H&R Block

Bottom line: Best overall service provider due to Free Federal Return, good support and audit protection
TurboTax

Bottom line: Easiest to use service with best online deduction finder tools
TaxACT

Bottom line: Great value for online tax preparation and filing but lacks audit protection
CompleteTax

Bottom line: Standard service with a few cool extras including a Maximum Refund Guarantee
TaxBrain

Bottom line: Solid, streamlined service but interface and pricing are a bit confusing
TaxSimple

Bottom line: Very limited support and spotty service availability; not recommended

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USA Today selects TurboTax as top online tax preparation service

March 1st, 2008 - Posted by Joe

National newspaper USA Today published a head to head review of two of our top rated online tax preparation services in their Friday edition this week.  Their testing gave TurboTax a slight edge over H&R Block's TaxCut, while they also gave honorable mention to TaxAct.

All three of the services mentioned in the USA Today article achieved five star rankings in our online tax preparation guide which launched in January 2008.

One important TurboTax feature discussed in the USA Today article which hadn't been available when we completed our original reviews of online tax preparation services was a detailed introduction and FAQ to the economic stimulus package recently passed into law by President Bush.  While most tax payers won't have to do anything to earn their stimulus rebate it is helpful that TurboTax has added this feature since many consumers have questions about the program.

We are glad to see a national publication like USA Today focus on the many great options available to consumers who want to take advantage of the simplicity of preparing and filing their taxes online.

For more info check out our guide to online tax preparation services and our top ten reasons to preparing and efile your taxes in 2008.

2 Responses to “USA Today selects TurboTax as top online tax preparation service”

  1. sasha Says:

    i was glad to hear your positive comments about turbotax. used it last year and it was a very helpful guide to doing my taxes and helped me find some deductions that i would not be aware of had i not used the program.

  2. Douglas Says:

    this is a good bit of information in a somewhat confusing situation.

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