Yes for doing multiple returns the Desktop CD/Download program is usually better and more cost effective. Unless someone can qualify for the Online Free Edition. Especially if everyone is in the same state. You can do umlimited returns in the Desktop program and efile 5 federal for free. The rest you can print and mail.
You get 1 free state PROGRAM download to do unlimited returns in that state. Then each state return is $20 to efile ($25 after March 1) or free to print and mail. But New York is free to efile. If you need to do a state return in a different state you have to buy another state Program for $45 plus the fee to efile it.
