Compare Tax Preparation Software

FreeTaxUSA provides valuable tax preparation at a fraction of the cost of other online services. When compared with other websites the difference is clear. Many of the features we offer at no cost require an upgrade with other services. File your federal tax return free. E-file, customer support, and IRS form preparation are all included. Read Customer Testimonials, see Supported Forms, or read more on our services & pricing.

Tax Software Service Comparison

	FreeTaxUSA	Other Major Online Tax Services
Federal Tax Return	Free	$10 to $110 for Basic and Premium Services (see Free Offers below)
e-File	Free	Included
Printing	Free	Included
Online Backup	Free	Included
Data Roll-Over	Free	Returning customers are required to upgrade (up to $30 for a basic return)
Extension Filing	Free	Can cost up to $20 to file an extension.
Deduction Help	Free	Requires upgrade to more expensive version of software ($30 or more).
Home Owner Return	Free	Requires upgrade to more expensive version of software ($30 or more).
Investment Income	Free	Requires upgrade to more expensive version of software ($80 or more).
Rental Income	Free	Requires upgrade to more expensive version of software ($80 or more).
Self Employed Taxes	Free	Requires upgrade to more expensive version of software ($100 or more).
Customer Support	Free	Included but may require an upgrade or an additional usage fee
State Tax Return	$9.95	$15 to $50
e-File	Included	Included in price
Printing	Included	Included in price
Online Backup	Included	Included in price

Compare Free Tax Preparation Offers

	FreeTaxUSA	Company A	Company B	Company C
Free Offer Restrictions	Free For Everyone! No Restrictions	Restricted to low income returns	Restricted to simple returns	No Restrictions
Type of Return Supported	Free Simple & Complex	Simple Only	Simple Only	Simple & Complex
e-File, Printing, Online Backup	Free	Included	Included	Included
Prior Year Account Information Import	Free	Requires Upgrade	Requires Upgrade	Requires Upgrade
Federal Extension Filing	Free	Included, mailed only	$19.95	Included
Home Owner Return, Investment Income, Rental Income, Self-Employed Taxes	Free	Requires Upgrade	Requires Upgrade	Included
Federal Tax Return	Free	Included	Included	Included
State Tax Return	$9.95	$34.95	$34.95	$14.95

Company profiles reflect offers of major tax sites online. Research conducted in 2009.