The program advances the user screen by screen through the entire return. All the calculations are done in the background and the answers are inserted into the correct blanks on forms and schedules. When done, the program does a cursory check of the return, looking for errors and omissions, and gives you the option of printing or filing electronically. H.D. Vest , a financial services company, is hosting your tax preparation and filing for free. Price aside, these sites have more similarities than differences.
None provides the level of help required by a tax novice or a taxpayer with a complicated return.
To those people we recommend a desktop program or professional help. However, it doesn't cost you anything to start the process and see how it works for you since you only pay when it's time to file. Much as we hate to think about that already. Corp. All Rights Reserved.