ezTaxReturn review
Guided federal filing for U.S. taxpayers, with paid state and advanced-return options.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
ezTaxReturn is web-based tax preparation software for U.S. taxpayers who want guided, step-by-step preparation and electronic filing. It supports federal returns and participating state returns, covering supported income, deductions, credits, and tax forms. The service is especially suited to filers with simple federal returns, while also covering self-employment income, investment income, capital gains, real-estate investment income, and Schedule E.
The plan structure ranges from a Simple Federal Return, which includes federal preparation, e-file, and unlimited re-filing for rejections, to separate Federal Return, State Return, and Federal + State Tax Return options. Paid returns include three years of secure storage, three years of unlimited downloads, unlimited re-filing for rejections, and phone support. Additional options include downloading a stored return after the included storage period, receiving a printed return by first-class or overnight mail, and Audit Defense Protection for a one-time $42.99. That protection includes review of the submitted filing and related documentation, plus assistance responding to an IRS notice or audit.
The service’s main fit is guided online filing rather than a broader device-based tax workflow. It runs on the web, supports online customer-service channels and phone assistance, and offers amended-return services. State preparation and e-filing are available for participating states, but they are not part of the free simple-federal path. Choose ezTaxReturn if you want web-based guided preparation with support for several more involved return types and the option to add audit defense. Filers who require mobile access should choose a different service.
ezTaxReturn pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free federal filing for qualifying simple returns
- Supports self-employment, investments, rentals, and Schedule E
- Unlimited re-filing for rejected returns
- Where it doesn't
- State filing is a paid add-on
- Access is limited to the web
- Free filing applies only to qualifying simple returns
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