Service Tax Return Filing Online
November 11th, 2006
Question: Can I file US federal and state tax returns separately?
This is because I feel I can get more federal return from online service provider A than a similar service provider B. But the catch is that A will charge me more than B to file for the state.
By the way, my gross salary for 2006 is $39K. Can someone suggest me the best site to get the maximum returns for free (federal as well as state)?
Answer: If you’re talking about e-filing, some states require you to file your state and federal returns together. If you’re filing paper returns they are always filed separately, but many states require a copy of your federal return to be filed with your state return.
Don’t try to save a few $$$ by using 2 preparers! That’s false economy. If you walk in to preparer B with a completed federal return and ask them to prepare your state return, their cost will be higher than it is for the combined returns since they will have to duplicate much of the work as well as verify the other preparer’s work.
Your income is too high for free filing. The least expensive way out for you would be to get a commercial tax prep package like Tax Cut or Turbo Tax and prepare and file your return yourself. That will cost much less than half of what the cheapest storefront tax prep mill with charge and will be just as fast and accurate.
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