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Top 3 Tax Prep Programs

By William Perez, About.com

Prepare your taxes quickly and accurately using these top-rated tax preparation programs. (Listed in alphabetical order.)

When preparing a tax return for a prior year, you need to take extra precautions to protect yourself. Learn more about filing back taxes, and the tax laws designed to protect you.

1. TaxAct

TaxAct is an affordable, easy-to use program. Software back to Tax Year 1998. Windows only.

2. TaxCut

TaxCut offers both PC and Mac-based software, and easily imports data from Microsoft Money. Programs go back to Tax Year 1995. Windows and Macintosh.

3. TurboTax

TurboTax is easy to use and imports your financial data from Quicken. Programs go back to Tax Year 2000. Windows and Macintosh.
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