax Deluxe</a><br />
<a href="http://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/premier.jsp">TurboTax Premier</a></p>
<p><strong>State Tax Forms Supported</strong><br />
All States Plus DC</p>
<p><strong>Pricing:</strong><br />
<a href="http://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/compare.jsp">Pricing Chart</a></p>
<p>Federal Free Edition + E-file</p>
<ul>
<li>Easy to use, easy to file, with extra help</li>
<li>Handles big changes in your life</li>
<li>Includes Audit Support Center</li>
<li>Includes the IRS Tax Forms You Need</li>
<li>State Return is additional $25.95</li>
</ul>
<p>Federal Basic Edition + E-file &#8211; $19.95</p>
<ul>
<li>Includes all the feature from Free Edition PLUS</li>
<li>Easy import features</li>
<li>State Return is additional $34.95</li>
</ul>
<p>Federal Deluxe Edition + E-file &#8211; $34.95</p>
<ul>
<li>Includes all the feature from Basic Edition PLUS</li>
<li>Includes Audit Risk Meter</li>
<li>Maximizes deductions for the biggest refund</li>
<li>State Return is additional $34.95</li>
</ul>
<p>Federal Premier Edition + E-file &#8211; $54.95</p>
<ul>
<li>Includes all the feature from Deluxe Edition PLUS</li>
<li>Provides guidance for investments</li>
<li>Uncovers deductions for rental property</li>
<li>State Return is additional $34.95</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>State Return Price:</strong><br />
TurboTax State with Free Edition: $25.95 per state<br />
TurboTax State with Basic, Deluxe, Premier: $34.95 per state</p>
<p>Free federal tax preparation and e-file if your Adjusted Gross Income is $30,000 or less or you are active military or you qualify for Earned Income Tax Credit. Includes Form 982 (Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief).</p>
<p><strong>Reviews:</strong><br />
So far, I have found TurboTax to be the most user-friendly tax preparation software.  I have used both the online and desktop version, and they are very similar.  If you have been using the desktop version previously, you will find that migrating to the online version an easy task.</p>
<p>When it comes to user flow, TurboTax is still primarily based on the interview method.  You are asked a series of questions and the software figures out which tax forms you need to fill out.  In that past, I have found such method too cumbersome and time-consuming.  However, they have improved their process since then and made it into a hybrid of interview-based and form-based methods.  For beginners, you can still follow the interview questions which provide most guidance.  For seasoned users, you are free to jump to specific forms that you know you need to use.</p>
<p>One cool feature is that for every page you navigate to, there is a side panel filled with popular questions raised by the &#8220;Live Community&#8221; regarding to the specific topics on that page.</p>
<p><img src="http://thetaxforum.org/images/softwares/TurboTax_community.jpg" alt="TurboTax Live Community Help" /></p>
<p>Similar to H&#038;R Block, TurboTax charges between $25.95 to $34.95 for each State E-File.  Bottom line is that if you are looking for the best consumer tax preparation software, TurboTax is the leading candidate.  However, it&#8217;s definitely not the cheapest.  My recommendation is that unless your tax return is complicated enough to take advantage of the many features that TurboTax has to offer, look for a cheaper solution that can complete your tax return just as effectively.</p>
<p><strong>Screenshots:</strong><br />
<strong>W2 Form</strong><br />
<a href="http://thetaxforum.org/images/softwares/TurboTax_w2.jpg"><img src="http://thetaxforum.org/images/softwares/TurboTax_w2.jpg" alt="TurboTax W2" width="600" heighth="500"/></a></p>
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<strong>Income &#038; Wages</strong><br />
<a href="http://thetaxforum.org/images/softwares/TurboTax_income.jpg"><img src="http://thetaxforum.org/images/softwares/TurboTax_income.jpg" alt="TurboTax Income &#038; Wages" width="600" heighth="500"/></a></p>
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		<title>Federal &amp; State Tax Payment Options and Refund Status Information</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 18:54:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For everyone’s convenience, I decided to compile a list including refund and payment information for filing your Federal and State income tax. In general, you can check on the status of your refund 7 days after you e-file. If you filed a paper return, allow 4 to 6 weeks for processing before checking on the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For everyone’s convenience, I decided to compile a list including refund and payment information for filing your Federal and State income tax.  In general, you can check on the status of your refund 7 days after you e-file. If you filed a paper return, allow 4 to 6 weeks for processing before checking on the status.  Therefore, the quickest way to get your refund back is to e-file your tax return. </p>
<p>Here are some tips directly from IRS Website:</p>
<blockquote><p>
<strong>How long should I wait to check for my refund status?<br />
Answer:</strong><br />
Please wait 7 days after you e-file. If you filed on paper, please allow 4 &#8211; 6 weeks for processing of your return. </p>
<p><strong>What can I do to get my refund issued ASAP?<br />
Answer:</strong><br />
The quickest way to have your return processed and your refund issued is to file electronically. Your wait time will be cut in half &#8211; from six weeks to three.   </p></blockquote>
<p>According <a href="http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p2043.pdf">Publication 2043</a>, here is E-File Refund Cycle Chart:<br />
Refund Inquiries<br />
Taxpayers who e-filed can get refund information 72 hours after the electronic return data is acknowledged as accepted by the IRS. To check the status of a refund go to www.irs.gov and click on <a href="https://sa2.www4.irs.gov/irfof/lang/en/irfofgetstatus.jsp">Where’s My Refund</a>? Taxpayers without internet access can get refund information by calling 1-800-829-1954 or 1-800-829-4477.</p>
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<tr>
<th scope="col">Transmitted and accepted (by 11:00 am) between</th>
<th scope="col"><strong>Direct Deposit Sent</strong></th>
<th scope="col"><strong>Paper Check Mailed</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Jan 16 and Jan 22 2009</td>
<td>Jan 30, 2009</td>
<td>Feb 6, 2009</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jan 22 and Jan 29 2009</td>
<td>Feb 6, 2009</td>
<td>Feb 13, 2009</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jan 29 and Feb 5 2009</td>
<td>Feb 13, 2009</td>
<td>Feb 20, 2009</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Feb 5 and Feb 12 2009</td>
<td>Feb 20, 2009</td>
<td>Feb 27, 2009</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Feb 12 and Feb 19 2009</td>
<td>Feb 27, 2009</td>
<td>Mar 6, 2009</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Feb 19 and Feb 26 2009</td>
<td>Mar 6, 2009</td>
<td>Mar 13, 2009</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Feb 26 and Mar 5 2009</td>
<td>Mar 13, 2009</td>
<td>Mar 20, 2009</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mar 5 and Mar 12 2009</td>
<td>Mar 20, 2009</td>
<td>Mar 27, 2009</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mar 12 and Mar 19 2009</td>
<td>Mar 27, 2009</td>
<td>Apr 3, 2009</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mar 19 and Mar 26 2009</td>
<td>Apr 3, 2009</td>
<td>Apr 10, 2009</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mar 26 and Apr 2 2009</td>
<td>Apr 10, 2009</td>
<td>Apr 17, 2009</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Apr 2 and Apr 9 2009</td>
<td>Apr 17, 2009</td>
<td>Apr 24, 2009</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Apr 9 and Apr 16 2009</td>
<td>Apr 24, 2009</td>
<td>May 1, 2009</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Apr 16 and Apr 23 2009</td>
<td>May 1, 2009</td>
<td>May 8, 2009</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Apr 23 and Apr 30 2009</td>
<td>May 8, 2009</td>
<td>May 15, 2009</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Apr 30 and May 7 2009</td>
<td>May 15, 2009</td>
<td>May 22, 2009</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>May 7 and May 14 2009</td>
<td>May 22, 2009</td>
<td>May 29, 2009</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<p><strong>Federal &#038; State Tax Payment Options and Refund Status Information</strong></p>
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<thead>
<tr>
<th scope="col"></th>
<th scope="col"><strong>Refund</strong></th>
<th scope="col"><strong>Payment Options</strong></th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><strong>Federal</strong></td>
<td><a href="http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=96596,00.html" target="_blank">Where is my refund?</a></td>
<td>
<ol>
<li><a href="http://www.irs.gov/efile/article/0,,id=101317,00.html" target="_blank">Electronic Funds Withdrawal</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.irs.gov/efile/article/0,,id=101316,00.html" target="_blank">Credit or Debit Card</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.irs.gov/efile/article/0,,id=98005,00.html" target="_blank">Electronic Federal Tax Payment System®</a></li>
</ol>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Alabama</strong></td>
<td class="alt"><a href="https://revenue.alabama.gov/Refunds/refundstatus.aspx" target="_blank">Get Refund Status</a></td>
<td class="alt">
<ol>
<li><a href="http://www.revenue.alabama.gov/eft/eftindex.html" target="_blank">E-Pay</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.officialpayments.com/pc_entry_standard.jsp?clientId=26648275777343895430218075789" target="_blank">Credit Card Payments</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.revenue.alabama.gov/incometax/mailingaddress.html" target="_blank">By Mail</a></li>
</ol>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Arizona</strong></td>
<td><a href="https://www.aztaxes.gov/default.aspx" target="_blank">Where’s my refund?</a></td>
<td>
<ol>
<li><a href="https://www.aztaxes.gov/default.aspx" target="_blank">Make an Individual Income Payment</a></li>
</ol>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Arkansas</strong></td>
<td class="alt"><a href="https://www.ark.org/dfa_ri/app/login.html" target="_blank">Income Tax: Refund Inquiry</a></td>
<td class="alt">
<ol>
<li><a href="http://www.arkansas.gov/dfa/income_tax/creditcardpay.html" target="_blank">Credit Card Payments</a></li>
</ol>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>California</strong></td>
<td><a href="http://www.ftb.ca.gov/online/refund/index.asp" target="_blank">Refund status</a></td>
<td>
<ol>
<li><a href="http://www.ftb.ca.gov/online/webpay/index.asp" target="_blank">Web Pay</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ftb.ca.gov/online/CCard.shtml" target="_blank">Credit card</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ftb.ca.gov/online/eia/index.asp" target="_blank">Installment agreement</a></li>
</ol>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Colorado</strong></td>
<td class="alt"><a href="https://www.myincometax.state.co.us/index.asp" target="_blank">Refund Status — Income Tax Account Information Service</a></td>
<td class="alt">
<ol>
<li><a href="https://www.colorado.gov/apps/dor/tax/netfile/welcome.jsf" target="_blank">Colorado Online Tax Payment</a></li>
</ol>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Connecticut</strong></td>
<td><a href="http://www.ct.gov/drs/cwp/view.asp?a=1462&amp;q=266274" target="_blank">Check the Status of Your Income Tax Refund</a></td>
<td>
<ol>
<li><a href="https://www.officialpayments.com/index.jsp" target="_blank">Credit Card Payment</a></li>
</ol>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Delaware</strong></td>
<td class="alt"><a href="https://dorweb.revenue.state.de.us/scripts/refinq/refinq.dll" target="_blank">Check Refund Status</a></td>
<td class="alt">
<ol>
<li><a href="https://dorweb.revenue.delaware.gov/indpay" target="_blank">online payment system</a></li>
</ol>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Georgia</strong></td>
<td><a href="https://www.etax.dor.ga.gov/WMRefund/index.aspx" target="_blank">Where’s My Refund? </a></td>
<td>
<ol>
<li><a href="https://gaefile.dor.ga.gov/EFT/individualMenuOptions.aspx" target="_blank">online payment system</a></li>
</ol>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Hawaii</strong></td>
<td class="alt"><a href="http://tax.ehawaii.gov/hoihoi" target="_blank">Looking For Your Individual Refund Status?</a></td>
<td class="alt">
<ol>
<li><a href="https://dotax.ehawaii.gov/efile/user" target="_blank">E-File</a></li>
</ol>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Idaho</strong></td>
<td><a href="https://www.accessidaho.org/secure/istc/refund/status.html" target="_blank">Where’s My Refund?</a></td>
<td>
<ol>
<li><a href="https://www.accessidaho.org/secure/istc/payment.html" target="_blank">credit/debit/e-check</a></li>
<li><a href="https://web.globalpay.com/taxpayer/default.asp?Category=taxpayer&amp;Service=logon" target="_blank">ACH debit</a></li>
</ol>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Illinois</strong></td>
<td class="alt"><a href="https://www.revenue.state.il.us/app/refund/servlet/RefundStatus" target="_blank">Income Tax Refund Status Inquiry System</a></td>
<td class="alt">
<ol>
<li><a href="https://www.revenue.state.il.us/app/eftiit/" target="_blank">Bank Account Debit</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.officialpayments.com/pc_template_standard.jsp?JSESSIONID=HgjM1JttrGT9M9G!-735474234!44436945&amp;body=pc_step2_amount_body.jsp" target="_blank">Credit Card</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.revenue.state.il.us/ElectronicServices/eft.htm" target="_blank">Electronic Funds Transfer</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.revenue.state.il.us/Individuals/FilingRequirements/paymentplan.htm" target="_blank">Payment Plan</a></li>
</ol>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Indiana</strong></td>
<td><a href="https://secure.in.gov/apps/dor/tax/refund/refundStatusQuery.jsp" target="_blank">Look up the status of your refund online</a></td>
<td>
<ol>
<li> <a href="https://secure.in.gov/apps/dor/dor_epay/" target="_blank">Begin using ePay</a></li>
</ol>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Iowa</strong></td>
<td class="alt"><a href="https://eservices.idrf.state.ia.us/taxrefund/LogoffUser?view=logonUser" target="_blank">Status of your Iowa income tax refund</a></td>
<td class="alt">
<ol>
<li><a href="https://efilepay.idr.iowa.gov/iao_aaa/welcome.asp" target="_blank">ePay</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.iowa.gov/tax/elf/creditcard.html" target="_blank">Credit Card</a></li>
</ol>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Kansas</strong></td>
<td><a href="https://www.kdor.org/refundstatus/default.asp" target="_blank">Refund Status</a></td>
<td>
<ol>
<li><a href="https://www.kdor.org/personaltax/mainpage.aspx" target="_blank">On-Line Payments</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ksrevenue.org/faqs-credit.htm" target="_blank">Credit Card Payments</a></li>
</ol>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Kentucky</strong></td>
<td class="alt"><a href="http://revenue.ky.gov/refund.htm" target="_blank">Find Out About My Refund</a></td>
<td class="alt">
<ol>
<li><a href="http://revenue.ky.gov/etax.htm" target="_blank">E-Payments &#8211; Credit Cards and ACH Debits</a></li>
</ol>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Louisiana</strong></td>
<td><a href="https://webtax2.rev.louisiana.gov/status/refund/" _extended="true" target="_blank" id="ctl00_ctl00_ctl00_cphAllContent_HyperLink3" class="extlink">Check Your Refund Status</a></td>
<td>
<ol>
<li><a href="https://www.officialpayments.com/pc_entry_standard.jsp?productId=2505281174325336453445714900154552" _extended="true" target="_blank" class="extlink">Individual Income Tax Credit Card Payments</a></li>
</ol>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Maine</strong></td>
<td class="alt"><a href="https://portalx.bisoex.state.me.us/jav/RefundStatus_prod/" target="_blank">Refund Status</a></td>
<td class="alt">
<ol>
<li><a href="https://portalx.bisoex.state.me.us/jav/EZPay_prod/welcome.do" target="_blank">Maine EZ Pay</a></li>
</ol>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Maryland</strong></td>
<td><a href="https://interactive.marylandtaxes.com/INDIV/refundstatus/home.aspx" target="_blank">check the status of your refund online</a></td>
<td>
<ol>
<li><a href="http://individuals.marylandtaxes.com/payment/creditcard.asp" target="_blank">Credit Card</a></li>
<li><a href="http://individuals.marylandtaxes.com/payment/directdebit.asp" target="_blank">Direct Debit</a></li>
</ol>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Massachusetts</strong></td>
<td class="alt"><a href="https://wfb.dor.state.ma.us/webfile/wsi/" target="_blank">Check Refund Status</a></td>
<td class="alt">
<ol>
<li><a href="https://wfb.dor.state.ma.us/WebFile/WSI/Public/WebForms/Payment/PayTax.aspx?pt=IRP" target="_blank">Personal Income Tax Payments</a></li>
</ol>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Michigan</strong></td>
<td><a href="https://treas-secure.treas.state.mi.us/eservice_enu/start.swe?SWECmd=Start&#038;SWEHo=treas-secure.treas.state.mi.us" target="_blank">Check My Tax and Refund Information</a></td>
<td>
<ol>
<li><a href="http://www.michigan.gov/taxes/0,1607,7-238-43715-153647--F,00.html" target="_blank">By Mail</a></li>
</ol>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Minnesota</strong></td>
<td class="alt"><a href="https://www.mndor.state.mn.us/wm/servlets/TaxReturnsServlet" target="_blank">Where’s my refund?</a></td>
<td class="alt">
<ol>
<li><a href="https://www.mndor.state.mn.us/ur/jsp/Login.jsp" target="_blank">By Check</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.officialpayments.com/pc_template_standard.jsp?JSESSIONID=JGwfhdCTHdlfTQW!1530272442!98783544&#038;body=pc_step2_body.jsp" target="_blank">By Credit Card</a></li>
</ol>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Mississippi</strong></td>
<td><a href="https://www.mstc.state.ms.us/IncomeInquiry/index.jsp" target="_blank">Where’s my refund?</a></td>
<td>
<ol>
<li><a href="https://www.officialpayments.com/pc_template_standard.jsp?JSESSIONID=HgsLFJqc6wZ9GhH!44436945!-34723432&amp;body=pc_step2_body.jsp" target="_blank">Credit Card</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.officialpayments.com/echeck/ec_template_standard.jsp?JSESSIONID=HgsVlJlJThblXpg!-735474234!44436945&amp;body=pc_main_body.jsp" target="_blank">E-check</a></li>
</ol>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Missouri</strong></td>
<td class="alt"><a href="https://dors.mo.gov/tax/taxinq/welcome.jsp" target="_blank">Return Inquiry (Refund or Balance Due Status)</a></td>
<td class="alt">
<ol>
<li><a href="https://secure.collectorsolutions.com/missouri_tax/public/" target="_blank">Pay Individual Income Taxes Online</a></li>
</ol>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Montana</strong></td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
<td>
<ol>
<li><a href="https://app.mt.gov/ite/" target="_blank">Income  Tax Express</a></li>
</ol>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Nebraska</strong></td>
<td class="alt"><a href="https://www.nebraska.gov/revenue/refund/refundstat.html" target="_blank">Income Tax Refund Status</a></td>
<td class="alt">
<ol>
<li><a href="https://www.officialpayments.com/pc_template_standard.jsp?JSESSIONID=Hh9Db7dPvT6FQ71!-1449527432!867549691&amp;body=pc_step2_body.jsp" target="_blank">Pay by Credit Card</a></li>
</ol>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>New Jersey</strong></td>
<td><a href="http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/emailfaqs.shtml#ITRates" target="_blank">Automated Refund Inquiry System (Phone)</a></td>
<td>
<ol>
<li><a href="https://www1.state.nj.us/TYTR_RevTaxPortal/jsp/IndTaxLoginJsp.jsp" target="_blank">Individual Income Tax Credit Card Payments</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www1.state.nj.us/TYTR_RevTaxPortal/jsp/IndTaxLoginJsp.jsp" target="_blank">Individual Income Tax E-Check Payments </a></li>
</ol>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>New Mexico</strong></td>
<td class="alt"><a href="https://tap.state.nm.us/NM_xwTapRfn.aspx" target="_blank">Where is my refund?</a></td>
<td class="alt">&nbsp;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>New York</strong></td>
<td><a href="https://www7.nystax.gov/PRIS/prisHome" target="_blank"> 							Get my refund status</a></td>
<td>
<ol>
<li><a href="http://www.tax.state.ny.us/pit/income_tax/pay_income_tax_directly_from_bank_account.htm" target="_blank">Pay directly from your bank account</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tax.state.ny.us/pit/income_tax/pay_by_credit_card.htm" target="_blank">Credit card</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tax.state.ny.us/pit/income_tax/pay_income_tax_by_check_or_money_order.htm" target="_blank">Check or money order</a></li>
</ol>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>North Carolina</strong></td>
<td class="alt"><a href="https://eservices.dor.nc.gov/wheresmyrefund/" target="_blank">Where’s                                      My Refund?</a></td>
<td class="alt">
<ol>
<li><a href="https://dorprod.ncdor.state.nc.us/ofp/individual/contact.jsp" target="_blank">Pay D-400V</a></li>
</ol>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>North Dakota</strong></td>
<td><a href="https://secure.apps.state.nd.us/tax/refundstatus/refundstatus.htm" target="_blank">Where’s My Refund?</a></td>
<td>
<ol>
<li><a href="https://www.ndtaxpayment.com/default.aspx" target="_blank" class="intra-page-link">Pay your individual income tax by credit card</a></li>
</ol>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Ohio</strong></td>
<td class="alt"><a href="https://www.tax.state.oh.us/PROD/WheresMyRefundWeb/wheresmyrefund.jsp" target="_blank">Where’s My Refund?</a></td>
<td class="alt">
<ol>
<li><a href="https://www.tax.state.oh.us/PROD/ePaymentWeb/login.jsp" target="_blank">ePayment</a></li>
</ol>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Oklahoma</strong></td>
<td><a href="http://www.tax.ok.gov/refund.html" target="_blank">Check the Status of my Income Tax Refund</a></td>
<td>
<ol>
<li><a href="http://www.tax.ok.gov/mailing.html" target="_blank">Mail</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tax.ok.gov/creditcrd.html" target="_blank">Credit Card</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.oktax.onenet.net/eft/index.php" target="_blank">E-Check</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tax.ok.gov/collect.html" target="_blank">Alternative Payment Options</a></li>
</ol>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Oregon</strong></td>
<td class="alt"><a href="https://secure.dor.state.or.us/refund/refund.cfm" target="_blank">Where’s My Refund?</a></td>
<td class="alt">
<ol>
<li><a href="https://secure.dor.state.or.us/epay/" target="_blank">Electronic payment from your checking or savings account</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.oregon.gov/DOR/ESERV/cc-payment.shtml" target="_blank">Credit Cards</a></li>
<li><a href="https://oregoneft.net/web/default.asp" target="_blank">Electronic Funds Transfer</a></li>
</ol>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Pennsylvania</strong></td>
<td><a href="https://www.doreservices.state.pa.us/pitservices/wheresmyrefund.aspx" target="_blank">Where’s My Refund?</a></td>
<td>
<ol>
<li><a href="https://www.officialpayments.com/pc_template_standard.jsp?JSESSIONID=HhJKbcsvJQJ5Yjw!-1208595408!94477779&amp;body=pc_step2_amount_body.jsp" target="_blank">Credit Card Payment</a></li>
</ol>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Rhode Island</strong></td>
<td class="alt"><a href="https://www.ri.gov/cgi-bin/taxation/refund/status.cgi" target="_blank">Tax Refund Status?</a></td>
<td class="alt">
<ol>
<li><a href="https://www.officialpayments.com/pc_template_standard.jsp?JSESSIONID=HhVBx9rlvz1hz2S!-1054288034!-1208595408&amp;body=pc_step2_body.jsp" target="_blank">Credit Card Payment</a></li>
</ol>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>South Carolina</strong></td>
<td><a href="https://www.sctax.org/refundstatus/refund.aspx" target="_blank">Income Tax Refund Status</a></td>
<td>
<ol>
<li><a href="https://www3.sctax.org/DOREPAY/" target="_blank"> EPAY</a></li>
</ol>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Utah</strong></td>
<td class="alt"><a href="https://tax.utah.gov/txrw/txrw_home.jsp" target="_blank">Income Tax Refund Status</a></td>
<td class="alt">
<ol>
<li><a href="https://secure.utah.gov/paymentexpress/client" target="_blank">Payment Express</a></li>
</ol>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Vermont</strong></td>
<td><a href="https://secure.vermont.gov/TAX/refund/" target="_blank">Filing and Refund Status</a></td>
<td>
<ol>
<li><a href="https://secure.vermont.gov/vtpay/user" target="_blank"> VTPay</a></li>
</ol>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Virginia</strong></td>
<td class="alt"><a href="https://www.individual.tax.virginia.gov/VTOL/IndRefundStatus.seam?CFID=3728818&#038;CFTOKEN=76706305" target="_blank">Where’s My Refund?</a></td>
<td class="alt">
<ol>
<li><a href="https://www.quickpay.tax.virginia.gov/VTOL/QuickpayLogin.seam" target="_blank">QuickPay</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tax.virginia.gov/site.cfm?alias=PaymentOptions#check" target="_blank">Check or Money Order</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.officialpayments.com/pc_template_standard.jsp?JSESSIONID=HhZJrCWpgT5jdQk!94477779!-1054288034&amp;body=pc_step2_body.jsp" target="_blank">Credit Card</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tax.virginia.gov/site.cfm?alias=PaymentOptions#eft" target="_blank">Electronic Funds Transfer</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tax.virginia.gov/site.cfm?alias=PaymentOptions#teleplan" target="_blank">Teleplan</a></li>
</ol>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>West Virginia</strong></td>
<td><a href="https://www.state.wv.us/secure/tax/" target="_blank">Where’s My Refund?</a></td>
<td>
<ol>
<li><a href="https://www.officialpayments.com/pc_template_standard.jsp?JSESSIONID=HhZJJQyyvrLb4kN!94477779!-1054288034&amp;body=pc_step2_body.jsp" target="_blank">Credit Card</a></li>
</ol>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Washington DC</strong></td>
<td class="alt"><a href="https://www.taxpayerservicecenter.com/individual/Ind_RefundStatus_Logon.jsp" target="_blank">Refund Status</a></td>
<td class="alt">
<ol>
<li><a href="https://www.officialpayments.com/echeck/pc_entry_standard.jsp?clientId=9104510883214579139473048336569" class="red" target="_blank">Website for Electronic Check Payment</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.officialpayments.com/pc_entry_standard.jsp?clientId=9104510883214579139473048336569" class="red" target="_blank">Website for Credit Card Payment</a></li>
<li><a href="http://otr.cfo.dc.gov/otr/frames.asp?doc=/otr/lib/otr/2007_d-40p_fill_in.pdf" target="_blank">D-40P Payment Voucher</a></li>
</ol>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Wisconsin</strong></td>
<td><a href="https://ww2.revenue.wi.gov/TeleNetFile/inquiry2.htm" target="_blank">Income Tax Refund Inquiry</a></td>
<td>
<ol>
<li><a href="http://www.revenue.wi.gov/faqs/crcard.html" target="_blank">Credit Card</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.revenue.wi.gov/eserv/eftgen.html" target="_blank">Electronic Funds Transfer</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.revenue.wi.gov/faqs/ise/payment.html" target="_blank">Tax Payments</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.revenue.wi.gov/faqs/pcs/e-faq.html#efile12" target="_blank">Direct Debit</a></li>
</ol>
</td>
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		<title>H&amp;R Block’s TaxCut</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:09:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tax Blog</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Federal Tax]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[TaxCut Free Federal Edition + E-file, TaxCut Basic + E-file and TaxCut Premium + E-file all make filing your taxes easy by taking you through a simple, step-by-step tax interview. TaxCut Free Federal Edition + E-file is best for people with very simple tax situations. If you&#8217;d like to import your prior year personal and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://thetaxforum.org/images/softwares/HRBlock_logo.png" alt="H&#038;R Block Taxcut" width="200" height="100"/></p>
<p>TaxCut Free Federal Edition + E-file, TaxCut Basic + E-file and TaxCut Premium + E-file all make filing your taxes easy by taking you through a simple, step-by-step tax interview. TaxCut Free Federal Edition + E-file is best for people with very simple tax situations. If you&#8217;d like to import your prior year personal and tax data, TaxCut Basic + E-file would be best for you. Or, if you&#8217;re looking for extra tax help and guidance with a Schedule C, home mortgage, rental property, home office, business expenses or asset depreciation, TaxCut Premium + E-file would be best for you. With TaxCut Premium + E-file, you&#8217;ll also receive 1 free tax consultation with an H&#038;R Block tax professional at no additional cost.</p>
<p>In addition H&#038;R Block offers TaxCut Signature if you prefer to do your own taxes, but want the added reassurance of having a tax professional review your return and then sign and e-file it with the IRS for you. Signature makes completing your taxes easy by taking you through the simple, step-by-step tax interview of TaxCut® Premium + E-file. Then, at the end of the interview, you&#8217;ll be able to choose to send your return to a tax professional who will complete the process for you. And, it includes the TaxCut Premium + E-file&#8217;s extra tax help and guidance for filers with a Schedule C, home mortgage, rental property, home office, business expenses or asset depreciation. </p>
<ul>
<li> An easy interview process that helps you complete your return before submitting it to your tax professional for review</li>
<li> Automatic double-checking of your return for errors</li>
<li> Easy access to IRS publications</li>
<li> Imports data from TaxCut® online and software, H&#038;R Block Offices, and TurboTax® software</li>
<li> Advice for getting key tax benefits as your life changes (marriage, home buying, career changes and more)</li>
<li> Store your return on H&#038;R Block&#8217;s secure servers for 3 years</li>
<li> Built-in multimedia video tax guidance</li>
<li> Guidance to maximize tax savings associated with home ownership, education and more</li>
<li> Additional assistance on investment income and stock options</li>
<li> Business Expense Assistant</li>
<li> Extensive help for the self-employed on home office and business expense deductions</li>
<li> Guidance for rental property income and expenses</li>
<li> Federal e-file included free</li>
<li> Only from H&#038;R Block: Unlimited year-round tax advice from a live H&#038;R Block tax professional</li>
</ul>
<p>H&#038;R Block, founded in 1955, is not only the world&#8217;s largest tax services provider but also a fully-integrated financial services company that partners with its clients, helping them save for retirement, buy a home, pay for college, manage a business and much more.</p>
<p>H&#038;R Block operates more than 12,000 offices in the U.S. and more than 1,300 locations in Canada, Australia. We have prepared 400 million tax returns since 1955. But it takes a team to serve our clients, whether it&#8217;s in the office or via the Internet. </p>
<p>Today, our focus is on delivering outstanding customer service and helping our clients reach their financial goals. As we see it, their success is a key measure of our success, now and in the days to come.</p>
<p><strong>Supported Forms:</strong><br />
<strong>Federal Tax Forms Supported Varies by product:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.hrblock.com/taxes/products/product.jsp?productId=201">Free Federal Edition</a><br />
<a href="http://www.hrblock.com/taxes/products/product.jsp?productId=30">Basic Federal Edition</a><br />
<a href="http://www.hrblock.com/taxes/products/product.jsp?productId=32">Premium Federal Edition</a><br />
<a href="http://www.hrblock.com/taxes/products/product.jsp?productId=33">Signature Federal Edition</a></p>
<p><strong>State Tax Forms Supported</strong><br />
All States Plus DC</p>
<p><strong>Pricing:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.hrblock.com/taxes/products/software/index.html">Pricing Chart</a></p>
<p>Free Federal Edition + E-file</p>
<ul>
<li>A simple return excludes self-employment income (Schedule C), rental and royalty income (Schedule E), farm income (Schedule F) and shareholder/partnership income or loss (Schedule K-1)</li>
</ul>
<p>Basic + E-file &#8211; $14.95</p>
<ul>
<li>Only from H&#038;R Block: Worry-free Audit Support®<BR><BR>Worry-free Audit Support is available for clients who purchase and use H&#038;R Block tax software or online tax preparation solutions to prepare and successfully file (via e-file or print and mail) their 2008 individual income tax returns (federal or state). It does not provide for reimbursement of any taxes, penalties or interest imposed by taxing authorities. Additional terms and restrictions apply.</li>
</ul>
<p>Premium + E-file &#8211; $39.95</p>
<ul>
<li>Only from H&#038;R Block: Worry-free Audit Support® offers guidance plus an H&#038;R Block enrolled agent to represent you in the event of an audit</li>
<li>Only from H&#038;R Block: With 1 included Ask a Tax Advisor session, an H&#038;R Block tax professional can help answer your tax question via<br />
1-on-1 phone or e-mail consultation (a $19.95 value)</li>
</ul>
<p>Signature &#8211; $79.95</p>
<ul>
<li>All the benefits of TaxCut® Premium + E-file and more</li>
<li>Only from H&#038;R Block: Unlimited live tax advice from an H&#038;R Block tax professional, during tax preparation and year-round</li>
<li>Only from H&#038;R Block: An H&#038;R Block tax professional can review, edit, sign and e-file your return for you</li>
<li>Only from H&#038;R Block: Worry-free Audit Support® and the H&#038;R Block Guarantee assures that you&#8217;ll have support of an H&#038;R Block enrolled agent if the IRS audits your return</li>
</ul>
<p>State (base price) &#8211; $29.95</p>
<p>Free federal online tax preparation and e-file if your adjusted gross income is $56,000 or less and you are age 50 or younger. Includes Form 982 (Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief).</p>
<p><strong>Reviews:</strong><br />
H&#038;R Block and Intuit are the two leading Tax Service Providers.  H&#038;R Block offers a full suite of product and service to help you with your tax needs.  They offer online tax software, desktop software, and over 1300 local offices.  At this point, it&#8217;s only a matter of preferences for not picking H&#038;R Block.</p>
<p>Their interview style tax preparation is very easy to follow.  What impresses me the most is the abundance of information and assistance available to users while they are preparing their return.  TaxCut provides assistance in the following forms:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.hrblock.com/taxes/products/product.jsp?productId=44">Ask a Tax Advisor</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.hrblock.com/taxes/products/office/second_look.html">Second Look® Review</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.hrblock.com/taxes/tax_tips/index.html">Tax Tips</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.hrblock.com/taxes/tax_calculators/index.html">Tax Calculators</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.digits.hrblock.com/jointheconversation/">Join Tax Discussions</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Granted, some of these assistance do not come free.  However, it&#8217;s nice to know that you can get help whenever you needed.  Different versions of TaxCut is designed based on the level of complexity of your tax return.  For people with more complicated returns, the Premium Edition and Signature Edition both provides tax professional assistance for a very reasonable cost. </p>
<p>The only downside is that State E-File is expensive at $29.95.  Once you have completed your federal tax return, the state tax return more or less simply imports data from your federal tax return.  I suppose this is their marketing strategy where since you have spent all your time preparing your federal tax return, you would go somewhere else to do your state return.</p>
<p><strong>Screenshots:</strong><br />
<strong>W2 Form</strong><br />
<a href="http://thetaxforum.org/images/softwares/HRBlock_w2.jpg"><img src="http://thetaxforum.org/images/softwares/HRBlock_w2.jpg" alt="H&#038;R Block W2" width="600" heighth="500"/></a></p>
<p>
<strong>Federal Deductions</strong><br />
<a href="http://thetaxforum.org/images/softwares/HRBlock_deductions.jpg"><img src="http://thetaxforum.org/images/softwares/HRBlock_deductions.jpg" alt="H&#038;R Block Federal Deductions" width="600" heighth="500"/></a></p>
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		<title>FileYourTaxes.com</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:11:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tax Blog</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Federal Tax]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[FileYourTaxes.com is faster, convenient, contemporary and hassle-free alternative to filing your taxes the old-fashioned way. No installation of software is involved. Electronic filing (eFile) option &#8211; We eFile your taxes free if we construct them for a fee. Fill the tax forms on your computer screen, click a button &#8212; and your taxes are ready [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://thetaxforum.org/images/softwares/FileYourTaxes_logo.jpg" alt="FileYourTaxes.com" width="200" height="100"/></p>
<p>FileYourTaxes.com is faster, convenient, contemporary and hassle-free alternative to filing your taxes the old-fashioned way. </p>
<ul>
<li>No installation of software is involved.</li>
<li>Electronic filing (eFile) option &#8211; We eFile your taxes free if we construct them for a fee.</li>
<li>Fill the tax forms on your computer screen, click a button &#8212; and your taxes are ready to be filed electronically, at no extra cost.</li>
<li>If you choose the Direct Deposit option, your refund will be deposited into your bank account with the speed of the electrons. Likewise, you may have your balance due amounts paid through Electronic Funds Withdrawal &#8211; Direct Debit .</li>
<li>Our I-PAYbyCreditCard integrated file and pay product will allow you to make your balance due payment using your credit card as you file your return.</li>
</ul>
<p>We eFile Federal Resident Individual Income Tax returns to all five Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Service Centers, as well as to the State of California Franchise Tax Board (FTB). The FTB filings are made to the Direct Filing Portal and the complete filing process is achieved in real time. Other filings are made in batch mode. Other Supported State income Tax Returns will be eFiled in a &#8216;piggy-back&#8217; fashion, wrapped within the Federal package with or without the Federal filing. We also allow the &#8220;State Only&#8221; option for eFiling. We also provide hard-copy returns to you via U.S. Certified Mail (or other means) if you choose for us to do so, for an additional fee. We do not charge for the eFiling, customer service or your OnLine printing of returns that were constructed by us for a fee. There may also be other free services provided.</p>
<p><strong>Supported Forms:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.fileyourtaxes.com/systemLimitations.html">Federal Tax Forms Supported</a> (Form 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ&#8230;)<br />
<a href="http://www.fileyourtaxes.com/supportedStates.html">State Tax Forms Supported</a> (So far only Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, MIssouri, New York, and Wisconsin are announced.)</p>
<p><strong>Pricing:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.fileyourtaxes.com/Pricing.html">Pricing Chart</a></p>
<p>Federal (base price) &#8211; $26.75</p>
<ul>
<li>Form W-2 and/or 1099Rs &#8211; First 3 are free, $1 for each after</li>
<li>Additional Forms Subject To Fee<br />
<table width="100%">
<tbody>
                            </tbody>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Schedule 1</td>
<td>Schedule 2</td>
<td>Schedule 3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Schedule A</td>
<td>Schedule B</td>
<td>Schedule C</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Schedule D</td>
<td>Schedule E</td>
<td>Schedule EIC</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Schedule F</td>
<td>Schedule H</td>
<td>Schedule R</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Schedule SE</td>
<td>Form 982</td>
<td>Form 1116</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Form 1310</td>
<td>Form 2106</td>
<td>Form 2120</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Form 2441</td>
<td>Form 2555</td>
<td>Form 3903</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Form 4136</td>
<td>Form 4137</td>
<td>Form 4562</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Form 4684</td>
<td>Form 4797</td>
<td>Form 4952</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Form 5074</td>
<td>Form 5329</td>
<td>Form 5695</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Form 6251</td>
<td>Form 6252</td>
<td>Form 8283</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Form 8296</td>
<td>Form 8582</td>
<td>Form 8606</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Form 8812</td>
<td>Form 8824</td>
<td>Form 8829</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Form 8862</td>
<td>Form 8863</td>
<td>Form 8880</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Form 8888</td>
<td>Form 8889</td>
<td>Form 8901</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Form 8903</td>
<td>Form 8917</td>
<td>Form 8919</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</li>
</ul>
<p>State (base price) &#8211; $23.50<br />
eFiling &#8211; FREE!<br />
6 Months of OnLine Printing &#8211; FREE!</p>
<p>If you qualify for the California State Form 540-2EZ with our additional limitations (Total income less than $10,000 or $25,000 for those who have dependents and who are using the filing status Married Filing Joint, Head of Household, or Qualifying Widower, as well as other limitations), as an industry partner to the California Franchise Tax Board, we will construct your return and eFile it for you at no charge!</p>
<p>Free federal tax preparation if your Adjusted Gross Income is $56,000 or less and you are aged 17 to 60 and you live in the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, TX, UT, VA, WA, or WI. Includes Form 982 (Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief).</p>
<p><strong>Reviews:</strong><br />
I would not recommend to anyone to use FileYourTaxes.com to prepare their tax return.  There are many reasons not to use their service:</p>
<ol>
<li>Expensive price.  The base price plus additional add-on costs just do not justify the quality of the product.  Also beware of the additional costs if you need to use Schedule A, Schedule C, Schedule D, &#8230;</li>
<li>Very poor software.  Right off the bat I ran into a problem (see screenshot below) which forces me to abort and login again.<br />
<a href="http://thetaxforum.org/images/softwares/FileYourTaxes_error.jpg"><img src="http://thetaxforum.org/images/softwares/FileYourTaxes_error.jpg" alt="FileYourTaxes Navigation Error" width="500" heighth="400"/></a></li>
<li>Very confusing user interface.  For example, once you click on the button to add a schedule or tax form, it&#8217;s been saved in your account.  If you decide later on that you want to abort the tax form, you will need to follow this awkward message to remove it from your return.<br />
<a href="http://thetaxforum.org/images/softwares/FileYourTaxes_error2.jpg"><img src="http://thetaxforum.org/images/softwares/FileYourTaxes_error2.jpg" alt="FileYourTaxes Confusing Message" width="400" heighth="250"/></a></li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Conclusion:</strong><br />
If if I were somehow to qualify for FREE E-File from FileYourTaxes.com, I would stay away from them.</p>
<p><strong>Screenshots:</strong><br />
<strong>W2 Form</strong><br />
<a href="http://thetaxforum.org/images/softwares/FileYourTaxes_w2.jpg"><img src="http://thetaxforum.org/images/softwares/FileYourTaxes_w2.jpg" alt="FileYourTaxes W2" width="600" heighth="500"/></a></p>
<p>
<strong>Schedule C</strong><br />
<a href="http://thetaxforum.org/images/softwares/FileYourTaxes_schc.jpg"><img src="http://thetaxforum.org/images/softwares/FileYourTaxes_schc.jpg" alt="FileYourTaxes Schedule C" width="600" heighth="500"/></a></p>
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		<title>U.S. Tax Code On-Line</title>
		<link>http://thetaxforum.org/1349/us-tax-code-on-line.htm</link>
		<comments>http://thetaxforum.org/1349/us-tax-code-on-line.htm#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 19:10:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tax Blog</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This website, U.S. Tax Code On-Line, allows you to access the complete text of the United States Internal Revenue Code, Title 26 of the U.S. Code (26 USC) in a variety of ways. Hyperlinks have been embedded in the Code to permit following cross-references between sections with a simple mouse click. A WAIS-based full-text search [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This website, <a href="http://www.fourmilab.ch/ustax/ustax.html">U.S. Tax Code On-Line</a>, allows you to access the complete text of the United States Internal Revenue Code, Title 26 of the U.S. Code (26 USC) in a variety of ways. Hyperlinks have been embedded in the Code to permit following cross-references between sections with a simple mouse click. A WAIS-based full-text search engine allows you to quickly locate Code sections by content. </p>
<p><strong>Access and navigation</strong><br />
Each section of the Code contains navigation buttons which provide immediate access to the next and previous section, the table of contents, the section index, the text search request form, and this document. Below the title at the top of a section is its complete citation in the Code.</p>
<p>Each component in these citations is hyperlinked to the hierarchical table of contents entry for that component of the Code, within which each item is linked to the document that contains it. This allows you to easily move up and down the hierarchy. </p>
<p><strong>Full-text searching</strong><br />
You can search the entire Code for words or combinations of words, navigating directly to sections that matched the query by following a link. For example, entering &#8220;forfeiture AND beer&#8221; in the query box and pressing Start search locates all 13 sections of the Code containing those words.  You can compose more complex queries using the standard freeWAIS-sf query syntax. </p>
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		<title>TaxSlayer.com</title>
		<link>http://thetaxforum.org/1340/taxslayercom.htm</link>
		<comments>http://thetaxforum.org/1340/taxslayercom.htm#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:37:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tax Blog</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Federal Tax]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Softwares]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[State Tax]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[1040]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Active Military;]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[basic technology;]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[EFile]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Internal Revenue Service]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[online preparation;]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[software look;]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[tax preparation software;]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Taxslayer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[TaxSlayer Mission;]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[USD;]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Growing out of an established firm with a solid reputation and over 30 years in the Tax Preparation business, TaxSlayer has the full expertise of a professional tax service behind it. TaxSlayer is proud to assist you in preparing and e-Filing your taxes. The TaxSlayer Mission is… To provide a quality product, exceptional customer service, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://thetaxforum.org/images/softwares/taxslayer_logo.png" alt="TaxSlayer.com" width="200" height="100"/></p>
<p>Growing out of an established firm with a solid reputation and over 30 years in the Tax Preparation business, TaxSlayer has the full expertise of a professional tax service behind it. TaxSlayer is proud to assist you in preparing and e-Filing your taxes.</p>
<p>The TaxSlayer Mission is… <strong>To provide a quality product, exceptional customer service, while providing our fellow employees with an enriched and financially rewarding career</strong>. </p>
<p>The TaxSlayer Story Our Professional Tax Package, TaxSlayer Pro was introduced to professional tax practitioners in 1992. Starting in 1998, we used the basic technology from our professional package to develop our individual version for online preparation and e-Filing.</p>
<p>Our tax preparation software has been used to complete millions of returns over the past eleven years. Our aim is to provide you with the highest quality program and online technical support. Our TaxSlayer Individual program is a fully featured tax preparation program that is designed for you, the individual taxpayer. This program provides all the forms, calculations and communication links to allow you to prepare and e-File your tax return electronically with the IRS. </p>
<p><strong>Supported Forms:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.taxslayer.com/FedForms.aspx">Federal Tax Forms Supported</a> (Form 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ&#8230;)<br />
<a href="http://www.taxslayer.com/SupportedStates.aspx">State Tax Forms Supported</a> (All States Plus DC)</p>
<p><strong>Pricing:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.taxslayer.com/comparison.aspx">Pricing Chart</a></p>
<p>TaxSlayer.com Classic lets you prepare both your Federal and State for Free.</p>
<ul>
<li>Pay only $9.95 to e-File or print</li>
<li>Investments &#038; Rental Property Module</li>
<li>Schedule C (Small Business)</li>
</ul>
<p>TaxSlayer Premium was designed by combing through THOUSANDS of pages of IRS forms and Instructions to find you the most deductions.</p>
<ul>
<li>Pay only $14.95 to e-File or print</li>
<li>Includes all features of TaxSlayer Classic PLUS</li>
<li>Deductions Maximizer</li>
<li>Life Events Wizard</li>
<li>Audit Protection</li>
</ul>
<p>TaxSlayer salutes the men and women of the United States Armed Forces, and is honored to perform its patriotic duty by offering this service. Be sure to return to the Home Page of TaxSlayer.com and choose &#8220;Try Free Now&#8221; for TaxSlayer.com Classic to begin! </p>
<p>Free federal tax return preparation and e-file if your AGI is $10,000 or less or you are age 25 or younger or 65 and older, or if you are Active Military or you qualify for Earned Income Tax Credit. Includes Form 982 (Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief).</p>
<p><strong>Reviews:</strong><br />
TaxSlayer has been around the industry for a while now.  They have improved their software look and feel over the years.  My initial impression is that it looks very similar to TurboTax which I am familiar with.  The navigation is easy to follow and flexible enough to allow you jump from section to section.  The Help section is intuitive and helpful if you get stuck.  At $9.95/$14.95, TaxSlayer is a cheaper alternative to some of the other premium products on the market.</p>
<p><strong>Demo:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.taxslayer.com/demo.aspx"><img src="http://thetaxforum.org/images/softwares/taxslayer_demo.png" alt="TaxSlayer Demo" width="200" heighth="175"/></a></p>
<p><strong>Screenshots:</strong><br />
<strong>W2 Form</strong><br />
<a href="http://thetaxforum.org/images/softwares/taxslayer_w2.png"><img src="http://thetaxforum.org/images/softwares/taxslayer_w2.png" alt="TaxSlayer W2" width="600" heighth="500"/></a></p>
<p>
<strong>Federal</strong><br />
<a href="http://thetaxforum.org/images/softwares/taxslayer_federal.png"><img src="http://thetaxforum.org/images/softwares/taxslayer_federal.png" alt="TaxSlayer Federal" width="600" heighth="500"/></a></p>
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		<title>1040NOW.NET</title>
		<link>http://thetaxforum.org/994/1040nownet.htm</link>
		<comments>http://thetaxforum.org/994/1040nownet.htm#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 23:17:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tax Blog</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Federal Tax]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[State Tax]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[1040Now Online Tax Prep;]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alabama;]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[EFile]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[FREE online tax preparation;]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Online Support;]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[outdated accounting entry system;]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[South Carolina;]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[FREE online tax preparation. No download. 1040Now Online Tax Prep and E-Filing is a breeze to use. E-Filing is only $14.95 for 1040-EZ and $19.95 for 1040-A and 1040 return. There will be no charge for our service until you e-file your tax return. E-Filing programs are available for all states. Free Online Support. Supported [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://thetaxforum.org/images/softwares/1040NOW_logo.png" alt="1040Now.net" width="200" height="100"/></p>
<p>FREE online tax preparation.  No download. 1040Now Online Tax Prep and E-Filing is a breeze to use.  E-Filing is only $14.95 for 1040-EZ and $19.95 for 1040-A and 1040 return. There will be no charge for our service until you e-file your tax return.  E-Filing programs are available for all states.  Free Online Support.</p>
<p><strong>Supported Forms:</strong><br />
<a href="http://1040now.net/1040now/Federal%20Tax%20Forms.htm#1">Federal Tax Forms Supported</a> (Form 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ&#8230;)<br />
<a href="http://1040now.net/1040now/Federal%20Tax%20Forms.htm#2">State Tax Forms Supported</a> (All States Plus DC)</p>
<p><strong>Pricing:</strong><br />
<a href="http://1040now.net/1040now/1040Now%20Pricing.htm">Pricing Chart</a></p>
<ul>
<li>1040EZ &#8211; $14.95</li>
<li>1040A &#8211; $19.95</li>
<li>1040 (Long Form) &#8211; $19.95</li>
<li>State Tax Return &#8211; $17.95</li>
</ul>
<p>FREE federal tax preparation &#038; e-file if your AGI is $54,000 or less and you are age 72 or under and you live in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, UT, VA, VT, WI, or WV.</p>
<p><strong>Reviews:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.dc.bbb.org/report.html?national=Y&#038;compid=023102659">BBB Ratings</a></p>
<p>The BBB Ratings for 1040NOW is quite bad.  My initial impression of their website is that it&#8217;s still got a long way to go to compete with the big boys such as TurboTax, H&#038;R Block, or TaxAct.  The User Interface is very primitive.  It&#8217;s looks more like an outdated accounting entry system.  There is no structured flow to the tax preparation process.  The only upside is that they seem to support a very comprehensive list of federal tax forms.</p>
<p>One interesting thing I noticed about their pricing is that they charge $19.95 to restore tax return/user account deleted by user.  What this tells me is that they actually do not delete any data from their system even if a users specifically asked them to.  I am a little uncomfortable with that design, considering all of my private information (SSN, wage, employer,&#8230;) are contained in my tax return.</p>
<p><strong>Screenshots:</strong><br />
<strong>W2 Form</strong><br />
<a href="http://thetaxforum.org/images/softwares/1040NOW_W2.jpg"><img src="http://thetaxforum.org/images/softwares/1040NOW_W2.jpg" alt="1040NOW W2" width="600" heighth="500"/></a></p>
<p>
<strong>Schedule C</strong><br />
<a href="http://thetaxforum.org/images/softwares/1040NOW_SCHC.jpg"><img src="http://thetaxforum.org/images/softwares/1040NOW_SCHC.jpg" alt="1040NOW W2" width="600" heighth="500"/></a></p>
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		<title>2009 IRS Federal Free E-File Options</title>
		<link>http://thetaxforum.org/974/2009-irs-federal-free-e-file-options.htm</link>
		<comments>http://thetaxforum.org/974/2009-irs-federal-free-e-file-options.htm#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:33:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tax Blog</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Federal Tax]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Softwares]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[1040]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[eSmartTax From Liberty Tax Service;]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 2009 Free E-File Season is already started. For those of you interested in getting your rebate early, this is a great service provided by IRS early to allow people prepare and electronic file their return for free. YOU MUST GO TO OFFICIAL IRS PAGE TO QUALIFY FOR FREE E-FILE. The official terms specified in [...]]]></description>
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<p>The 2009 Free E-File Season is already started.  For those of you interested in getting your rebate early, this is a great service provided by IRS early to allow people prepare and electronic file their return for free.</p>
<p>YOU MUST GO TO <a href="http://www.irs.gov/efile/article/0,,id=118986,00.html">OFFICIAL IRS PAGE</a> TO QUALIFY FOR FREE E-FILE.  The official terms specified in this page may have changed without notice.  Please visit the <a href="http://www.irs.gov/efile/article/0,,id=118986,00.html">IRS page</a> for latest information.</p>
<p><b>Important notes before you begin and things you should consider before choosing a Free File Company</b></p>
<ul>
<li><b>If the amount is not specified, Free File online tax preparation and e-file services<br />
	  are limited to taxpayers with an Adjusted Gross Income of $56,000 or less.</b></li>
<li>Companies are not required to support all forms and schedules to participate in Free File so you should check the<br />
      company&#8217;s website to determine which forms are available.</li>
<li>For more details about the Free File online tax preparation and e-file service companies, access the company&#8217;s website.
	  </li>
</ul>
<p><b>1040NOW.NET</b>: Free federal tax preparation and e-file if your AGI is between $5,000 and $56,000 and you live in the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, UT, VA, VT, WI, or WV. Includes Form 982 (Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief).</p>
<p><b>TaxSlayer.com</b>: Free federal tax return preparation and e-file if your AGI is $10,000 or less or you are age 25 or younger or  65 and older, or if you are Active Military or you qualify for Earned Income Tax Credit. Includes Form 982 (Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief).</p>
<p><b>FileYourTaxes.com</b>: Free federal tax preparation if your Adjusted Gross Income is $56,000 or less and you are aged 17 to 60 and you live in the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, TX, UT, VA, WA, or WI. Includes Form 982 (Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief).</p>
<p><b>H&#038;R Block&#8217;s TaxCut Free File</b>: Free federal online tax preparation and e-file if your adjusted gross income is $56,000 or less and you are age 50 or younger. Includes Form 982 (Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief).</p>
<p><b>TurboTax&#174; Freedom Edition</b>: Free federal tax preparation and e-file if your Adjusted Gross Income is $30,000 or less or you are active military or you qualify for Earned Income Tax Credit. Includes Form 982 (Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief).</p>
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