There are several income tax software programs available on the market to help you complete your yearly taxes. These programs offer tax tips, checklists, and error checking messages to ensure that required fields have not been missed.

TaxACT

This income tax software is available in online, download and CD-Rom form. The basic program is free, and the deluxe and ultimate bundles are reasonably priced. Both the basic and the deluxe packages compute federal tax with the state tax forms available for an additional fee. The ultimate bundle includes the state and federal forms for returns with additional help and advice tips included. All three bundles are designed to be used for both personal and small business tax calculations.

TurboTax

TurboTax offers an online or a software package for personal or small business tax preparation. The software can be downloaded or provide by CD-Rom. Turbo Tax allows you to start online tax preparation immediately and stores any unfinished work on firewall protected servers. This allows the user to be able to check additional information or add and change the return as new information becomes available. Your account is password protected online for increased security. Three levels are offered, essential, basic and premier with added features and options with the premier level.

TaxSlayer

This software can be used online or downloaded. There is no charge for the web version however there is a small efile fee for federal taxes. This company began providing income tax software to professionals in 1992, and began providing the program to the public in 1998. The software provides all the necessary forms to fully prepare both state and federal tax returns. The company strives to provide timely and high quality customer service for their income tax software users.

TaxCut

This income tax software, developed by H & R Block, is ideal for simple returns. The interview type format asks questions of the user and data is then automatically included in the appropriate spot on the forms. If you currently use Microsoft Money for personal financial record keeping the program will automatically retrieve information saving time.

Recommendation

Based on customer reviews Turbo Tax is the favorite income tax software of consumers. Its user-friendly interview style questions help minimize confusion while retrieving all necessary data. The quick check and tips at the end of the program are helpful in answering any questions and ensuring the return is error free.