Tax Preparation Online

It used to be the case that tax preparation was a nightmare you passed onto other people. These days, electronic filing is becoming the norm. According to a recent CNET Reviews survey, 61% of tax filers plan to file their taxes online this year. Why not? It's easy, convenient and a fast way to get your refund. Therefore, online tax preparation has become the main focus of Tax Prep 101.

This site is an independent guide to electronic tax filing - both software packages and web services (or e-filing websites). We look at the major American and Canadian e-filing services, including TaxAct, TaxBrain, TaxCut and Turbo Tax. We compare the advantages and disadvantages of each product.

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US Tax Information:
US Tax Preparation Guide
Tax Preparation Online
US Tax Software Reviews
Professional Tax Software
Tax Preparers
Tax Advice
Tax Preparation Glossary
US Tax FAQ

Canadian Tax Information:
Canadian Tax Preparation Guide
Canadian Tax Software
Professional Tax Software
Professional Tax Preparers
Tax Advice
Canadian Tax Tips
Canadian Tax FAQ

Of course, we can't forget the people who still prefer not to file their taxes online. We discuss issues in selecting a tax preparer and provide profiles and discussions of some of the major providers of these services. Are you better off using one of these services? View our pages and decide for yourself.

Finally, we also pay attention to the 10% of CNET respondents who were undecided, still wary of computer glitches and security. Read our background pages on advice and dos and don'ts of tax preparation. We also have other background advice on: