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Have a Simple Tax Return? You Could Get It Prepared for Free

H&R Block has a special offer for 1040EZ filers.

According to its website, well-known tax preparer H&R Block will prepare and file your federal income tax return for free through February 15, if you file the 1040 EZ form.

And Block will have satellite offices throughout Gwinnett.

The block "free" offer applies only to those taxpayers who meet the following conditions:

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  • a filing status of single or married filing jointly;
  • no dependents or children;
  • no itemized deductions;
  • no mortgage payment;
  • have a taxable income of less than $100,000;
  • earned all income from wages, tips and allowable sources.

Also, Block will charge $39 to file state tax returns for such filers.

The IRS has said it will begin accepting 2012 tax returns on .

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