TaxSlayer Classic Edition Review 2011-2012

Who should use TaxSlayer Classic Edition?

If you have a complicated tax return
If you are married and/or have children
If you need to file a 1040, 1040-EZ, or 1040A form
If you need to file a Schedule C, F, E, or K-1 form
If you need additional guidance with deductions, credits, investments, or rental income
If you are self-employed or own a business
If you need to file a federal tax return and state tax return

If you would like priority technical support, tax support, or tax audit assistance you may want to consider upgrading to TaxSlayer’s Premium Edition.

TaxSlayer Classic Edition Pricing
Federal	$9.95
State Add-On	$4.95
Federal + State	$14.90
Free Federal E-File

TaxSlayer Company Ratings
Ease of Use:
Tax Support:
Tech Support:
Reliability:
Overall Score:	11/20

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TaxSlayer Classic Edition Conclusion

TaxSlayer’s Classic Edition is best for those who need to file 1040, 1040-EZ, or 1040A forms. This edition also includes Schedule C and F (business forms) and Schedule E and K-1 (for rental properties). The price of $9.95 is relatively low for basic tax software, and the $4.95 for filing a state return is the lowest of all other online tax services we’ve reviewed.

Compared to other online tax services, TaxSlayer scored average on Ease of Use, Tax Support, and Technical Support. We found their interface difficult to use primarily because of the inability to upgrade to their Premium Edition while filling out your return without having to start over from the beginning. TaxSlayer also lacks the ability to import your 1099 or W-2 and does not have a “double-check” feature on your W-2 entries that all other tax software we’ve reviewed includes. Their support was also lacking live chat and Audit Defense features that some other online tax services offer for an additional charge. This service also received a low score on Reliability because of its lack of an accuracy guarantee and relatively short company history.

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About TaxSlayer

TaxSlayer offers average tax products at prices lower than those offered by TurboTax and H&R Block. TaxSlayer products received average scores on Ease of Use, Tax Support and Tech Support, but their lack of an Accuracy Guarantee makes them slightly less reliable than their competitors. The biggest advantage is the low price, but the difficulties with using the software and the overall lack of features offered by competitors make it less desirable than software offered by TurboTax, H&R Block or TaxAct.

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TaxSlayer Classic Edition Pricing
Federal	$9.95
State Add-on	$4.95
Federal + State	$14.90
Free Federal Efile

TaxSlayer Classic Edition Features
Handles life changes
Includes IRS tax forms you need
Additional guidance for investments
Additional guidance with deductions
Additional guidance with credits
Helps with rental income
Self-Employed/Small Business Owner

TaxSlayer Classic Edition Features Not Included
Import 1099s and W-2s
Accuracy Guarantee
Guidance for small business owners

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TaxSlayer Product Comparison Grid

	TaxSlayer Free Edition 2012	TaxSlayer Classic Edition 2012	TaxSlayer Premium Edition 2012
Federal	$0.00	$9.95	$19.95
State Add-On	$14.90	$4.95	$4.95
Federal + State	$14.90	$14.90	$24.90
Free Federal Efile
Includes IRS tax forms you need
Accuracy Guarantee
Handles life changes
Imports 1099s and W-2s
Additional guidance for deductions
Additional guidance for credits
Additional guidance for investments
Helps with rental income
Additional guidance for the self-employed
Guidance for small business owners
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