Tax Preparation Comparison
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Standard Tax Software |
National Tax Chains |
Licensed Tax Professionals |
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Federal Tax Return |
YES |
YES |
YES |
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State Income Tax Return |
YES |
YES |
YES |
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City or Local Tax Return |
? |
YES |
YES |
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Federal & State E-filing |
YES |
YES |
YES |
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Privacy & Security |
YES |
? |
YES |
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Integrated Multi-State Returns |
? |
? |
YES |
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Estate & Trust Tax Returns |
NO |
? |
YES |
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Individualized Attention |
NO |
? |
YES |
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Corporate Tax Returns |
NO |
? |
YES |
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Partnership Tax Returns |
NO |
? |
YES |
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Audit Representation, if needed |
NO |
? |
YES |
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Assistance with communications from the taxing authorities |
NO |
? |
YES |
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Expert Tax Planning |
NO |
NO |
YES |
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Expert Tax Knowledge |
NO |
NO |
YES |
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Annual Continuing Education for Preparers |
N/A |
? |
YES |
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Regulatory Oversight for Preparers |
N/A |
NO |
YES |
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Preparers bound by Code of Ethics |
N/A |
? |
YES |