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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How much will it cost me to file with TurboTax?

April 9th, 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: So, I will have to pay a federal fee of $49.95 and a state fee of up to $39.95 to file? I will be using the [TurboTax] Home & Business program for the first time.

A: The prices listed on the comparison chart refer to our suggested TurboTax package, the Deluxe package, which does cost $49.95 for the federal return, plus $39.95 for a state return. The Home & Business package is more expensive, because it offers a wider range of features and tools in order to handle more complex financial situations. For the Home & Business package, the federal return fee is $99.95, plus an additional $39.95 for a state return. Like many other tax preparation services, TurboTax has raised their prices as April 15, the tax filing deadline, approaches.

To learn more about TurboTax and to compare it with other online tax preparation services, see our reviews and comparison chart.

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