The following companies provide preparation and electronic filing services for both Arkansas and Federal individual income taxes. The services these companies offer allow taxpayers to prepare their tax returns with their personal computer, giving them the option of filing their returns electronically or printing paper tax returns for mailing. These companies have asked the Department of Finance and Administration to provide links to their websites, and we have done so as an accommodation to our taxpayers.
The State of Arkansas does not specifically endorse or recommend any of these sites. It is your choice as to whether to employ the service of any of these companies. If you have any specific questions concerning the prices or services offered, contact the appropriate company listed below. All website links open in new windows.
Important Information for Taxpayers using E-File for State Filing
If you choose to file your State of Arkansas tax return by using one of the online web providers, you are required to complete and mail in the form AR8453-OL along with any W-2's or schedules that are required. If you are not willing to do this, you are not eligible to e-file your State of Arkansas tax return.
Failure to mail in the AR8453-OL will prevent you from using e-file to file your state return in the future.
TurboTax TurboTax®: Free federal and state online tax preparation and e-filing with TurboTax Freedom EditionSM if in tax year 2008 you meet one of the following:
Qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for tax year 2008, or
Earned $30,000 or less in adjusted gross income (AGI), or
Were Active Duty Military Status (including Reservists and National Guard) with a military W2 and an AGI is $56,000 or less.
Filing with TurboTax is easy and accurate. It asks you easy-to-understand questions, uncovers overlooked deductions, and double-checks for errors. And when you e-file with TurboTax, you’ll get your refund faster! To use this free service you must access it by going to http://www.taxfreedom.com/.
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TaxSlayer.com is a full featured online tax filing system that has been used by millions of taxpayers to securely and accurately file their taxes. We are proud to offer the most comprehensive free file program available which allows taxpayers to file BOTH State and Federal tax returns for FREE. Taxpayers are eligible for free filing if:
25 years old or younger; or
65 years old or older; or
Active Military Personnel including Reservists, NationalGuard and Coast Guard; or
If you qualify for Earned Income Credit (EITC); or
Your Federal Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) is less than $10,000
For those who do not qualify for free tax filing,
you can file BOTH State and Federal tax returns for a single price of $9.95. No additional fees apply!
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Online Taxes at OLT.com has been providing tax software and efile since 1999. Online Taxes is an authorized efile provider for federal and states income tax return. All states are supported. No matter how easy or complicated your return is, you can do it with Online Taxes. FREE customer service by phone, chat and email.
Free File Offers:
Online Taxes offers FREE Federal and FREE Arkansas income tax return for taxpayers who meet the following qualifications:
20 years old or younger AND must come through Online Taxes Free File link to create an account.
What if you do not meet the Free File Qualifications?
If you do not qualify, the fee is a fix low fee of $7.95 for each state and/or $7.95 for federal income tax return. No hidden charges, just a great low price.
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The Benefit Bank Self-Serve Edition is a completely free online tax service. To use it, your annual household income must be less than $54,000. The Benefit Bank can help you file your federal return and selected state returns.
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1040.com Online Tax Preparation E-file your federal and state returns quickly and easily with 1040.com's online filing. Pricing for Federal returns: 1040EZ and 1040A filers, $19.95; 1040 filers, $34.95. The State Return is $14.95 and includes as many states as needed. All prices include e-filing. Answer easy questions, get just the forms you need. 1040.com Online Tax Preparation is part of 1040.com, a one-stop tax resource that provides a complete guide to federal taxes, downloadable federal and state forms, lots of online financial calculators, and more.
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H&R Block
TaxCut Online Web From simple to complex returns, TaxCut is your easy-to-use online tax solution. Choose from our NEW TaxCut Free Edition for simple returns, TaxCut Basic for extra assistance to maximize deductions, or TaxCut Premium with advanced tools for investors and business owners. TaxCut also makes it simple and fast to complete your state return. With Premium, you’ll also receive one free session with an H&R Block tax professional. And Worry-free Audit Support is included in Basic and Premium at no extra charge when you e-file.
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1040NOW.com Complete ONLINE tax preparation for individual income tax returns.
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TaxBrain When you prepare a federal return with TaxBrain, we make it quick and easy to complete your resident and non-resident state tax returns, including the city income tax filings! TaxBrain offers e-file and direct deposit with all states that have e-file and direct deposit capabilities.
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Fast and easy online tax preparation and e-file with our interactive “Guide-Me” interview program. Saves time and money. No forms. No math. No tax experience needed.
eSmart Tax was designed to simplify your tax filing process. No software to download, no lengthy irrelevant questions, and no sales pitches between screens. With eSmart Tax you fill in ONLY the forms you need logically, have access to online help at any time, and you see the results immediately.
The Arkansas TeleFile Program for Individual Income Tax has been discontinued. As a service to our taxpayers, the State of Arkansas provides links to several companies that will help you file both your State of Arkansas and Federal income taxes on-line.
Please review the On-Line Providers listed above and feel free to shop around to see who will provide you the best deal.
1099 Refund ID Number
Some tax preparation software applications require the ID number of the payor for State of Arkansas Income Tax Refunds to be entered.
