1040.com vs ProSeries

1040.com is a web-based service for preparing and electronically filing federal and state income-tax returns. Its guided process asks questions, identifies qualifying credits and deductions, and offers form search for users who want to go directly to forms. Listed filing coverage includes W-2 income, dependents, HSA, charitable donations, home ownership, education, Social Security, retirement, unemployment, investments, stock or crypto sales, rental properties, self-employment and small business. Users can prepare and preview a completed return for free, then pay before submitting it. The listed 1040.com tax filing price is $34.99 as a one-time purchase, with federal and state returns included; most state-return information is filled from the federal return. Users meeting IRS Free File Alliance requirements may be able to file both returns for free. The service says it transmits returns to applicable tax authorities and identifies itself as an IRS-authorized e-file provider. Access is web-based, including mobile access. It is intended for individuals preparing their own returns, limits returns filed from one computer, and does not import tax data from another website or account.

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