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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What is the best tax service for a home business?

February 11th, 2009 - Posted by Caitlin

The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question. To maintain the integrity of the original question, we do not edit or change reader questions in any way.

Q: What is the best tax program for a home based business to use? Always used my CPA? Thank you.

A: TurboTax offers a Home & Business tax preparation package, which is specifically designed to make it easy to handle your personal and business taxes.  TurboTax Home & Business provides step by step guidance and identifies deductions that are specific to your business. TaxBrain also offers a package aimed at small business owners. And if you would feel more comfortable with assistance from a tax professional,  you may wish to consider H&R Block's Signature or Online Office packages.

To learn more about TurboTax, H&R Block, TaxBrain or other online tax preparation services, see our reviews and comparison chart.

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