Tax-Return Software
Pricey TurboTax remains our top choice among the three leading programs.
By Vanessa Richardson, PC World
• Cost of filing one federal return: $20
• Cost of filing one federal and one state return: $60
• Features: Very Good
• Design: Average
• Tax Help: Very Good
• PCW Rating: 78
• Cost of filing one federal and one state return: $60
• Features: Very Good
• Design: Average
• Tax Help: Very Good
• PCW Rating: 78
Includes solid features at a midrange price, but navigation features aren't great, and some instructions can be hidden.
(Last Rated: March 02, 2007)
(Last Rated: March 02, 2007)
• Cost of filing one federal return: $13 (download); $19 (CD)
• Cost of filing one federal and one state return: $20 (download), $26 (CD)
• Features: Very Good
• Design: Very Good
• Tax Help: Good
• PCW Rating: 83
• Cost of filing one federal and one state return: $20 (download), $26 (CD)
• Features: Very Good
• Design: Very Good
• Tax Help: Good
• PCW Rating: 83
Offers easy filing at a bargain price for simple returns, but key info isn't always easy to find.
(Last Rated: March 02, 2007)
• Cost of filing one federal return: n/a
• Cost of filing one federal and one state return: $75
• Features: Superior
• Design: Superior
• Tax Help: Superior
• PCW Rating: 89
The most comprehensive, full-featured tax software on the market.
(Last Rated: March 02, 2007)
(Last Rated: March 02, 2007)