Waffle
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Post by Waffle on Feb 2, 2011 15:44:27 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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TheOtherMe
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Post by TheOtherMe on Feb 2, 2011 19:41:01 GMT -5
I was never able to find a place where you can e-file the state return for free. Go to the IRS site and find the free e-file for the federal. Some states allow you to e-file on their website. I know Colorado does and I have done that before.
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Post by cael on Feb 3, 2011 14:50:43 GMT -5
Massachusetts does, I looked it up the other day - if your AGI is under $58k I think. Check w/ your state. I'm trying to figure out cheaper/free ways to do our taxes this year too.
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Post by mwcpa on Feb 4, 2011 7:25:38 GMT -5
waffle.... here's a link to details from the IRS about free e-file through them www.irs.gov/efile/article/0,,id=118508,00.html some states have similar programs, check your state's department of tax website... there are also some community groups that may have similar free or low cost programs |
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Waffle
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Post by Waffle on Feb 4, 2011 16:29:24 GMT -5
thanks everyone. I'm going to work on them this weekend. If Indiana doeesn't have a free e file option she'll just have to live with the old fashioned mail them in option. Thanks again.
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wodehouse
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Post by wodehouse on Feb 4, 2011 17:04:30 GMT -5
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Post by commentator on Feb 5, 2011 10:06:54 GMT -5
Virginia no longer provides free efiling. I recomend that Virginians file paper state returns.
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Post by nomngal on Feb 11, 2011 8:05:40 GMT -5
Minn has many options available thru Mn Dept of Rev. By starting there, both state & fed are filed free.
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Post by commentator on Feb 12, 2011 11:09:52 GMT -5
VITA does provide free efiling. "Low income" is around $50,000 or less.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Feb 13, 2011 13:42:32 GMT -5
AARP also has sites and provides assistance to both seniors and low income. Their low income requirements are the same as those of VITA.
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Epiphany
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Post by Epiphany on Feb 14, 2011 10:58:03 GMT -5
We've had very good luck using taxslayer.com the last couple years. 9.95 for federal.
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