H & R Block Offering Free Filing Services for 1040EZ Filers

It looks like some taxpayers may actually get a break – at least until February 15, 2011. H & R Block, the nationwide tax preparation specialist, is offering free federal filing for all taxpayers filing 1040EZ income tax returns at any of their US office locations.

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In order to qualify for the free filing, you have to file the 1040EZ form. The simple tax return is appropriate for:

• Those who are Single or married/filing jointly
• Those who do not have children or dependents
• Those who take only the standard deduction and do not plan to itemize
• Those who do not make mortgage payments
• Those with a taxable income of less than $100,000 including wages, salaries, tips, taxable scholarship or fellowship grants and unemployment compensation

The waived filing fee is only for federal tax returns. State tax filings will cost filers $39 for each state tax return filed with a federal 1040EZ. E-filing is also included at no additional charges.

H & R Block offers other tax filing services for people filing other types of returns. They also offer guaranteed audit support. Filers choosing to do their own taxes can utilize the H & R Bloc website to file their own tax returns and receive help from tax professionals. There are free editions that allow you to prepare, print and e-file your returns for free. Other products are priced incrementally for simple tax filings, homeowner filings, and even self-employed individuals. Additionally the website offers other information and tax tips to make filing even more efficient and software products, all backed with guarantees.

There are also thousands of locations nationwide where you can visit with H & R Block representatives in person. The website has an office locator to find the nearest location to you. In-office filers also have the opportunity to purchase additional services with regard to income tax filings. They include:

Second Look ® Review

For $29 per return, filers can purchase a review by H & R Block tax experts of previous year’s taxes. When an error is detected in favor of the taxpayer, an amended return can be filed. H & R Block states it found ‘2 out of 3 tax returns’ in the 2010 calendar year to be incorrect.

Peace of Mind ® Extended Service Plan

This service offered at $35 gives filers ‘peace of mind’ if additional taxes are owed due to a preparation error on the part of H & R Block. The company will also pay out up to $5,550 for the error. In the event of an audit, a qualified tax expert will represent you during the audit with the IRS.