Tax refund season can be equally an exciting and stressful time. On the one hand, you are often looking forward to receiving a refund and planning out how you are going to spend the money. On the other hand, there is a lot of paperwork to complete and it can be stressful to figure it out with all the deductions and credits. Fortunately, there are many companies and programs to help you complete your taxes before the April 15 deadline.
TurboTax:
A tax preparation software you can download on your computer and complete independently. They also provide options for assistance with CPA's to answer questions and review your tax paperwork to help you get the best refund possible.- Refund advance loan amounts- $250 to $2,000
- Money loaded onto prepaid debit card
- Preparation fees from $0 - $90
H&R Block
provides both online and in person tax preparation services to help you complete the paperwork and help you get the best refund possible.- Refund advance loan amounts- $250 to $3,500
- Money loaded onto a prepaid MasterCard
- Preparation fees start at $0-$69 minimum
Tax Slayer
provides online tax preparation and options for assistance with CPA's to answer questions and review your tax paperwork to help you get the best refund possible. Preparation fees range from $0-$47.Tax Act
provides online and downloadable tax software that you can complete independently or with the assistance from one of their tax specialists. The preparation fees range from $0-$74.95.Jackson Hewitt
provides tax refund services in their offices, in many Walmarts, and online. You can either prepare your taxes independently or receive assistance from one of their tax specialists.- No fee refund advance loan amounts- $200 to $3,200
- Money loaded onto a prepaid debit card
- Preparation fees start at $48