Tax Preparation Savings Center Makes it easy to Compare Tax Products and Save with the Latest Coupons and Deals

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Tax season is here, and for most people it's a daunting task to try and figure out which online service or software program to use to file taxes. The Tax Preparation Savings Center from Offers.com provides guides, product reviews, and comparisons of leading products to help consumers choose the best tax filing solution. Offers.com features the best coupons and deals including links to free online tax filing solutions, and this week consumers can take advantage of an exclusive deal for online tax preparation for 35 percent off, from a leading tax service provider.

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"In 2011, the IRS reported that 77 percent of individual tax returns were filed electronically and with this we have seen a tremendous increase in the use of online and software tax preparation solutions," said Steve Schaffer, CEO of Offers.com. "This tax season, we are experiencing more than a 50 percent increase in volume compared to 2011 and consumers are taking advantage of exclusive savings, coupons, deals, and free versions of tax preparation services found in the Offers.com Tax Preparation Savings Center."

Online Tax Preparation vs. Tax Preparation Software Download

Users can file electronically by using online and downloadable tax software. Both offer benefits, depending on your tax filing needs. By using online web-based tax preparation services, consumers can work on their taxes from any computer and automatically save their progress every step of the way.  One benefit of using tax software is the sense of security - information will not be stored online and may make some feel safer to run software and store data on their own computer. Of those purchasing tax products from the Offers.com Tax Preparation Savings Center this season, 59 percent have purchased online tax programs, while only 41percent have purchased downloadable tax software.

Find Big Savings and Tax Information from Offers.com

Everyone's filing needs are different and that's why we encourage tax filers to learn everything they can about the best tax preparation services. On Offers.com, consumers can save extra by comparing 15 different tax preparation products – by editorial rating and top features, like free efilings and state returns. The latest coupons and deals are available for most tax preparation products, including savings of up to $23.99 off a leading tax preparation service. Tax filers can also take advantage of helpful articles and tips, making it even easier to maximize savings and get refunds faster.

For more information on comparing tax services, and other money saving tips to help get through tax season visit:
www.offers.com/tax-preparation/getting-started

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Offers.com is published by Vertive LLC and saves consumers time and money by helping them find the best coupons, deals and offers from more than 4,000 online stores and companies. Offers.com has over 200 categories, including travel, software, clothing and shoes and more. The site has more than 35,000 of the best offers, including promotions, coupons and coupon codes, deals, free trials, and free offers. Offers are verified, rated and updated daily by the Offers.com editorial team. Vertive publishes other Websites that help consumers save money when they shop online including CouponCodes.com, Subscription.com and DailyDeals.com,. The Company, based in Austin Texas, has been profitable since its inception and received a minority equity investment from Susquehanna Growth Equity, LLLP.

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