PROVO, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FreeTaxUSA launched their newly updated 2011 tax software for the upcoming tax season. Over 7,000,000 federal tax returns have been filed with the IRS using the free online software. As one of the fastest growing tax preparation websites, FreeTaxUSA provides high quality tax filing and excellent value to its customers.
FreeTaxUSA is unique in that returning users are not charged a fee (or required to purchase an upgraded version of the software) to carry forward their tax information from a prior year. The ability to carry forward information from year to year greatly increases the speed and ease of filing.
The full featured free edition will be provided without any of the common restrictions or limitations found with other online free offers. The free edition is easy enough for first time tax filers and powerful enough for those with more complicated taxes. Pricing is fully disclosed on the homepage without any hidden fees or mandatory upgrades for additional features. All major federal tax forms are supported in the free edition including those supporting rental, investment, 1099 Misc, and other income. For those wanting additional peace of mind, audit assist, priority support, and unlimited amended returns are available for $5.95 in the deluxe edition.
At only $9.95, state preparation costs on FreeTaxUSA.com are substantially lower than other tax preparation websites. All 42 states requiring a state tax return are supported on the website. Direct state e-filing is included at no extra cost.
Improving the usability of the website has been a top priority for FreeTaxUSA. The software makes income tax preparation simple with easy to follow interview style questions, quick navigation, and free customer support. Forms and schedules are filled out using IRS standardized tax form templates. The completed forms are then ready to print or file and the calculations are guaranteed accurate.
Previous year tax returns can also be filed for 2010, 2009, and 2008 tax years. In most cases, filing remains free for prior year federal tax returns and state tax returns are only $9.95.
FreeTaxUSA.com is a website owned and operated by TaxHawk, Inc. Over 7 million tax returns have been filed with the IRS using their tax preparation services. The company has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and is a low cost leader for online tax software. Visit http://www.freetaxusa.com for more information.