Many people will tell you to wait until the last possible moment to file your taxes so that you can hold onto your money as long as possible. Me? I like to get them done and out of the way as soon as possible so I don't have to worry about them and I don't have to shit bricks come April.
I have received requests for tax software recommendations. I personally use H&R Block: TaxCut, on recommendation from a friend. I have used it for two years without incident, and find it to be relatively painless to use. The version I use, Basic+State (I need the State because I live in California,) costs me around $37, but considering I only need it once a year, this suits me just fine. It is user-friendly, can be used from year to year (provided you remember your password or have the foresight to write it down) and makes e-filing a snap.
Remember that as a freelancer, you are considered self-employed. As such, you can write off a bunch more on your taxes in the form of business expenses. Take a look here for a good list of Deductions and Credits you may be able to claim this year. The TaxCut software I use is also able to determine the appropriate deductions and credits; doesn't get much easier.
http://taxes.about.com/od/deductionscredits/Deductions_Credits.htm
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