TaxAct is designed to take the headache out of tax time. It gathers the information needed to complete your return and interviews you, asking questions that pertain to your situation. Then it automatically calculates your return, placing your information on the appropriate tax form. The Alerts feature reviews your entire return for errors and missing information. Once the calculations are done, you choose how you wish to file by printing IRS-approved forms and schedules, or filing electronically. For a quicker refund (usually within two to three weeks), you can electronically file for $7.95 per return. Details are available within the program. TaxAct '99 Standard has been updated to reflect the new 1999 tax law changes. This final version will print your entire return on your own plain paper. Download at: http://download.cnet.com/downloads/0-10018-100-1554007.html?tag=st.dl.10001_104_10.lst.titledetail


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Tax preparation software for tax year 1999 that allows you to complete your taxes in three easy steps. More than 100 forms, schedules, and worksheets are included. Plus, TurboTax points out missed deductions. It even alerts you to items that might trigger an IRS audit. Third, it double-checks your return to make sure it's error-free, and then prints out ready-to-file forms--all you have to do is sign and mail them, or file them electronically. Note: This download is a trial version that lets you use all the features of TurboTax except printing, electronic filing, and viewing forms Download at: http://download.cnet.com/downloads/0-10055-100-1557527.html?tag=st.dl.10001_104_3.lst.titledetail