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Tax software --- TurboTax the only one? Where to buy?
« on: January 30, 2012, 01:02:10 PM »
I use to do my taxes by hand, then paid a tax preparer, but my taxes will be fairly simple this year and want to do it myself again.  Anyone prefer certain tax software (Turbotax, etc.?) or recommend a place to buy it? 

Other than itemizing my deductions (mortgage interest, state taxes), and claiming dependent care, we only have w-2 and interest income. 

Thanks

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Re: Tax software --- TurboTax the only one? Where to buy?
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2012, 02:07:17 PM »
I use to do my taxes by hand, then paid a tax preparer, but my taxes will be fairly simple this year and want to do it myself again.  Anyone prefer certain tax software (Turbotax, etc.?) or recommend a place to buy it? 

Other than itemizing my deductions (mortgage interest, state taxes), and claiming dependent care, we only have w-2 and interest income. 

Thanks
I have always used H&R Block (fka Tax Cut). This year I have a copy of both H&R Block and TurboTax so I hope to compare the two of them.

So I'm gonna have to recommend H&R Block as that's the only one I've used. It should be on sale and come with a $15 GC when purchased at Best Buy and you should be able to find a $10 rebate with a quick google search.

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Re: Tax software --- TurboTax the only one? Where to buy?
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2012, 02:29:29 PM »
From what i hear TaxACT is also good.

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Re: Tax software --- TurboTax the only one? Where to buy?
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2012, 02:36:04 PM »
I used Turbo Tax last year and loved it. Step by Step guide, really easy to use. Could not have asked for better software.

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Re: Tax software --- TurboTax the only one? Where to buy?
« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2012, 02:48:29 PM »
I used Turbo Tax last year and loved it. Step by Step guide, really easy to use. Could not have asked for better software.

Same here

I liked Turbo Tax a lot

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Re: Tax software --- TurboTax the only one? Where to buy?
« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2017, 09:55:33 AM »
Does anyone know a good software for filing free ( making less than X amount) for someone self employed?
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Re: Tax software --- TurboTax the only one? Where to buy?
« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2017, 12:29:22 PM »
Does anyone know a good software for filing free ( making less than X amount) for someone self employed?

https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/jsp/index.jsp

Take your pick. They don't say that Schedule C disqualifies you, and I think it is OK. If you're going directly to the online tax software site and seeing they allow free Federal returns for "simple" returns but will disqualify you for Schedule C or other forms, that is something different. When you go through the IRS link it's a different product and if you meet income eligibility I think you have access to all forms. Let me know if that's incorrect.
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Re: Tax software --- TurboTax the only one? Where to buy?
« Reply #7 on: February 15, 2017, 01:12:22 PM »
Does anyone know a good software for filing free ( making less than X amount) for someone self employed?

https://www.creditkarma.com/tax

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Re: Tax software --- TurboTax the only one? Where to buy?
« Reply #8 on: April 08, 2021, 02:24:39 PM »
Anyone know which turbotax includes federal + state efile?

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Re: Tax software --- TurboTax the only one? Where to buy?
« Reply #9 on: April 08, 2021, 08:50:36 PM »
Anyone know which turbotax includes federal + state efile?
The one through irs free file has

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Re: Tax software --- TurboTax the only one? Where to buy?
« Reply #10 on: April 08, 2021, 08:51:59 PM »
I have Chase offers for 10% off at Turbo Tax
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Re: Tax software --- TurboTax the only one? Where to buy?
« Reply #11 on: April 08, 2021, 09:05:46 PM »
Just FYI, I had to file in 3 states this year and filled out everything on TurboTax who wanted $240. I then used FreetaxUsa which cost me $45 total. The numbers were identical and the only difference was FreeTaxUsa was missing some auto imports that TurboTax has.
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Re: Tax software --- TurboTax the only one? Where to buy?
« Reply #12 on: April 08, 2021, 09:57:27 PM »
The one through irs free file has
What about not the free file version

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Re: Tax software --- TurboTax the only one? Where to buy?
« Reply #13 on: April 08, 2021, 11:24:37 PM »
I have Chase offers for 10% off at Turbo Tax
There are places to get it cheaper than getting it from TurboTax with 10% off.
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Re: Tax software --- TurboTax the only one? Where to buy?
« Reply #14 on: April 08, 2021, 11:45:26 PM »
There are places to get it cheaper than getting it from TurboTax with 10% off.
Would you know Which one includes state? Is that the deluxe version (like below) as many say state isn't included..

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08HSKNTCM/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A3ODHND3J0WMC8&psc=1

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Re: Tax software --- TurboTax the only one? Where to buy?
« Reply #15 on: April 09, 2021, 02:50:48 AM »
Would you know Which one includes state? Is that the deluxe version (like below) as many say state isn't included..

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08HSKNTCM/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A3ODHND3J0WMC8&psc=1
You look for it to say "and state", like the one you linked to.
vs https://www.amazon.com/TurboTax-Desktop-Software-Exclusive-Download/dp/B08HSHM3V6/
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Re: Tax software --- TurboTax the only one? Where to buy?
« Reply #16 on: April 09, 2021, 10:00:13 AM »
This is my 4th year using Free Tax USA and I highly recommend it. Federal is free, state is $15 and there are no upsells, everything is included. I've used their support a few times and they respond quickly.

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Re: Tax software --- TurboTax the only one? Where to buy?
« Reply #17 on: April 09, 2021, 11:01:51 AM »
If you have the time you can double check by putting your data and numbers into more than one program and see if they are the same.

Was about to file once with Credit Karma but checked on another program which gave better results.