I would like to start a list of states that allow you to E-File your tax return free of charge on their website. I think it is crazy that TaxCut wanted to charge me $15.95 for a service I can get for free.

Please add to the Quick Summary in alphabetical order. There are some exclusions, but I'll try to list AGI exclusions where applicable. I'll start it off....

No state tax in Washington. Hehe!

Stupid cal file does not allow you to file if you have capital gain of capital gain distribution. This limitation is part of deal they have with tax software makers. So only people who dont own stocks or mutual funds are eligible.

This may be a silly question, but I really would like to know...

If you buy TaxCut, can you just prepare your state and federal taxes using their program and then e-file for free on the state's tax website? (assuming you live in a free e-file state, like IL, which is where I live)

Alternatively, can you do your taxes with TaxCut and then print them out and mail them in?


I am new to the tax game, parents have done them in the past and this is my first year filing totally on my own, both federal and state.

Thanks for any info that you guys can provide!

Funguy2201, you'll probably meet the requirements for free IRS I-file and if you're in a state that offers free file then you don't need TaxCut at all.

leakwallet said:funguy2201 said:This may be a silly question, but I really would like to know...

If you buy TaxCut, can you just prepare your state and federal taxes using their program and then e-file for free on the state's tax website? (assuming you live in a free e-file state, like IL, which is where I live)

Alternatively, can you do your taxes with TaxCut and then print them out and mail them in?

I am new to the tax game, parents have done them in the past and this is my first year filing totally on my own, both federal and state.

Thanks for any info that you guys can provide!

Yes if you are eligible for free e-file. And of course you can always print them out and mail them in.
Taxcut actually charges you for e-file. You can usually get the money back by rebate.

Tax Cut only give you free federal e-file after rebate, you still have to pay $15.95 to e-file to your state. It depends on how your state works, but typically their e-file systems are proprietary, so unfortunatly you may have to input the info again into their system if you want to file free. Alternatively, yes, you can always print them out and mail for free, however if you are due a refund, it will take considerably longer to receive.

Last year I was eligible for free file through IRS's program and used TaxAct online. My federal return was free, but they wanted to charge me $7.95 to e-file the state return. I filled out the state return separately on my state's website so it would be free and all of my personal info was saved in their system from previous year, so it wasn't too much extra work.

We did the same last year. Used Taxcut to prepare both Federal and State tax returns. Then, e-filed the federal one, got the mail-in rebate for it so it ended up better than free after CashBack.

For state, we just printed the return from Taxcut as if we'd send it by mail. Then, used printout to enter the numbers on the Ohio I-file site. It was easier to print state return out and use that to enter numbers than go back and forth between browser and Taxcut. Owed State about $200 so IIRC we chose to have money directly debited from our checking account on the 10th of April or so. No fee for the debit thing unlike if we had chosen credit card where they have some processing fee. Was pretty convenient all around and free. I think we'll do it exactly the same way this year too.

Tried to use Ohio Efile last year. But the system could not find my info! So had to do paper again last year. I think I will try again this year.

feezybeezy said:I have a question that I hope you can answer for me. I started a new job in July and moved from California to Virginia for it. Do I have to pay state taxes in both states? And if so, how would I go about in deciding how much of my income is proportioned to each state?

I can answer that, but I won't, because it is off topic...

aw the heck with it... the answer is check the website for BOTH states... I'm sure the answer is there!

Yes you do. You pay CA State tax for the money you earned in California and VA state tax for money you made from July to December in Virginia.

feezybeezy said:I have a question that I hope you can answer for me. I started a new job in July and moved from California to Virginia for it. Do I have to pay state taxes in both states? And if so, how would I go about in deciding how much of my income is proportioned to each state?