Here are three websites for fast and free tax preparation   Are you considering filing your taxes online but have no idea where to begin? Many websites advertise they’re the number one source for filing taxes online so picking a company can be overwhelming. Here are our top three favorite tax filing websites.     Turbotax.com Most people have probably heard of turbotax.com from commercials and other advertisements. They guarantee “your biggest refund” when using their TurboTax Federal Free Edition. The software features step-by-step instructions in basic language for those not familiar with tax terminology   They also offer free resources like technical support and smart check, which looks for mistakes in your application. Turbotax also says they prepare print taxes at no cost. A personalized tax expert is available for free between 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Pacific Time.   Freefile.irs.gov This federal government program advertises fast, safe and free service. Freefile was developed through a partnership between the IRS and Free File Alliance, a private group of tax companies. The website provides a tax season countdown to keep you on track with filing deadlines. There’s also a check list of the proper documents you’ll need to get started. … read more