Kim Finley. Kim is a financial writer with a passion for the environment and personal finance.
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Are you one of the millions of people who have not submitted a tax return yet? The April 15th deadline is right around the corner and there are tax software providers that offer last minute tax filing help.
Using online tax software with efile is an accurate and fast way to file your taxes. No waiting in lines, no making appointments, no paper forms to sift through and no worries about losing your tax return in the mail. Plus, you will have access to many useful features and advice available even to the last minute filer.
Income tax software is updated to include the latest tax law changes, i.e. new stimulus plan that includes First-time Homebuyer Credit & Recovery Rebate Credit. Most tax software also has tools to find other deductions and credits to maximize your tax refund.
Some tax software sites offer a free tax software version that will allow you to complete your Federal 1040 tax forms and submit your tax return using efile for free.
Also, you can easily file state taxes at the same time; the income tax software will save you time by transferring your federal 1040 tax form information to your state return form. The prices to file state taxes may vary depending on the online tax software provider.
My personal favorite online tax software is eSmart Tax by Liberty Tax which offers both the regular tax form software features as well as tax advice. If your tax forms are more complex than you anticipated and you need the assistance of a tax pro, eSmart Tax offers a Premium Edition product that provides phone assistance with a Liberty Tax Service professional. With the eSmart Tax Signature Edition product, you can visit one of the many Liberty Tax office locations and have your tax return checked, signed, and e-filed by a Liberty Tax Service professional. Additional fees would apply for these added services but you would get the benefits of their eSmart Tax Refund Maximizer, CPA Audit Assistance, and the ability to compare “What If” Scenarios.
Go to the www.esmarttax.com website for more information on their paid and free tax software products. You can also find free tax tips on their website.
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