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FileYourTaxes.com

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 – We eFile your taxes free if we construct them for a fee.
• Fill the tax forms on your computer screen, click a button — and your taxes are ready to be filed electronically, at no extra cost.
• 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 – Direct Debit .
• 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.

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 ‘piggy-back’ fashion, wrapped within the Federal package with or without the Federal filing. We also allow the “State Only” 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.

Supported Forms:
Federal Tax Forms Supported (Form 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ…)
State Tax Forms Supported (So far only Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, MIssouri, New York, and Wisconsin are announced.)

Pricing:
Pricing Chart

Federal (base price) – $26.75

• Form W-2 and/or 1099Rs – First 3 are free, $1 for each after
• Additional Forms Subject To Fee
  

  Schedule 1	Schedule 2	Schedule 3
  Schedule A	Schedule B	Schedule C
  Schedule D	Schedule E	Schedule EIC
  Schedule F	Schedule H	Schedule R
  Schedule SE	Form 982	Form 1116
  Form 1310	Form 2106	Form 2120
  Form 2441	Form 2555	Form 3903
  Form 4136	Form 4137	Form 4562
  Form 4684	Form 4797	Form 4952
  Form 5074	Form 5329	Form 5695
  Form 6251	Form 6252	Form 8283
  Form 8296	Form 8582	Form 8606
  Form 8812	Form 8824	Form 8829
  Form 8862	Form 8863	Form 8880
  Form 8888	Form 8889	Form 8901
  Form 8903	Form 8917	Form 8919

State (base price) – $23.50
eFiling – FREE!
6 Months of OnLine Printing – FREE!

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!

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).

Reviews:
I would not recommend to anyone to use FileYourTaxes.com to prepare their tax return. There are many reasons not to use their service:

1. 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, …
2. Very poor software. Right off the bat I ran into a problem (see screenshot below) which forces me to abort and login again.
   
3. Very confusing user interface. For example, once you click on the button to add a schedule or tax form, it’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.
   

Conclusion:
If if I were somehow to qualify for FREE E-File from FileYourTaxes.com, I would stay away from them.

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W2 Form

Schedule C

TaxSlayer.com

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, while providing our fellow employees with an enriched and financially rewarding career.

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.

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.

Supported Forms:
Federal Tax Forms Supported (Form 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ…)
State Tax Forms Supported (All States Plus DC)

Pricing:
Pricing Chart

TaxSlayer.com Classic lets you prepare both your Federal and State for Free.

• Pay only $9.95 to e-File or print
• Investments & Rental Property Module
• Schedule C (Small Business)

TaxSlayer Premium was designed by combing through THOUSANDS of pages of IRS forms and Instructions to find you the most deductions.

• Pay only $14.95 to e-File or print
• Includes all features of TaxSlayer Classic PLUS
• Deductions Maximizer
• Life Events Wizard
• Audit Protection

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 “Try Free Now” for TaxSlayer.com Classic to begin!

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).

Reviews:
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.

Demo:

Screenshots:
W2 Form

Federal