ezTaxReturn review

ezTaxReturn is a straightforward online preparer with plain pricing. If your return qualifies as simple, the federal return is free. Otherwise the federal return costs $44.99, a state return costs $45.99, and both together are $90.98. The company says most people can e-file in as little as 30 minutes, and automated reviews check for mistakes before submission, backed by accuracy and maximum refund guarantees. Free 7-day support comes from a US-based team through callback or email, which is more personal than the email-only help at some budget rivals. Optional extras include audit defense at $42.99, amended return insurance at $12.99 and a $39.95 refund transfer. The state fee is high next to FreeTaxUSA at $15.99, and flat-fee services such as Jackson Hewitt Online and 1040.com include state for less, so ezTaxReturn makes most sense for simple federal-only filers.

Who it is for

Filers with simple federal returns who want US-based phone callback support.

Price

Free simple federal returns; otherwise $44.99 federal, $45.99 state, $90.98 for both.

If you qualify for a simple tax return, federal is FREE. Otherwise, federal is just $44.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.

Key features

• Free federal return for simple tax situations
• Fixed $44.99 federal and $45.99 state prices for other returns
• Free 7-day US-based support by callback or email
• Automated error checks before submission
• Optional audit defense and amended return insurance

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Simple federal returns are free
• Strength: Clear fixed prices
• Strength: US-based callback support included
• Weakness: State costs $45.99 even with a free federal return
• Weakness: Federal and state together cost $90.98
• Weakness: Refund transfer adds $39.95

Key facts

• Federal price: $0 simple, otherwise $44.99
• State price: $45.99
• Support: Free 7-day US-based callback or email

Where it ranks

ezTaxReturn is No. 9 in our Best Tax Software verdict.