"The popularity of TurboTax can be attested to the 4.4 million taxpayers who prepared their return using the product line last year. This year, these sponsors have made Quicken TurboTax for the Web so widely available that people will find it by accident," said Bob Meighan, vice president of the Intuit Consumer Tax Group. "And with our lower pricing and 'drop dead' simple interview, this year's TurboTax for the Web service is the easiest, fastest and most complete ever."

Major online retail and Internet-related service sites offering their customers access to this convenient service include: America Online and AOL.com, Beyond.com, Buy.com, Concentric Network Corporation, Creative Computers (PC Mall), Excite.com, iClick, Kinko's, OfficeDepot.com, OfficeMax.com, Onsale.com/Egghead, Outpost.com, Staples.com and Wal-Mart.com.

Beginning January 15, 2000, taxpayers can prepare and file their individual personal federal tax return for $9.95, and state returns can also be prepared and filed for any state requiring an income tax for $9.95. Both prices include electronic filing. There is no charge for Form 1040EZ filers and those who qualify for the Quicken Tax Freedom Project.

The availability of TurboTax for the Web through these Websites illustrates the commitment Intuit has made to provide consumers with the best tools and services to revolutionize the way they track and manage their finances.