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Where's My Tax Rebate, Uncle Sam?
(News) Stimulus rebates have hit a detour on their way to taxpayers. That new PC or 3G iPhone might have to wait.
(News) Stimulus rebates have hit a detour on their way to taxpayers. That new PC or 3G iPhone might have to wait.
TurboTax Online Tax Service
(Reviews) TurboTax is our top online tax service choice, but the competition isn't far behind.
(Reviews) TurboTax is our top online tax service choice, but the competition isn't far behind.
TaxCut (H&R Block) Online Tax Service
(Reviews) This nice-looking online tax service is a good value, with human backup as an added plus. But glitches were a problem.
(Reviews) This nice-looking online tax service is a good value, with human backup as an added plus. But glitches were a problem.
CompleteTax Online Tax Service
(Reviews) This online tax service is fine if you need help with math on forms, but not so great if you want guidance.
(Reviews) This online tax service is fine if you need help with math on forms, but not so great if you want guidance.
TaxAct Online Tax Service
(Reviews) You get more than you pay for with this online tax service, but you will have to spend a little more time.
(Reviews) You get more than you pay for with this online tax service, but you will have to spend a little more time.
TurboTax E-Filers Get Two-Day Extension from IRS
(News) The IRS has given people who were unable to e-file their TurboTax returns Tuesday until midnight Thursday to file without incurring penalties.
(News) The IRS has given people who were unable to e-file their TurboTax returns Tuesday until midnight Thursday to file without incurring penalties.
Tax-Return Software
(Reviews) Pricey TurboTax remains our top choice among the three leading programs.
(Reviews) Pricey TurboTax remains our top choice among the three leading programs.
TaxCut Premium + State + Efile
(Reviews) This package has a comprehensive interview and a fair price but awkward navigation and unclear instructions.
(Reviews) This package has a comprehensive interview and a fair price but awkward navigation and unclear instructions.
TaxAct Ultimate Bundle
(Reviews) TaxAct is a tax-software bargain, especially if you have a straightforward return and don't need TurboTax-caliber help.
(Reviews) TaxAct is a tax-software bargain, especially if you have a straightforward return and don't need TurboTax-caliber help.
As Tax Deadline Approaches, Web Beckons
(news) Procrastinators can find a digital hand in online tax-filing options.
(news) Procrastinators can find a digital hand in online tax-filing options.
Guide to Desktop Tax Software
(news) As April 15 approaches, TurboTax, TaxCut, and TaxACT are all eager to help.
(news) As April 15 approaches, TurboTax, TaxCut, and TaxACT are all eager to help.
Least Taxing Software?
(reviews) Form 1040 time is approaching; we check out tax software packages from three leading vendors.
(reviews) Form 1040 time is approaching; we check out tax software packages from three leading vendors.
Find Last-Minute Tax Tips Online
(news) E-filers have some advantages and options, even in the countdown to April 15.
(news) E-filers have some advantages and options, even in the countdown to April 15.
Protesting the E-Filing Penalty
(news) Tech-savvy taxpayers question why they must pay for the privilege of filing electronically.
(news) Tech-savvy taxpayers question why they must pay for the privilege of filing electronically.
Guide to Do-It-Yourself Tax Sites
(news) Tax sites on the Web offer cheapest do-it-yourself alternatives, with caveats.
(news) Tax sites on the Web offer cheapest do-it-yourself alternatives, with caveats.
TaxCut Rapid Finder
(howto) Search for help outside the normal help files using TaxCut's Rapid Find search tool.
(howto) Search for help outside the normal help files using TaxCut's Rapid Find search tool.
Calculate on the Cheap
(howto) Use online tax services to calculate your return, then fill out the paperwork by hand.
(howto) Use online tax services to calculate your return, then fill out the paperwork by hand.
Update Your Tax Software
(howto) Update just before you file to keep software bugs at bay and stay abreast of late changes.
(howto) Update just before you file to keep software bugs at bay and stay abreast of late changes.
Meeting the Tax-Prep Challenge
(news) Overcoming taxophobia: A convert's account of e-prep and e-filing.
(news) Overcoming taxophobia: A convert's account of e-prep and e-filing.