At least as far as TaxCut is concerned, it looks like the cheapest is $29.95 (but, without e-filing). Cheapest package with e-filing included is $59.95. Looks like the prices have really increased. I tried out the free TaxAct last year as a backup program (didn't e-file with it). Gave me the same answers as TaxCut. Has anybody had any issues with it, especially the e-file?
I've used TaxAct for years and e-filed with it the last two. No problems yet.
-- Phil Marti Clarksburg, MD
I have used TaxAct for a number of years, not the free version, but the reasonably priced paid version. This is not the proper place to discuss tax software. If you join the Yahoo Group "TaxActors" you will find a robust discussion of the Tax Act software.
-- Vic Roberts Replace xxx with vdr in e-mail address.
I used the preparer's version of TaxAct last year to prepare about 500 returns, half were E-filed with no problems.
And the other half had problems? :-)
-- Vic Roberts Replace xxx with vdr in e-mail address.
TaxAct does not accept data from Quicken or Microsoft Money. TaxCut and TurboTax do. That may not be an issue with you.
Closer to April there are price wars. Plus I observe some brokerages offer free online tax spftware for account holders. (Though I dont trust the security of online preparation.)
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