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Taxnet - File Federal Tax Return for FREE.

Haven't used them. I have used TaxACT and it works fine, but they are annoying me with all the reminders about the "premium" (pay-for) product and the way they try to get you to file State (for a fee). TaxACT was not as annoying a year ago, but it is now.
 
If you're asking about the interface, ease of use, etc., I can't help you.

If you're asking are they legit, accurate, etc., go to the IRS website (www.irs.gov) and they will have a list of online tax filers you can use - some for free, some for a small fee, usually ten or fifteen bucks. If they aren't on the IRS site, don't use them.
 
I know this is mostly a new thing spoken about on irs.gov, free tax filing for people that make less than $52,000. I do not know if there is just altogether free e-filing for anyone so you may want to look into it. I make the cut so I am happy. If there is no cut off on salary then rock on.
 
I need schedule C..I'll tell you one thing, turbo tax can go to hell. Tax cut is nearly $50 cheaper when you consider they throw in free state and fed electronic filing for $54 turbotax wants over $100..and tax cut will import my info from last years turbo tax file..
 
i used taxact. it was like 15 bucks for federal, state, and e-filing included. i thought it was funny, at the end, for a fee of 29 dollars, they would take the cost of the program out of my refund. or, i could just pay 15 bucks, and be done with it.
 
BTW TaxACT is free federal, no income restriction. They also include that telecommunications tax 'rebate' that was explained here a little while ago (for those with a landline, up to 60 dollars back.) But their interface is a little annoying and they try to get you for state... just don't fall for it.
 
Originally posted by: hansmuff
BTW TaxACT is free federal, no income restriction. They also include that telecommunications tax 'rebate' that was explained here a little while ago (for those with a landline, up to 60 dollars back.) But their interface is a little annoying and they try to get you for state... just don't fall for it.
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What do you mean "and they try to get you for state... just don't fall for it."?
 
Originally posted by: hansmuff
BTW TaxACT is free federal, no income restriction. They also include that telecommunications tax 'rebate' that was explained here a little while ago (for those with a landline, up to 60 dollars back.) But their interface is a little annoying and they try to get you for state... just don't fall for it.
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Huh, get you for state? The annoying part was the nags every so often to upgrade to their Deluxe version for 9.95.

Their online federal tool is free to use and includes free e-file. If you're in a state that doesn't file a return, like Florida, you're in excellent shape.

I'm in Ohio, so I have to file a return. Their tool was free to use, but $12.95 to e-file.

So, for $12.95, I filled out and filed both Federal and State returns. My tax stuff is pretty generic, just your basic write-offs, but I did have a goofy HSA (Health Savings Account) for part of the year, but their tool handeled that effortlessly.

I've used TurboTax for years, and I just don't see any value in their product any more. Spending $40 for the software plus filing fees is overboard for what I need. $12.95 seemed fair for TaxAct.

 
Originally posted by: JKurtz
Originally posted by: hansmuff
BTW TaxACT is free federal, no income restriction. They also include that telecommunications tax 'rebate' that was explained here a little while ago (for those with a landline, up to 60 dollars back.) But their interface is a little annoying and they try to get you for state... just don't fall for it.
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Huh, get you for state? The annoying part was the nags every so often to upgrade to their Deluxe version for 9.95.

Their online federal tool is free to use and includes free e-file. If you're in a state that doesn't file a return, like Florida, you're in excellent shape.

I'm in Ohio, so I have to file a return. Their tool was free to use, but $12.95 to e-file.

So, for $12.95, I filled out and filed both Federal and State returns. My tax stuff is pretty generic, just your basic write-offs, but I did have a goofy HSA (Health Savings Account) for part of the year, but their tool handeled that effortlessly.

I've used TurboTax for years, and I just don't see any value in their product any more. Spending $40 for the software plus filing fees is overboard for what I need. $12.95 seemed fair for TaxAct.
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That is exactly what I wanted to know. Thank you very much!

This is what I will be doing when I get home tonight!!!
 
I'm working on doing my taxes with TaxACT and I bought $12.95 state package to do my state taxes but they're trying to charge me $7.95 to e-file. I was under the assumption that the $12.95 included e-filing but after further inspection on their website I was wrong. You have to hunt a little to find that a state e-file costs money but they never say anything about whether it's free or not when ordering. Oh well, looks like I'm going to mail it in because I'm too stubborn to pay their $7.95.
 
Originally posted by: tydas
I need schedule C..I'll tell you one thing, turbo tax can go to hell. Tax cut is nearly $50 cheaper when you consider they throw in free state and fed electronic filing for $54 turbotax wants over $100..and tax cut will import my info from last years turbo tax file..
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I dont know what TurboTax you use, but it cost me $45 to get TurboTax Federal and State. It includes my Schedule C and free electronic filing for 1 return. It even included my choice of a free paper shredder or 512MB USB flash drive from Staples. Taxcut costs the EXACT same for the same features, so it's really a tossup to which you prefer. Of course, if you are getting Taxcut for $45 minus $50 (a $5 credit), please tell everyone how and where so we can all send TurboTax to hell...
 
Originally posted by: JKurtz
Their online federal tool is free to use and includes free e-file. If you're in a state that doesn't file a return, like Florida, you're in excellent shape.

I'm in Ohio, so I have to file a return. Their tool was free to use, but $12.95 to e-file.

So, for $12.95, I filled out and filed both Federal and State returns. My tax stuff is pretty generic, just your basic write-offs, but I did have a goofy HSA (Health Savings Account) for part of the year, but their tool handeled that effortlessly.
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You might consider in Ohio, like most other states, using the free online State filing available through their website. I use the free Federal online sites, usually TaxAct, to file returns for those under the income limit; and then OHIO INCOME TAX SITE for free state filing. These sites import last year's information automatically if you choose to save it, but I also use the PDF option to save an electronic copy.
 
The TurboTax online price includes e-file, but the purchased price to load on a home computer does not include free e-filing. It cost $14.95 for Federal and $14.95 for each State. The US government does not charge to e-file, this is a TurboTax charge, which in effect is a price increase over previous years. Ron Parks.
 
Originally posted by: Apex
They're made by Intuit (the TurboTax people). They're legit.
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The company was started by people originally from Intuit, but is simply a cover name for H&R Block's Taxcut. You go through Taxnet and will find yourself in the same screens and software as someone entering through the Taxcut site. So, they are legit.

People should be aware that only the simplest tax form will be free. Anyone needing 1040 or 1040A with schedules will pay a fee.
 
Originally posted by: MoonglumWoW
Originally posted by: tydas
I need schedule C..I'll tell you one thing, turbo tax can go to hell. Tax cut is nearly $50 cheaper when you consider they throw in free state and fed electronic filing for $54 turbotax wants over $100..and tax cut will import my info from last years turbo tax file..
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I dont know what TurboTax you use, but it cost me $45 to get TurboTax Federal and State. It includes my Schedule C and free electronic filing for 1 return. It even included my choice of a free paper shredder or 512MB USB flash drive from Staples. Taxcut costs the EXACT same for the same features, so it's really a tossup to which you prefer. Of course, if you are getting Taxcut for $45 minus $50 (a $5 credit), please tell everyone how and where so we can all send TurboTax to hell...
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Well, perhaps I am wrong but in reading the Turbotax tax site it says that schedule C is only with the Home & Business version which costs about $78 from Amazon. Also, on boxes I have read it does not say anything about free fed or state e-filing which is another $30 total of $108..Taxcut premier with state costs $49 which includes free fed and state e-file so over $50 cheaper. Perhaps you can point to the product description which says turbo tax premier has schedule C, I know it has in the past but do not see it this year. It just seems like Turbo tax keeps cutting back every year and making you pay more...

Turbo tax
 
Originally posted by: JKurtz
Originally posted by: hansmuff
BTW TaxACT is free federal, no income restriction. They also include that telecommunications tax 'rebate' that was explained here a little while ago (for those with a landline, up to 60 dollars back.) But their interface is a little annoying and they try to get you for state... just don't fall for it.
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Huh, get you for state? The annoying part was the nags every so often to upgrade to their Deluxe version for 9.95.

Their online federal tool is free to use and includes free e-file. If you're in a state that doesn't file a return, like Florida, you're in excellent shape.

I'm in Ohio, so I have to file a return. Their tool was free to use, but $12.95 to e-file.

So, for $12.95, I filled out and filed both Federal and State returns. My tax stuff is pretty generic, just your basic write-offs, but I did have a goofy HSA (Health Savings Account) for part of the year, but their tool handeled that effortlessly.
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I meant that in my case, for the final review they nagged me about not having entered my school district for the state return, even though I already told it I only want to file federal.
It then gave me an option to finalize and e-file state for $12.95.
I live in PA, and they provide an excellent, free e-filing service on the PA state web site, no reason to throw $12.95 after TaxACT. So check your state web site for free filing tools. Took me 5 minutes on the PA site to do everything.
Anyway I got my refund a week ago. TaxACT has done what it was supposed to, so I still recommend it.
 
Originally posted by: MoonglumWoW
Originally posted by: tydas
I need schedule C..I'll tell you one thing, turbo tax can go to hell. Tax cut is nearly $50 cheaper when you consider they throw in free state and fed electronic filing for $54 turbotax wants over $100..and tax cut will import my info from last years turbo tax file..
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I dont know what TurboTax you use, but it cost me $45 to get TurboTax Federal and State. It includes my Schedule C and free electronic filing for 1 return. It even included my choice of a free paper shredder or 512MB USB flash drive from Staples. Taxcut costs the EXACT same for the same features, so it's really a tossup to which you prefer. Of course, if you are getting Taxcut for $45 minus $50 (a $5 credit), please tell everyone how and where so we can all send TurboTax to hell...
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Just a warning to all, Turbo tax premier does not include schedule C! Ahheemm, can we tell Turbo tax to go to hell yet?
 
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