When tax season comes around each year there are those who always go with a name they know, those who go straight to an accountant and those who are willing to shop around. We will point out some strengths and weaknesses of each tax product company and also share our choices for the best of the best to help you decide which service best suits your needs.
In a crowded tax filing marketplace, how does H&R Block set itself apart from the pack? It offers a free online filing service (among other competitively priced products). Yes, you heard that right. It’s entirely free. But is saving a few bucks a wise choice when it comes to your taxes? What other affordable options does H&R Block offer and how do they stack up vs the competition? Find out in our comprehensive review…
Let’s face it. Nearly everyone dreads tax season. Does the popular TurboTax service make the process less painful? It’s loaded with features and an easy-to-use interface. Find out why TurboTax is one of the industry leading software solutions and how it ranks vs the competition in our best online tax software comparison. This software is updated for 2019. TurboTax offers several different online and downloadable/CD versions to fit everyone’s needs, from simple filers to big business, and the software is designed to make filing as easy as possible with a step-by-step approach to tax returns. We’ll give you a detailed description including key features and pricing for each edition to help you choose, but first we present our overall TurboTax review and tell you what’s new this year…
Everyone dreads tax time, but it’s a necessary evil that no one can avoid. eSmart Tax, one of our top picks for online tax software, makes filing taxes as easy as possible. With no software to download and free federal e-filing, eSmart Tax is a great option for folks with simple returns. Liberty Tax, a well-established and long-time tax service provider, owns eSmart Tax, so you get the benefits of Liberty Tax when you sign up for eSmart Tax. Read our eSmart Tax review to find out if it’s the right fit for your needs…
Legislation has been enacted in several states to tax the sale of affiliate products. The legislation, widely known as the Amazon Tax, or Affiliate Program Tax, or Sales and Use Tax, requires that an affiliate provider pay state sales tax on items sold by their affiliates, whether or not the directly operate in the state. Affiliate providers such as Amazon.com, instead of paying the sales tax, are terminating affiliate accounts in affected states, including those where the law is being considered. Read this article to find out how you can help prevent the law from going into effect in your state…
Filing taxes is already stressful, but what if you hit “submit” and find out that someone has already filed a fraudulent tax return in your name? Chaos ensues, and you don’t know how this could’ve happened. These 5 tips could help save you from this headache…
As the owner of design for H&R Block’s online DIY tax preparation, DIY software, and their integration with MyBlock, the retail experience, and hrblock.com, Shane Wilson leads a team of experience and visual designers, and content crafters. Their goal is nothing less than creating the industry’s best customer experience. We got the chance to chat with Shane about his experience at one of the leading tax companies and our number one pick for best tax software. Read on to hear what they have in store for the upcoming tax season and how they’re helping business owners everywhere with their tax prep…
If you’re self-employed and didn’t keep optimal records for your taxes last year, you’re not alone. In fact, a recent QuickBooks survey of self-employed professionals and small business owners found that only 15% of all respondents said that they deduct 100% of what’s allowed every year…
Have you received the dreaded notice that you’re being audited by the Internal Revenue Service? Or worry that the big audit might strike you when you least expect it? If you get audited by the IRS, what happens? First, don’t panic. There are many reasons for an audit, and in 80% of all cases, this requirement only concerns a minor issue on your tax return. Still, we know it’s a stressful event, and we’re here to give you the information you need to get through the process as painlessly as possible…