PROGRAM                  COMMENT

KIPLINGER TAXCUT         Best for veteran filers;
617 428-1119             forms for states free
www.taxcut.com           with deluxe version

TAXACT '98               Basic can be down-
800 573-4287             loaded free; accuracy
www.taxact.com           guaranteed for deluxe

TURBOTAX                 List of frequently asked
800 446-8848             questions makes it the
www.turbotax.com         best choice for novices