As in previous years, ExpressTaxRefund.com is one of the only online tax return services to offer free, expert advice live to any customer in need of assistance while filing their 2008 income taxes. The site is an IRS E-file provider and can file tax returns and process tax refunds to all 50 states.

But perhaps most important, ExpressTaxRefund.com remains the most user-friendly online tax return service available. The site’s proprietary software walks taxpayers through a short tax interview, then completes the appropriate state and federal income tax returns accordingly after checking for any errors. To make the process even simpler, ExpressTaxRefund.com has updated its system with all 2008 tax code changes.

Once the tax return is prepared, clients can choose to E-file directly with the IRS or print out their returns and mail them. Should they choose to E-file, the tax refund should arrive in two weeks or less.

Privacy is always a concern whenever Social Security numbers are transmitted, as they are with any online tax return service. To ensure lock-tight security, ExpressTaxRefund.com has built in multiple layers of confidentiality–including using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology and restricting employee access to the information customers provide when filing their income tax returns.

Many people wait to file their income tax returns until the last possible day, stated ExpressTaxRefund.com spokesperson Michele Tyson. But at ExpressTaxRefund.com, we see many taxpayers filing as soon as they receive their W-2 forms so they can receive their tax refunds more quickly. We’re pleased to let those folks know ExpressTaxRefund.com is open for business and ready to help them file their income taxes.

ExpressTaxRefund.com income tax services start at just $29.95. To learn more, or to file 2008 income tax returns, visit ExpressTaxRefund.com at http://www.expresstaxrefund.com.

Perhaps not surprisingly, most Web-based tax preparation services go to great lengths to safeguard customer information, said Michele Tyson, spokesperson for ExpressTaxRefund.com (http://www.expresstaxrefund.com). “Our customers expect us to collect and retain personal financial information responsibly,” Tyson explained. “For that reason, we strive to collect and maintain customer information responsibly.”

To that end, ExpressTaxRefund.com has established business procedures and internal security controls that limit employee access to customer data. Only employees who need to access customer information for business reasons are given access to ExpressTaxRefund.com customer information systems, and employees of the company are briefed about the importance of maintaining confidentiality.

ExpressTaxRefund.com also works to prevent unauthorized access of customer information from outside the company. Security standards and are in place and routinely evaluated and updated, as are the company’s technology solutions. Customer information is submitted to ExpressTaxRefund.com using secure socket layer (SSL) protocol.

“The bottom line is that we take security seriously,” said Tyson. “And anyone who doesn’t should not be in this business. Confidentiality and security are the core of ExpressTaxRefund.com’s business practices.”