EFile Reviews

We've looked at many of the efile tax preparation services available online and provided a summary here for your benefit. Each of these services has their advantages and disadvantages. All of these services provide some level of efile for free based upon qualifications like income, age, etc. We suggest you read these qualifications carefully when you arrive at the tax service provider's site, before completing your return with them.

EFile Provider	Free Efile?	Cost Starts at	State	Special
		$0		Get your refund in 8 days
		$0		Free Federal Filing for Everyone, Guaranteed 100% Accurate
		$0		Worry-free Audit Support® is included when you e-file
		Free for a Limited Time, Usually $9.95		Free E-file, All States available
		Free federal simple edition, the next step up is $9.95		Customer can receive refund in as little as 4 days.

Please if you have suggestions for edits or additions to this list as we are attempting to provide a complete, accurate list of efile providers.

TurboTax

TurboTax is the #1-rated, best-selling tax software. Since its beginning in 1993, TurboTax has become the award winning software generally recognized as the number 1 tax preparation software in the United States. Each year they assist millions of taxpayers in completing their specific tax forms whether they have to complete a 1040ez, 1040, 1040a, or any other type of tax form. TurboTax provides many different versions of their software: including TurboTax FREE Edition (1040ez & Simple Returns) TurboTax Deluxe (Returning Customers), TurboTax Premier (Investments & Rental Properties), TurboTax Home & Business (Personal & Business), TurboTax Business (Corporations, Partnerships, and LLCs). TurboTax is available for both Federal and State income tax returns. Free Edition includes a free federal IRS efile. Easily prepare your tax return and file income taxes online. The software has been designed ease the pain of filing taxes by guiding users through their tax returns step-by-step in a question and answer format. It is easy and simple to follow along. Also, TurboTax provides many helpful tax tools such as how-to videos, tax calculators, and money-saving tax guides right on their site. These tools are all free and can be accessed at any time.

Special TurboTax Offers

Start for Free! Pay when you are satisfied
Free Personalized Tax Advice - Talk to a real representative
Get your refund in 8 days
Step-by-Step Guidance
Guaranteed 100% Accurate Calculations
Free Audit Support Center

TaxACT

Filing your federal and state taxes through TaxACT (2nd Story Software) is a breeze. TaxACT is available to use through a quick software download or online. They have every tax form you need to complete your tax returns from state to federal taxes. They also have two different, yet simple, ways to input data into their system: the forms-based entry method and the interview format entry method. Also, TaxACT offers a discounted state tax return for those who file a free federal tax return. TaxACT State Editions are available for all income-taxing states for just $14.95 each. Some other packages include: a Deluxe Edition (download) for just $12.95 which includes one free federal e-file, a $7.95 value, and Online Deluxe for $9.95 which includes one free federal e-file. Plus, TaxACT State Editions are available for all income-taxing states. TaxACT also provides its users a highly reliable alert system to prevent costly mistakes generally caused by omissions or missed opportunities. This aids in maximizing your tax deductions. *All offers are IRS and State approved and include a 100% Accuracy Guarantee and a FREE Federal Tax Return for everyone.

Special TaxACT Offers

Free Federal Tax Return for Everyone!
Guaranteed 100% Accurate
Free to Prepare, Free to Print, and Free to E-file
Free e-mail and audit support
Maximum Refund Pledge
Simple & Complex Returns

H&R Block

H&R Block is a great source for tax preparation. You're familiar with the H&R Block store fronts which can be seen everywhere in America; however, they also have a great online tax software product available to all taxpayers. Efile your taxes quick and easy with H&R Block's easy to use online software, H&R Block at Home®. This service provides the user with different versions of their software which are tailored to each individual's tax needs. For Example, Free Edition (1040ez), Basic (Simple Tax Situations), Deluxe (Homeowners and Investors), and Premium (Self-Employed) are all different online products that are available to the customer. H&R Block's tax professionals are to making sure that your tax return is done correctly in order to give you the maximum refund possible. Also, H&R Block allows you to start your tax return for free and pay when you submit.

Special H&R Block Offers

FREE audit support and representation from an enrolled agent
FREE to prepare, FREE to print, FREE to e-file
FREE expert advice from our community of tax specialists
Accurate Calculations Guarantee
Maximum Refund Guarantee
Start for Free, Pay when you finish
Online Customer Support Center

CompleteTax

Try online tax preparation software provided by CompleteTax. CompleteTax includes efiling for both federal and state tax returns. CompleteTax provides a tax service geared around the taxpayer. Their goal is to make the user do as little work as possible. Some of their features include tax tips, calculators, and popular tax guides that provide information on other ways you can help yourself minimize your taxes and maximize your refunds. CompleteTax guides you through your return to get you the biggest refund you're entitled to. And, when you file your taxes online with CompleteTax, your federal and state refunds add up automatically as you fill out your return. No user calculations are required. CompleteTax's goal is to give you more. CompleteTax understands that taxes can be daunting, so they provide you with assistance throughout the entire process. CompleteTax is committed to protecting your computer, your privacy and your personal information while visiting the web site and using our products.

Special CompleteTax Offers

Direct Deposit of Tax Refund!
Free E-file, All States available
Try it FREE! No credit card, pay only if satisfied
No software to download. Everything is online
Free technical support
Automatically checks for errors and omissions
Customers get a faster refund!
Complies with latest tax laws

TaxSlayer

TaxSlayer is an authorized e-File provider and an up-and-coming player in the online tax service provider market. You might recognize their name through many of their marketing techniques such as the sponsorship of both the NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the 2012 Gator Bowl. TaxSlayer provides excellent service and boasts that the customer will receive their tax return in as little as 4 days. For their free federal edition, TaxSlayer offers free preparation, printing, and filing as well as email support. If you upgrade to their Classic or Premium editions, you will receive a guaranteed maximum amount on your refund, free live tax assistance, and guaranteed accurate calculations.

Special TaxSlayer Offers

Free live tax advice
Guarenteed Accurate Calculations
Maximum refund guarenteed
Prepare, print, and file for free
Refund calculator

Free efile and Tax Preparation	TaxACT - Free Tax Preparation Software	Uncle Fed's Tax Board
Internal Revenue Service	Tax Extension Online	H&R Block Taxes, FREE Tax Filing
TurboTax Tax Preparation Software	IRS Tax Extension	File Your State Taxes