Traverse City, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/15/2014 -- A free tax refund calculator is now available from TurboTax, provider of the leading professional tax software on the market. The tool is discussed in a new article posted on Examiner.com written by Frank Ellis. The Traverse City Tax Tips Examiner provides the most up to date information and details on how to use the tax refund calculator.

By estimating the refund, taxpayers can have better knowledge of how much they will get back, plus use that information in planning their financial future. In the article, the author describes how to use the software correctly. Items such as filing status, exemptions, income details, tax deductions and tax credits, and more are entered by the user in appropriate pages. These sections can be accessed using simple, easy-to-read icons.

As each item is specified, the estimated refund amount is displayed on the right side of the screen. Instant calculations give the user direct insight into the work they are doing. No professional expertise is required and the calculator has been designed to reflect the latest updates by the IRS, covering the 2015 tax year.

The ability to calculate a tax refund, according to the author, is essential for good planning. Tax season, and the filing process, is often an uncertain and stressful time, so the information provided can help smooth everything out. Depending on the refund, it can help one decide how to file, such as take a standard deduction or itemize; with this tool, the estimating stage of the process is not nearly as difficult or time-consuming.

Available on the TurboTax website, the tax refund calculator is free to use. It is also available 24/7. To learn more about the 2015 tax refund calculator, how to use it, and access the free online tool, go to http://www.examiner.com/article/announcing-the-2015-tax-refund-calculator-see-your-refund-minutes

About Frank Ellis
Frank Ellis is a Traverse City Tax Preparation Planner and published author. He has written tax and finance related articles for eight years and has published over 800 articles on the Internet.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Frank Ellis
Easy Income Tax Filing Online
945 East 8th Street Suite A
Traverse City, Michigan 49686
Website: http://www.easyincometaxfilingonline.com