Tax Preparations

Updated: Monday, 09 Jan 2012, 9:35 AM CST
Published : Monday, 09 Jan 2012, 9:35 AM CST
Derica Williams

For those of you ready to get your taxes done and out of the way early, you're in luck because you can also get them done on the cheap.

Walmart is offering free preparation of the simple tax forms at more than 3,000 of its stores nationwide. Beginning Monday, January 9th, Wal-Mart will open kiosks with tax preparers from H&R Block and Jackson Hewitt Tax Service.

As a bonus H&R Block is also offering free preparation of 1040EZ forms at its own retail stores through February 29th. Form 1040EZ is generally used by single or married taxpayers who claim no dependents and who do not itemize deductions.

Meanwhile, Jackson Hewitt will offer free preparations at Walmart throughout the tax season, and may offer a similar service at some of its own outlets.

This comes as great news for many, because many early filers usually get a refund. The average refund last year was just more than $2,800. So it comes out to be a win-win situation. So start gathering your paperwork and get a head start on filing-- do it now and save.

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