First-time filers and students

First time filing? We'll walk you through it.

Over 100 years of combined tax experience and expertise.

One plain question at a time. A tax pro prepares the return, explains each part, and sorts out whether your parents can still claim you. $59.99 per return.

Sound familiar?

Do I even need to file?

If tax came out of your pay, filing is how you can get it back.

My parents claim me. Now what?

You can still file your own return. A few questions sort it out.

W-2, 1099, 1098-T?

Snap a photo of each form. We tell you what each one means.

Scared of getting it wrong

A tax pro prepares it with you, and you check every figure before you sign.

How we fix it

  1. Answer plain questions

    Work, school and who you live with. You can stop and come back.

  2. Photo your forms

    We read the boxes. You confirm each number.

  3. Learn it, then sign

    You see the return and the quote before you pay. We file once you approve and e-file is connected.

Why people trust us with this

Over 100 years of combined tax experience and expertise.

Real tax pros prepare every return.

Your information stays locked

256-bit field encryption for SSNs, ITINs and documents. You review every figure before you sign.

$59.99 per return

Per year, for 2025, 2024 and 2023. Any add-on is on the quote before you pay.

Questions

Do I have to file if I didn't earn much?

It depends on your income and situation. Even when you don't have to, filing can return tax that was withheld.

Can my parents still claim me?

Often, if you're a full-time student under 24. It depends on your age, school and support. We'll check it with you.

What does it cost?

$59.99 per return. Any add-on shows on the quote before you pay.

When is my return filed?

After you review and approve it. We file once you approve and e-file is connected, and we don't promise a date we can't control.

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Ready when you are

A tax pro does it all for you. You see the full quote before you pay.