Free Online Tax Preparation
I have used TurboTax every year to file our taxes since 2001. The first couple years we qualified to use the free version as our taxes became more complex we have had to buy a more advanced version. Even though we have to buy a premium version, I consider it worth every penny. My two oldest kids, will be able to use the free version to do their taxes this year.
I started using Turbo Tax to do my taxes because I saw the TurboTax Online Free Edition and thought “what do I have to lose, if I don’t like it I will head out ot the library to pick up all the forms and do it by hand”. I’ve stuck with TurboTax for several reasons. My tax returns were bigger because the program made suggestions for deductions that I didn’t realize we qualified for. I input all the details and they do all of the calculations – no more adding and re-adding, and checking again, and checking one more time for good measure. Their calculations have always been accurate. And the are up to date with the latest tax laws to help ensure my taxes are done right. To try TurboTax Free Online Click Here.
I usually do ours manually, then enter it into the online version of TurboTax just to check it. We are usually just over the threshold to be able to file for free, though, so once I check it and feel confident I’ve got it write, I either mail it in via USPS or submit it through the IRS website (it’s not actually e-filed, just e-mailed; it gets to the data processors several days sooner than snail mail).
I also use online TurboTax to do my daughter’s and son-in-laws returns for them. They DO qualify for the free e-filing.
That is a really good idea Annie!