Why eSmart Tax?

We are good at math.

eSmart guarantees the accuracy of your return. If for some reason our application makes a miscalculation, we will pay for the IRS penalties and/or interest, accrued up to the time you’re notified of the error by the IRS. eSmart is not responsible for tax law changes by Congress during tax season or for calculation changes made manually by the user/taxpayer.

We have the forms you need.

eSmart supports common tax forms and schedules, including Schedules A, B, C, D, E, SE, EIC and many, many others. And, yes, even the eSmart Tax Basic Edition includes all common forms and schedules required for most taxpayers.

Just click “print.”

Everyone likes to have a hard-copy version of their taxes stored away somewhere, so after you have filed your return, print a copy for your records. Printing from eSmart is available anytime up until October 15, 2010. You can also save your completed return as a digital file; simply "right click" to save the document on your computer and print it later.

Yep, it’s a do-over.

If your e-filed return is rejected by the IRS/state for any reason - for example, your PIN, AGI, last name, SSN, or birthday don‘t match the IRS’s/state’s database - you can correct, revise, and resubmit your return for free!

Just fill in the blanks.

Think of eSmart as, of course, the “smarter” version of the IRS’s e-file. Our online tax filing service is form-based; it replicates the official IRS forms, and has no confusing interview-style questions that lead you to a dead-end like other e-file services do. And you work with only the forms you need. Calculations automatically fill in the appropriate fields, while all the tax tables, schedules, and forms are built right in, just a click away!

Got questions? We’ve got answers.

IRS instructions are available every step of the way to ensure filing with eSmart is a smooth and hassle-free process. Simply click on the line item you’re working on and you’ll be directed to more details that explain what that line means and how to complete it.

Paperless e-Filing With Self-Select PIN

The IRS has eliminated Form 8453-OL, the signature-based form you may have used in the past if you chose not to electronically sign your return. Now, you must authenticate your identity by either a.) entering your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) from last year’s return as well as a 5-digit self-select PIN, or b.) entering your prior year‘s PIN. The IRS will check your PIN and/or AGI against its database, and if it matches, your e-file will be submitted paperless. If your PIN or AGI doesn’t match up, then the e-file is rejected. In this case, you’ll need to correct and resubmit, which you can do for free with eSmart.

(Form 8453-OL Eliminated: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p3452.pdf)

Import 2008 eSmart Tax Data.

Are you a returning eSmart user? Our service allows you to seamlessly import your tax data from previous year's e-filings. Think of the time you’ll save; you’ll be amazed at how syncing up data from year to year can produce big savings in your tax return. Common information and asset depreciation information are also carried forward into the 2009 eSmart filing system.

"Clone" Your Return to View "What if" Scenarios.

If only you knew what would happen if you took “this deduction” or “that credit“. . . With eSmart, you can find out! To ensure you’ve received the best possible outcome on your tax return, use eSmart’s “clone” feature, which allows you to make a digital copy of your federal return and run "What if?" scenarios with the data. You can then choose which return to file based on the most optimal scenario for your situation.

April 15th will be here faster than you think.

Use eSmart to file Form 4868, which grants you an automatic time extension to file your return. Filing Form 4868 gives you a new deadline of October 15, 2010. If you owe taxes, you’re still required to pay it by April 15, 2010 to avoid penalties and interest, however. Note: Except for few states, most amended state returns need to be printed and mailed.

Filing as Non- or Part-Year Resident?

While e-filing your federal return, why not get your state taxes done at the same time, so you can finally be done with it all for the year? Many state non-residents and part-year residents can also do their tax returns with eSmart, allowing more folks to take advantage of the convenience of filing both federal and state all at once.

IRS Tested and Approved.

eSmart is an IRS-approved online tax filing service, and has developed a reputation for being the safest, fastest, easiest, most affordable, 100% calculation-guaranteed option on the market today. eSmart is backed by the professional integrity of Liberty Tax Service and its network of 15,000 tax preparers and more than 3,400 offices nationwide. Liberty Tax is a trusted leader in the tax preparation industry for more than 10 years, so you can rest assured your tax return is in good hands.