Tax laws are constantly changing which makes it hard for the average taxpayer to comply without some type of assistance. Unfortunately, tax assistance is normally accompanied by some type of fee whether it is from visiting a seasonal tax preparation chain (i.e., HR Block, Jackson Hewitt, Liberty Tax, etc.) or by purchasing tax software (i.e., TurboTax, TaxCut, etc).
Often times the amount a taxpayer is willing to pay for tax preparation directly affects their ability to realize their maximum refund potential by claiming available tax breaks and deductions. Fortunately, the IRS has partnered with approximately 20 private tax software developers to deliver free e-filing tax options for millions of taxpayers.