Waffle
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Post by Waffle on Feb 2, 2011 15:11:58 GMT -5
Is there any reputable website where you can file both federal and state income tax forms for free? This would be a very simple tax return. Or if not free, any idea what the cheapest would be.
I use Turbotax for myself, but I'm looking for something I could use to do my mother's returns for her.
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nalto
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Post by nalto on Feb 2, 2011 15:21:10 GMT -5
Try taxact.com.
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Post by ❤ mollymouser ❤ on Feb 2, 2011 15:23:14 GMT -5
If you repost this question over on the Tax Board, you may get more responses.  (I'm leaving it here, but did want to mention the other board, as well!) |
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Post by Apple on Feb 2, 2011 15:34:41 GMT -5
The IRS keeps advertising that they have their own software as well. I believe they said it was free, just make sure you go to the irs site (www.irs.gov)
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Post by montanatransplant on Feb 4, 2011 1:24:03 GMT -5
It is sometimes a "come on" for the firms to advertise free federal filing. But they charge for state returns. Maybe your state has a web-site for filing free state returns.
And please don't get a rapid anticipation refund loan, the interest rate is atrocious.
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Waffle
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Post by Waffle on Feb 4, 2011 8:42:48 GMT -5
Don't worry no rapid refund. I'm going to work on it this weekend, if the state doesn't offer free e-filing she'll just have to do it the old fashioned way and mail it in.
Thanks.
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Post by Frugal Nurse on Feb 4, 2011 8:57:27 GMT -5
I've used taxslayer.com for years. They are easy to use, and to file both state and federal is only a total of $14.95, not software to buy, and they keep my returns so if I ever need one, I can just go online and print a copy (I print one when I file and keep a hard copy, but looking it up online is much easier than digging through old files). I think if you are filing a 1040EZ it is cheaper, but then, if you're doing an EZ, you really don't need to use a program.
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Post by Frugal Nurse on Feb 4, 2011 8:58:44 GMT -5
If you go to the IRS website, they have a link that can direct you to free e-file companies for federal. I don't know of any free state filing.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2011 21:56:05 GMT -5
Is there any reputable website where you can file both federal and state income tax forms for free? This would be a very simple tax return. Or if not free, any idea what the cheapest would be. I use Turbotax for myself, but I'm looking for something I could use to do my mother's returns for her. I did my Federal with Turbo Tax. Filed my state refund on my states comptroler web site... BOTH FREE! |
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Post by Timberwolf on Feb 4, 2011 22:56:10 GMT -5
Are they really free for anyone, or does your adjusted gross have to be below a certain level?
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Post by newsmaker on Feb 8, 2011 11:33:09 GMT -5
Tax Act
Good. I already got my refund (fed). State I print and file through mail.
Hate HR Block.....
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Post by newsmaker on Feb 8, 2011 11:33:41 GMT -5
Adjusted Gross Income should be less than $58K to free file
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Post by bobbysgirl on Feb 8, 2011 11:43:00 GMT -5
If your mom is a senior, AARP offers free filing in your community. i go to the community center and have them do it for free. Both state and federal. They are retired tax people.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Feb 9, 2011 13:46:50 GMT -5
Where I live, AARP handles tax returns for both low income people and seniors for free. It's a great service. Check and see if it is in your area. Here they require appointments.
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(I'm leaving it here, but did want to mention the other board, as well!) 
