2012 Tax Preparation (for tax year 2011) - Where To Go? Online? Live?

[gctattoo]

I always use TaxAct. It's absolutely free for federal returns. I know they charge something for state returns, buy FL doesn't have state tax so no money spent on that for me either. It's soooo easy too. You just have to make sure that you don't accidentally upgrade to the deluxe (non-free) version when they're asking you about it several times during the return. But other than that, it's great. It knows exactly what form you need to use just by your answers and creates any extra forms needed too (earned income credit, etc.). Then you print it all out for your records. Plus you always have the option of sending it in snail mail if you prefer. Or file it electronically right then. If you choose to have it direct deposited, the money is there super quick. I filed on the 21st and the money is supposed to be deposited on Feb. 1st. It was that fast last year too.

[snafu4me]

Intuit Tax Freedom Project

[434Teresa]

I use Tubotax. I buy the box one from walmart and have for years now. I dont have a state tax(not yet anyway)...

[Abbybob]

I use Turbotax. When I lived at home, I used my parents version, now I just do it on their website. It costs the same as the box in the store, but it keeps me from buying other stuff at the store!

I went through mypoints too- so I'll get some points for it! Woo Hoo!