Compare efile.com with Other Online Tax Preparation Software Services
At efile.com, we know you have a choice when it comes to preparing your tax return online.
That's why we encourage you to compare the online tax preparation service prices and fees we offer with those of our biggest competitors, such as TurboTax® and H&R Block®.
A quick comparison will show you that not only is efile.com less expensive, but it's a better value with more benefits as well!
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Lowest Price Guarantee |
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Automatic Price Downgrade (If You Qualify) |
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No Pressure to Upgrade Your Service (and Pay More) |
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Unlimited Multiple State Returns for One Price |
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Priority Tax Return Support for All Packages |
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Price Match Guarantee |
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1040EZ Always Free |
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Deluxe Package under $25 |
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Premium Package under $40 |
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State Returns under $20 |
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Refund Deposited to Account Instead of a Card with Fees |
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Deduct Fee from Refund for under $17 |
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Unlimited Free efiling |
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All Packages Start for Free |
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Import Prior Year Information (All Packages) |
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Maximum Refund Guarantee |
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100% Calculation Accuracy Guarantee |
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Free Audit Assistance |
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Compare All the efile.com Tax Preparation Service Features
At efile.com, we strive to serve you in the friendliest and most efficient manner possible. We offer 3 service packages (Free, Deluxe, and Premium), and one of them will meet your tax preparation needs. If you prepare a simple tax return which can be filed on a Form 1040EZ, your tax return will be free. If your return does not qualify for the free service, you will be charged for the least expensive package that meets your needs.
Below is an overview of the features offered by each of the efile.com service packages.
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Unlimited efiles Included |
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Easy Step-by-Step Interview/Q&A - Answer Simple Tax Questions |
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Refund Calculated as You Go |
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Identifies Deductions and Credits for You |
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Selects and Completes Tax Forms for You |
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Performs All Mathematical Calculations for You |
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Automatic Error Checking |
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Carries Forward Previously Entered Information - Saves Time |
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Identifies Missing and Incomplete Information |
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Priority Support Included |
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Import Last Year's efile.com Data |
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Audit Assistance Included |
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Prepare and efile Multiple State Returns for Any Residency Status |
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One Additional Charge for Unlimited Multiple State Returns |
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Stop n' Go - Come Back to Your Return Later |
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Prepare Amended Tax Return (Form 1040X) |
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Prepare and efile Tax Extension (Form 4868) |
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100% Calculation Accuracy Guaranteed |
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Fast Direct Deposit of Tax Refund |
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Biggest Refund Guaranteed |
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Supports Single and Married/Joint Filers |
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Supports Wage, Salary, and Reported Tip Income (Form W-2) |
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Calculates Earned Income Credit (Schedule EIC) |
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Supports Unemployment Income (Form 1099-G) |
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Supports All Filing Statuses |
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Supports Adjustments to Income |
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Supports Dependents |
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Supports Child Tax Credit |
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Supports Dependent Care Credit (Form 2441) |
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Supports Education Credits (Form 8863) |
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Supports Education Deductions |
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Supports IRA Deductions |
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Supports Investment Income |
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Supports Itemized Deductions (Schedule A) |
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Supports Self-Employment Income (Schedule C) |
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Supports Adoption Credit (Form 8839) |
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Supports Health Coverage Tax Credit (Form 8885) |
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Supports Farm Income (Schedule F) |
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Supports Rental Property Income and Deductions |
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Supports Household Employment Taxes |
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Supports Partnership and S-Corporation Income |
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Supports Disaster Loss Deductions |
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Supports Incomes of $100,000 or More |
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Find details about the benefits and features to prepare taxes online using the 3 efile.com Online Tax Preparation Services (for Form 1040EZ, 1040A, and 1040).
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