Tax Prep Sites: TurboTax, TaxAct, TaxCut Lead the Pack
TurboTax edges out the competition, but only by a hair.
Tina Orem, PC World
Bottom Line:
TaxBrain gets the job done, but it's way overpriced.
PC World Rating:
70 (Good)
- Cost of filing one federal return: $70,
- Cost of filing one federal and one state return: $100,
- Features: Good,
- Design and usability: Good,
- Price: Poor
- Vendor's Web Site
- Last Rated: February 04, 2009
Bottom Line:
This site offers a fairly priced choice for tax-savvy filers who don't need much help.
PC World Rating:
76 (Good)
- Cost of filing one federal return: $30,
- Cost of filing one federal and one state return: $50,
- Features: Good,
- Design and usability: Good,
- Price: Very Good
- Vendor's Web Site
- Last Rated: February 04, 2009
Bottom Line:
Excellent site with human backup from H&R Block pros, but state features not great and data import options are limited.
PC World Rating:
84 (Very Good)
- Cost of filing one federal return: $40,
- Cost of filing one federal and one state return: $70,
- Features: Very Good,
- Design and usability: Very Good,
- Price: Good
- Vendor's Web Site
- Last Rated: February 04, 2009
Bottom Line:
A super deal for people who don't need the depth of help and advice in TurboTax, or the human backing of TaxCut.
PC World Rating:
84 (Very Good)
- Cost of filing one federal return: $10,
- Cost of filing one federal and one state return: $17,
- Features: Very Good,
- Design and usability: Very Good,
- Price: Superior
- Vendor's Web Site
- Last Rated: February 04, 2009
Bottom Line:
First-rate advice and explanations keep TurboTax on top, but if your return is straightforward, you'll find better deals elsewhere.
PC World Rating:
85 (Very Good)
- Cost of filing one federal return: $50,
- Cost of filing one federal and one state return: $85,
- Features: Superior,
- Design and usability: Superior,
- Price: Fair
- Vendor's Web Site
- Last Rated: February 04, 2009
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