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H&R Block was kind enough to provide us with several free copies of their H&R Block AT Home Tax Preparation software.

Free Tax Software You Can Trust

Many of you already know that H&R Block provides professional tax preparation all across the country. However, like TurboTax, they also provide software with which, you can prepare your own return. H&R Block AT Home is available in a few different flavors depending on your needs.

Here are the variations:

Free – File For FREE:

• FREE to prepare, FREE to print, FREE to e-file
• FREE expert advice from our community of tax specialists
• FREE audit support and representation from an enrolled agent – NEW and only from H&R Block
  100% Accuracy Guarantee and Maximum Refund Guarantee

Basic – Simple Tax Situations:

Everything in Free, plus:

• Import last year’s return
• Step-by-step guidance to maximize your refund
• Double check for errors

Deluxe – Homeowners/Investors:

Everything in Basic, plus:

• Import your W-2, 1099 and last year’s return
• Searches hundreds of deductions
• Personalized tax guidance
• Mortgage interest and charitable tax deduction maximizers
• Sale of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds

Premium – Self-employed:

Everything in Deluxe, plus:

• FREE live tax advice2
• Schedule C guidance
• Tax laws and planning resources
• Advanced tax calculators
• Rental income assistance

The “Premium” version is what we are giving away here! The normal price is $49.95 just to file your federal tax return. To add on a state return, you have to pay $34.95 for each state! I guess it’s a real good thing that they are allowing me to offer this edition (the federal portion) as free tax software.

Free Tax Software For All?

Alright, maybe not for all, but for six! That’s right, H&R Block was nice enough to provide me with six codes for my loyal readers!

How To Enter To Win Free Tax Software:

1. Link to any of the following articles from your website using the anchor text provided: http://knsfinancial.com/ira-contribution-limits-for-both-roth-and-traditional (IRA Contribution Limits), http://knsfinancial.com/401k-contribution-limits (401k Contribution Limits), http://knsfinancial.com/should-i-cosign-for-a-loan (cosigner). Please note that if you do not use the anchor text provided in the parenthesis EXACTLY AS IT IS WRITTEN, then your entry will not count! This is worth 5 entries for each article (potential of 15 entries)

2. Sign up for email updates from KNS Financial (you can use the form at the bottom of this post, or the one in the upper right-hand portion of the website) – 3 entries

3. Subscribe to the KNS Financial RSS Feed – 3 entries

4. Follow @KNSFINANCIAL on Twitter and Tweet about this contest to your followers using the following (1 entry) – “Win free tax preparation software from @knsfinancial – http://bit.ly/hXCJ0j”

5. Follow @FGSW (“Fat Guy Skinny Wallet” my new website about Weight Loss, Diet, Fitness, and Debt Management) on Twitter and Tweet about this contest using the following (1 entry) – “Win free tax preparation software from @knsfinancial – http://bit.ly/hXCJ0j via @FGSW”

So, you can have a total of 23 entries for this giveaway!!!

Here are a few more details about this giveaway:

• You must leave a comment for each method of entry

• If you win, you will receive a code to use the H&R Block Premium online version for free – keep in mind that the state return is not included

• If you have already done one of more of the following, you are still eligible for the giveaway – just be sure to leave a comment stating what you have done (and follow the other rules as well)

• If you have signed up for email updates, please use the same email when you leave a comment (or provide me with the email that you used within the body of the comment). I will match up your comment to my email list to be sure that people aren’t trying to “game the system”

• If you have tweeted about this giveaway, please provide a link to the tweet as well as your Twitter username so I can match up the entries

• Although, I plan to reference my email subscriber list and the Twitter records for both accounts, you will only receive credit for an entry if you leave a comment below. For instance, if you are signed up for emails and you fail to leave a comment telling me that you signed up, then you will not be entered.

• The contest will end on Monday February 21 at 11:59 PM EST

• I will be using the random number generator found at Random.org to choose the 6 winners.

• If you are chosen as a winner, you must respond to the confirmation email within 72 hours – if not, another entrant will be randomly selected to take your place. Please leave an email that you plan to check often!

If you are more comfortable having a professional prepare your return, then be sure to contact us to set up an appointment for tax preparation.

Be sure you are aware of the tax filing delay, as well as the fact that the tax filing deadline has been extended this year. To get the most out of your tax situation in 2011, you should know the IRA Contribution Limits, 401k Contribution Limits, and the Income Tax Rates for 2011!

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