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Credit Karma Inc
Rating: 85%

Credit Karma, Inc. provides credit scoring, reporting, and monitoring services online, as well as on iOS and Android platforms to consumers for optimizing their credit and personal finances. It offers credit report data, including an overview of accounts, payment history, savings recommendations based on credit scores
and tax preparation. Credit Karma, Inc. was founded in 2007 and is based in San Francisco, California.

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free of charge Free Audit Defence free preparation of federal and state returns,
no charge for schedules and associated forms,
handles deductions for student loan interest, mortgage interest, or property taxes,
capital gains reporting, rental income, and business profit/loss forms

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email,
live support
by request

E-file.com LLC
Rating: 86%

E-file.com LLC develops online tax preparation software to e-file both federal and state taxes. The software simplifies your filing process by providing an answer to questions and providing steps that are easy to follow. It also provides software to assist with filing an extension. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
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$18.99 - $34.95 all deductions can be supported,
all credits can be supported,
business and personal income,
itemized tax deductions,
etc

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single or joint filing,
no children,
no mortgage,
free federal return,
free e-file and print,
free online support,
state returns optional, additional $19 fee
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email,
audit support and assistance
direct bank deposit,
IRS check by mail,
no credit card needed,
“e-collect” or deduct fee from refund

H&R Block
Rating: 89%

H&R Block is probably best known for H&R Block Tax Services. The company through its subsidiaries provides assisted income tax return preparation, digital do-it-yourself (DIY) tax solutions, and other services and products related to income tax return preparation to the general public primarily in the United States, Canada, and Australia.
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$34.99 - $54.99 + $36.99 per state filed deductions for home mortgage interest and real estate taxes,
deductions for charitable donations,
detailed refund explanation,
ideal for investors and rental properties owners,
self-employment income,
etc

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free e-file,
chat technical support,
guides and step by step Q&A,
accuracy review,
detailed refund explanation
expert support,
hotlines,
live chat support,
email
Emerald card
direct deposit
checks

Liberty Tax
Rating: 83%

Liberty Tax, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides tax preparation services in the United States and Canada. Its customers include taxpayers who, for reasons of complexity, convenience, or the need for prompt tax refunds, seek assisted tax preparation services. The company began in Canada in 1997 and became the third largest tax preparation franchise in the United States.
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$ 24.95 - $79.95 + $39.95 per state filed ACA forms,
competitor import,
import last year's info,
state tax preparation,
tax return amendments,
create prior year returns,
non-resident, partial year state return preparation,
depreciation,
state tax preparation,
gains, profit, and loss, S Corporation,
etc

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not available live support
email
phone
by request

Tax Slayer
Rating: 94%

TaxSlayer grew out of a family-owned company with 50 years in the tax preparation business. TaxSlayer provides online tax preparation software for electronic filing of federal and state tax returns. TaxSlayer Pro is one of the top-rated software packages for tax professionals in the USA. TaxSlayer customers have the option to sign up for the TaxSlayer Prepaid Visa Card during their tax filing process, which will allow for fast and easy direct deposit of their tax refund.
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$17 - $57 + state additional prepare, print, and e-file returns,
complete IRS audit defense and representation for 3 years,
identity protection and restoration,
etc

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free federal and one state tax return,
prepare, print and e-file simple returns,
upload a tax return,
from another service,
education deductions and credits included,
compare this year’s return to last year’s return

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phone,
email,
live chat
direct deposit,
TaxSlayer prepaid Visa card,
electronic check,
refund advance

Intuit Turbotax
Rating: 96%

TurboTax is an American tax preparation software package developed by Chipsoft in the mid-1980s. Intuit Corporation acquired Chipsoft in 1993. TurboTax is available for both federal and state income tax returns. The software is designed to guide users through their tax returns step-by-step. The TurboTax software provides taxpayers additional support for their self-prepared returns by offering Audit Defense from TaxResources, Inc.
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$39.99 - $89.99 + state additional import last year's return from TurboTax or competitor,
accurately account for gains and losses from cryptocurrency transactions,
accurately report stocks,
calculate capital gains/loses,
set up rentals and report depreciation,
etc

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$0 Fed, $0 state, $0 to file,
free guaranteed for simple returns,
maximum refund,
audit support,
free credit score,
access to TurboTax specialists and other customers

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expert support,
audit support,
24/7 AnswerXchange,
hotline
direct deposit to the bank account,
check refund,
use deductions to pay for tax preparation services

FreeTaxUSA
Rating: 96%

FreeTaxUSA is a tax preparation software that supports major tax situations. The software is ideal to prepare and file small business tax returns for free. Through the support of experienced representatives and tax specialists, they will be able to correct errors in their tax returns. Upgrading to its deluxe edition, furthermore, enables users to receive assistance from specialists who can help them respond to an IRS notice or prepare for an IRS audit.
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$6.99 + $14.99 per state filed live chat (Monday – Friday 9 am to 11 pm EST),
unlimited amended tax returns at no extra cost,
priority customer support,
audit assist

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federal tax return,
e-file service
import last years return via PDF,
online backup of completed returns,
federal tax extension,
refund direct deposit,
deduction and credit maximize
tax exemptions,
small business taxes,
additional $14.99 per state

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email support,
knowledge base,
audit support (available with PRO)
by request

The Tax Team
Rating: 85%

The Tax Team is innovative tax management, accounting, and auditing service, provider. The Tax Team Inc works to maximize your tax savings with professional tax preparation services. Strength of the company is acknowledged through customer satisfaction in delivering time bound services and prompt financial reports.
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individually by request offers in compromise,
wage garnishment release,
penalty abatement,
bank levy release,
installment agreement,
innocent spouse relief,
currently non-collectible,
partial pay installment,
lien discharge, subordination, withdrawal

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not available chat,
online form,
phone,
email
direct deposit
cheque

E-Smart Tax
Rating: 90%

E-Smart Tax is the online tax preparation division of the Liberty Tax Service family. They offer accurate tax preparation, exceptional customer service, and high standards of professionalism for the customers. With no software to download and free federal e-filing, E-Smart Tax is a great option for folks with simple returns.
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$23.96 - $43.96 + $29.99 - $36.95 per state filed all basic features included,
income from rental/real estate,
gain, profit, and loss, corporation,
sale of a home,
itemized deductions,
health savings accounts,
interest and ordinary income,
business expenses and depreciation,
etc

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recommended for simple returns, form 1040EZ and schedule B,
ACA forms
prior year return access,
child and dependent care,
competitor import,
import last year’s info,
state tax preparation

read more
expert support
live chat support
email
direct deposit to the bank account,
use deductions to pay for tax preparation services

IRS.com
Rating: 86%

IRS.com is a privately owned website that is not owned or operated by any state or federal government agency. The website was developed with the ordinary citizen in mind, focusing on many of the most common tax-related questions and issues faced. IRS.com was designed to help taxpayers quickly find helpful, easy-to-understand tax information, articles, valuable tax products, and special offers, as well as tax-related services with the intention to be as user-friendly as possible.
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$49.99 - $69.99 + $39.99 per state filed claim dependents and the child tax credit,
student loans,
retirement income,
income over $100,000,
itemized deductions,
other income, credits or deductions,
etc

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free supports W-2 income and the earned income credit (without children),
unemployment,
standard deduction
FAQ
phone
social media
by request

Credit Karma Inc

Pricing free of charge
Features Free Audit Defence
Free Edition Features free preparation of federal and state returns,
no charge for schedules and associated forms,
handles deductions for student loan interest, mortgage interest, or property taxes,
capital gains reporting, rental income, and business profit/loss forms
Customer Support email,
live support
Overall Rating 85%
Refunds by request

Credit Karma, Inc. provides credit scoring, reporting, and monitoring services online, as well as on iOS and Android platforms to consumers for optimizing their credit and personal finances. It offers credit report data, including an overview of accounts, payment history, savings recommendations based on credit scores; and tax preparation. Credit Karma, Inc. was founded in 2007 and is based in San Francisco, California.

E-file.com LLC

Pricing $18.99 - $34.95
Features all deductions can be supported,
all credits can be supported,
business and personal income,
itemized tax deductions,
etc
Free Edition Features single or joint filing,
no children,
no mortgage,
free federal return,
free e-file and print,
free online support,
state returns optional, additional $19 fee
Customer Support email,
audit support and assistance
Overall Rating 86%
Refunds direct bank deposit,
IRS check by mail,
no credit card needed,
“e-collect” or deduct fee from refund

E-file.com LLC develops online tax preparation software to e-file both federal and state taxes. The software simplifies your filing process by providing an answer to questions and providing steps that are easy to follow. It also provides software to assist with filing an extension. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

H&R Block

Pricing $34.99 - $54.99 + $36.99 per state filed
Features deductions for home mortgage interest and real estate taxes,
deductions for charitable donations,
detailed refund explanation,
ideal for investors and rental properties owners,
self-employment income,
etc
Free Edition Features free e-file,
chat technical support,
guides and step by step Q&A,
accuracy review,
detailed refund explanation
Customer Support expert support,
hotlines,
live chat support,
email
Overall Rating 89%
Refunds Emerald card
direct deposit
checks

H&R Block is probably best known for H&R Block Tax Services. The company through its subsidiaries provides assisted income tax return preparation, digital do-it-yourself (DIY) tax solutions, and other services and products related to income tax return preparation to the general public primarily in the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Liberty Tax

Pricing $ 24.95 - $79.95 + $39.95 per state filed
Features ACA forms,
competitor import,
import last year's info,
state tax preparation,
tax return amendments,
create prior year returns,
non-resident, partial year state return preparation,
depreciation,
state tax preparation,
gains, profit, and loss, S Corporation,
etc
Free Edition Features not available
Customer Support live support
email
phone
Overall Rating 83%
Refunds by request

Liberty Tax, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides tax preparation services in the United States and Canada. Its customers include taxpayers who, for reasons of complexity, convenience, or the need for prompt tax refunds, seek assisted tax preparation services. The company began in Canada in 1997 and became the third largest tax preparation franchise in the United States.

Tax Slayer

Pricing $17 - $57 + state additional
Features prepare, print, and e-file returns,
complete IRS audit defense and representation for 3 years,
identity protection and restoration,
etc
Free Edition Features free federal and one state tax return,
prepare, print and e-file simple returns,
upload a tax return,
from another service,
education deductions and credits included,
compare this year’s return to last year’s return
Customer Support phone,
email,
live chat
Overall Rating 94%
Refunds direct deposit,
TaxSlayer prepaid Visa card,
electronic check,
refund advance

TaxSlayer grew out of a family-owned company with 50 years in the tax preparation business. TaxSlayer provides online tax preparation software for electronic filing of federal and state tax returns. TaxSlayer Pro is one of the top-rated software packages for tax professionals in the USA. TaxSlayer customers have the option to sign up for the TaxSlayer Prepaid Visa Card during their tax filing process, which will allow for fast and easy direct deposit of their tax refund.

Intuit Turbotax

Pricing $39.99 - $89.99 + state additional
Features import last year's return from TurboTax or competitor,
accurately account for gains and losses from cryptocurrency transactions,
accurately report stocks,
calculate capital gains/loses,
set up rentals and report depreciation,
etc
Free Edition Features $0 Fed, $0 state, $0 to file,
free guaranteed for simple returns,
maximum refund,
audit support,
free credit score,
access to TurboTax specialists and other customers
Customer Support expert support,
audit support,
24/7 AnswerXchange,
hotline
Overall Rating 96%
Refunds direct deposit to the bank account,
check refund,
use deductions to pay for tax preparation services

TurboTax is an American tax preparation software package developed by Chipsoft in the mid-1980s. Intuit Corporation acquired Chipsoft in 1993. TurboTax is available for both federal and state income tax returns. The software is designed to guide users through their tax returns step-by-step. The TurboTax software provides taxpayers additional support for their self-prepared returns by offering Audit Defense from TaxResources, Inc.

FreeTaxUSA

Pricing $6.99 + $14.99 per state filed
Features live chat (Monday – Friday 9 am to 11 pm EST),
unlimited amended tax returns at no extra cost,
priority customer support,
audit assist
Free Edition Features federal tax return,
e-file service
import last years return via PDF,
online backup of completed returns,
federal tax extension,
refund direct deposit,
deduction and credit maximize
tax exemptions,
small business taxes,
additional $14.99 per state
Customer Support email support,
knowledge base,
audit support (available with PRO)
Overall Rating 96%
Refunds by request

FreeTaxUSA is a tax preparation software that supports major tax situations. The software is ideal to prepare and file small business tax returns for free. Through the support of experienced representatives and tax specialists, they will be able to correct errors in their tax returns. Upgrading to its deluxe edition, furthermore, enables users to receive assistance from specialists who can help them respond to an IRS notice or prepare for an IRS audit.

The Tax Team

Pricing individually by request
Features offers in compromise,
wage garnishment release,
penalty abatement,
bank levy release,
installment agreement,
innocent spouse relief,
currently non-collectible,
partial pay installment,
lien discharge, subordination, withdrawal
Free Edition Features not available
Customer Support chat,
online form,
phone,
email
Overall Rating 85%
Refunds direct deposit
cheque

The Tax Team is innovative tax management, accounting, and auditing service, provider. The Tax Team Inc works to maximize your tax savings with professional tax preparation services. Strength of the company is acknowledged through customer satisfaction in delivering time bound services and prompt financial reports.

E-Smart Tax

Pricing $23.96 - $43.96 + $29.99 - $36.95 per state filed
Features all basic features included,
income from rental/real estate,
gain, profit, and loss, corporation,
sale of a home,
itemized deductions,
health savings accounts,
interest and ordinary income,
business expenses and depreciation,
etc
Free Edition Features recommended for simple returns, form 1040EZ and schedule B,
ACA forms
prior year return access,
child and dependent care,
competitor import,
import last year’s info,
state tax preparation
Customer Support expert support
live chat support
email
Overall Rating 90%
Refunds direct deposit to the bank account,
use deductions to pay for tax preparation services

E-Smart Tax is the online tax preparation division of the Liberty Tax Service family. They offer accurate tax preparation, exceptional customer service, and high standards of professionalism for the customers. With no software to download and free federal e-filing, E-Smart Tax is a great option for folks with simple returns.

IRS.com

Pricing $49.99 - $69.99 + $39.99 per state filed
Features claim dependents and the child tax credit,
student loans,
retirement income,
income over $100,000,
itemized deductions,
other income, credits or deductions,
etc
Free Edition Features free supports W-2 income and the earned income credit (without children),
unemployment,
standard deduction
Customer Support FAQ
phone
social media
Overall Rating 86%
Refunds by request

IRS.com is a privately owned website that is not owned or operated by any state or federal government agency. The website was developed with the ordinary citizen in mind, focusing on many of the most common tax-related questions and issues faced. IRS.com was designed to help taxpayers quickly find helpful, easy-to-understand tax information, articles, valuable tax products, and special offers, as well as tax-related services with the intention to be as user-friendly as possible.