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Prices for our service and the prices of our top competitors

We have no shame in the price at which we offer our service. We provide the same quality federal and state tax-preparation services as other higher priced companies for a fraction of the cost. Our service has no hidden fees and supports all major federal forms and states. We thought it was important to share with you some of the games that other service providers play to get more of your money than you bargained for. Below is a table of our price matched up against our competitors prices followed by a list of common gimmicks which cost you extra money that other providers may employ. We know that you will be able to see the value of using InstaFILE.
 

Price Comparison Table
Get the honest low-down on competitor pricing by reviewing the table below. The pricing comparison assumes you would like to file your federal return, state return, and E-File.

Price Comparison
Table

Federal
Return
State
Return
E-Filing Hidden
Fees
Total Savings w/
InstaFILE.com
InstaFILE.com $29.95 Inc. Inc. No $29.95 Best Option
ExpressTaxRefund.com $29.95 $20.00 $20 Yes* $69.95+** $40+**
TaxBrain.com $39.95 $19.95 Inc. No $59.50 $29.95
TurboTax.com $19.95 $19.95 Inc. No $39.90 $9.95
HRBlock.com $34.95 ?*** Inc. Yes*** $64.95+*** $40+?***

Legend:
Inc. Included in price
* Site charges $10 each for a number of necessary forms
** Who knows what your total would be considering the additional forms you may need
***      HRBlock doesn't readily make available the additional price to prepare and file a state return. Without that price how would you know how much you have to spend?
? Price not readily available or price not able to be calculated

Note: ExpressTaxRefund.com, TaxBrain.com, TurboTax.com, and HRBlock.com are all trademarks of their respective brands.
 

Cheap Tricks Other Services Play

Hidden Fees
Try looking at a price of $16.95 only to find out that the state return is extra and so is E-Filing, bringing your total up to $40.00 or more. Our price includes everything, no games. Or what about sites that charge for individual credits and forms that you will need to fill out your tax-return completely. What a game!

Partial Support
The price seems extraordinary until you realize, when it is too late, that the tax software you are using barely supports the tax forms you need to get the deductions and credits you deserve. Remember, there are hundreds of tax forms so why use a site that only supports a few? One other partial support issue are sites that force you to print your return, don't support E-File, and don't do your state taxes, leaving you hanging with your taxes only half done. These costly sites end up costing you way more than it's worth.

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