eTax.com is an online tax preparation service that walks you through your federal and state income tax returns step by step, then e-files them for you. It was founded in 2009 by a team of CPAs and software engineers, and it is an authorized IRS e-file provider. You can start a return for free and see your calculations and forms before paying, as you only pay when you file.
There are four federal plans. Free and Basic cover simple returns for single or married filers without dependents, including W-2 wages, unemployment, Social Security income and the earned income tax credit. Deluxe adds dependents, itemized deductions and credits such as the child tax credit and education credits, while Premium handles stock sales, the sale of a home, self-employment, rental income and Schedules C, E and K-1. State returns are added separately, and e-file is available for every state with an income tax.
Every plan includes free e-file and direct deposit, a preview of your return before you pay, three years of return storage and phone support from U.S.-based staff. Optional extras include Tax Review Pro, which checks your return for common mistakes, and a Refund Transfer that takes the eTax.com fee out of your refund. A maximum federal refund guarantee also applies to accepted federal e-filed returns.