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TurboTax remains the pricey kingpin, but bargain hunters will find other options in an increasingly sophisticated collection of online tax-prep services.

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TurboTax Online Premier Investments PCW Rating: 91.0PCW Rating: 91.0PCW Rating: 91.0

Last Rated: February 22, 2007

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1. Intuit TurboTax Online Premier Investments

Cost of filing one federal return: $50, Cost of filing one federal and one state return: $76, Features: Superior, Design: Superior, Tax Help: Superior

Bottom Line: This is the most detailed, user-friendly service in the group--worth the premium price if you need hand-holding.

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TaxAct Ultimate PCW Rating: 85.0PCW Rating: 85.0PCW Rating: 85.0

Last Rated: February 22, 2007

2. 2nd Story Software TaxAct Ultimate

Cost of filing one federal return: $10, Cost of filing one federal and one state return: $16, Features: Very Good, Design: Average, Tax Help: Very good

Bottom Line: TaxAct Ultimate is a terrific deal, but some interface flaws could trip up complex returns.

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TaxCut Premium Online PCW Rating: 85.0PCW Rating: 85.0PCW Rating: 85.0

Last Rated: February 22, 2007

3. H&R Block TaxCut Premium Online

Cost of filing one federal return: $20, Cost of filing one federal and one state return: $40, Features: Very Good, Design: Very Good, Tax Help: Average

Bottom Line: Solid features at a moderate price give this service appeal, but the questionnaire and online help fall short in places.

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CompleteTax PCW Rating: 73.0PCW Rating: 73.0PCW Rating: 73.0

Last Rated: February 22, 2007

4. CCH CompleteTax

Cost of filing one federal return: $26, Cost of filing one federal and one state return: $39, Features: Average, Design: Mediocre, Tax Help: Very Good

Bottom Line: This service is adequate and decently priced, but mediocre design and lack of frills make other options better values.

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TaxBrain PCW Rating: 69.0PCW Rating: 69.0PCW Rating: 69.0

Last Rated: February 22, 2007

5. Petz Enterprises TaxBrain

Cost of filing one federal return: $70, Cost of filing one federal and one state return: $90 to $100, Features: Average, Design: Average, Tax Help: Average

Bottom Line: TaxBrain has the highest price and fewest features of the services we tested; it's best used to fill out IRS forms on the Web.

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