Comments on: Discounts on tax prep software

By: Kacie

Kacie — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:21:47 +0000

Thank you!

By: Tootie

Tootie — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:13:54 +0000

Thanks for the tip on Ebates. I just signed up for it. (And I used your e-mail as the one who referred me, so hopefully you’ll get some money for it!) :)

By: Kristina

Kristina — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:07:04 +0000

We use Turbo Tax but I’ve noticed that all the online tax services can be purchased with a substantial cash back payment from http://www.savingswatch.com. It’s sorta like Ebates.com although the percentages are clearly higher at Savingswatch.com. They also have a lot more valuable coupon content.

By: Bethany

Bethany — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 04:33:13 +0000

I’ve used the Free File for the past few years. I’ve always done them myself — why not exercise the other side of my brain every now and then? I think this year I’m going to have to plunk down the money for a program, though, whether it’s online or loaded onto my computer. I have taxes to file in two states and have freelancing and investment income that make it way more complicated. But I look forward to the challenge, and I usually get a refund, which I like simply for what feels like free money. I know people say it’s an “interest free loan,” but I’d rather not pay every spring, and I try to invest the refund. This year I may end up paying, though, because of the freelancing income, which didn’t have any taxes taken out of it.

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 03:57:01 +0000

Oh, if I had read the comments before commenting…Tax Act might be just as good or better than Turbo Tax!? Good to know!

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 03:55:31 +0000

Thanks for the info! I like using tax software like Turbo Tax, because of their claim that they help you find refunds you might not see otherwise. But we have State Farm car + renters insurance! Hooray!!!!!

By: Woogie

Woogie — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 23:56:10 +0000

I am an auditor (big business not tax)/accountant. I’ve used taxactonline.com for two years in a row now. It is FREE and great. We previously used Tax Cut but it is not free. Good luck!

P.S. Most states have a free online filing system as well. You should check your state’s treasure web page.

By: Kendra

Kendra — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:53:57 +0000

I have used TaxAct since 2002 and love it. It is easy to use and new this year it is FREE to everyone. I have done my own taxes and used the service to do taxes for friends and family. Very easy to use and nice customer support.

I also have used Turbo Tax to check to see the difference and TaxAct always comes out with a higher refund.

Good luck!

By: Jackie

Jackie — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:34:00 +0000

I would definitely recommend Tax Act. You can complete the taxes online and I think you only pay a fee if you e-file. I have used Tax Act for my personal return as well as others’ returns I have completed (I’m an accountant!).

I did buy Turbo Tax last year, as my husband started his own business and it had a business return option. I found it to be equally as easy to follow as Tax Act.