You can get a free copy of Turbo Tax, tax preparation software at Intuit.com for a free copy of Turbo Tax. You can file the Federal 1040EZ and simple returns. It will cost you $29.95 for Federal and an additional $29.95 for your state if you want to maximize your deductions an e-filing is free.

At TaxAct, for $16.95 you can prepare your Federal and State with free e-filing. You use an online tax preparation software package at TaxAct. This sounds like a much better deal to me. I'm not tight with money, but I hate spending extra when I don't have to.

Consumer Search has tax preparation software reviews for you to read and choose the one you feel is best for your tax prep.

I would read the reviews at consumer search before making up my mind and spending a lot of money on tax prep if I didn't have to. Turbo Tax, tax preparation software does have quite a reputation. You can purchase Turbo Tax Deluxe Federal and State at Amazon for around $40, but you can use Tax Act tax preparation software online for $16.95.