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TurboTax stands out with more features and the best site design, but TaxAct is the best value.

Tina Orem

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TurboTax Premier PCW Rating: 83.0PCW Rating: 83.0PCW Rating: 83.0

Last Rated: February 07, 2008

1. TurboTax Premier

Cost of filing one Form 1040 Federal return: $49.95, Cost of filing one federal and one state return: $79.90, Features: Superior, Design: Superior, Performance: Very Good, <b>Prices when reviewed:</b> TurboTax Deluxe: $29.95 (State: $29.95); TurboTax Premier: $49.95 (State: $29.95); TurboTax Home & Business: $74.95 (State: $29.95),

Bottom Line: Our top choice, but the competition's not far behind.

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TaxAct PCW Rating: 80.0PCW Rating: 80.0PCW Rating: 80.0

Last Rated: February 07, 2008

2. TaxAct

Cost of filing one Form 1040 Federal return: $9.95, Cost of filing one federal and one state return: $16.95, Features: Very Good, Design: Good, Performance: Fair, <b>Prices when reviewed:</b> $16.95 (Federal and State),

Bottom Line: The best value among tax prep sites; users get more than they pay for but will have to spend a little more time.

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CompleteTax PCW Rating: 78.0PCW Rating: 78.0PCW Rating: 78.0

Last Rated: February 07, 2008

3. CompleteTax

Cost of filing one Form 1040 Federal return: $29.95, Cost of filing one federal and one state return: $44.90, Features: Good, Design: Good, Performance: Very Good, <b>Prices when reviewed:</b> $44.90 (Federal and State),

Bottom Line: Fine if you're just looking for help with math on forms; not so great if you want guidance.

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TaxCut Premium PCW Rating: 76.0PCW Rating: 76.0PCW Rating: 76.0

Last Rated: February 07, 2008

4. TaxCut Premium

Cost of filing one Form 1040 Federal return: $19.95, Cost of filing one federal and one state return: $44.95, Features: Very Good, Design: Good, Performance: Very Good, <b>Prices when reviewed:</b> $44.95 (Federal and State),

Bottom Line: Attractive site is a good value, with human backup as an added plus. But glitches were a problem.

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TaxBrain PCW Rating: 74.0PCW Rating: 74.0PCW Rating: 74.0

Last Rated: February 07, 2008

5. TaxBrain

Cost of filing one Form 1040 Federal return: $39.95, Cost of filing one federal and one state return: $69.90, Features: Very Good, Design: Good, Performance: Very Good, <b>Prices when reviewed:</b> 1040EZ: $14.95 (State: $19.95); 1040 Basic: $19.95 (State: $19.95); 1040 Deluxe: $39.95 (State: $29.95); 1040 Premium: $69.95 (State: $29.95),

Bottom Line: Well designed, but overpriced given its limitations.

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