Since
tax season is now upon us, just wanted to post a quick update to mention that
the annoyances/broken links I mentioned above have been fixed. As with every year, their
explanations of topics are very easy to understand, making it easy to determine
what you can/can't count for a specific subject.
As
for the rest of my review, there has been a decent conversation going on in the
comments, but everything I say still stands. It doesn't cost Intuit anything
(except a little bandwith) to e-file you're state return, so the fact that they
try to charge you $20 on top of the product you already purchased is definitely
ridiculous. I do want to reinfornce that, aside from my pricing complaints, I
do believe that TurboTax is the best available tax software, and as long as you
are willing to mail your state return (rather than e-file).
Why
spend more than you should to have someone else do your taxes for you? TurboTax
puts the power in your hands to keep more of your hard-earned money, with the
peace of mind of knowing you have experts in your corner every step of the way.- Guides you step by step, asking plain-English questions that are easy to understand and answer.
- Customized to your situation: searches for the latest deductions and credits based on your job, family, and life so you know you’ll get every penny you deserve.
- TurboTax is right there with expert help when you need it, so you won’t get stuck if you have a question.
- Double-checks your return every step of the way to help you get all of the deductions and credits you deserve.
- Scours your return to flag problem areas that might trigger an audit. If anything does come up, TurboTax tells you how to fix it. Plus, TurboTax's audit support tools give you access to step-by-step guidance on what to do if the IRS contacts you.
Tax
experts when you need them
TurboTax's
CPAs, EAs, and Tax Attorneys are here for you year-round so you can get expert
answers to your questions and help when you need it, free (by phone or live
chat). Free online audit support tools provide you extra assistance, and Audit
Defense services are available for purchase. The Audit Risk Meter checks your
tax return for common audit triggers and shows whether your risk is high or
low. It also provides tips to help you reduce your chance of an audit.
And,
with free technical support, get answers to your software questions from a
TurboTax expert via phone or live chat.
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The
TurboTax Q&A asks you questions that are easy to understand and answer, and
puts your answers on the right tax forms for you. It automatically fills in W-2
and 1099 info from over 100,000 participating employers and financial
institutions and automatically puts it in the right tax forms.
Plus,
TurboTax transfers last year’s tax info, so no retyping is necessary. It fills
in information from your previous year’s return to save time and increase
accuracy. You can also import from other tax stores and software including
TaxACT and H&R Block’s TaxCut (Windows via .tax & .pdf; MAC via .pdf).
Get
back all the money you deserve
TurboTax
is personalized to you based on your job, family, or life changes, and searches
for over 350 deductions and credits to get you your biggest tax refund.
TurboTax looks for deduction opportunities as you go and shows which deductions
you have and haven't taken. It also tells you how to qualify for just about any
deduction, so you don’t miss any opportunities to save.
ItsDeductible
(included) helps you accurately value items you donate to charity. Plus, it
tracks other donations such as cash, mileage, and stocks, to help you get every
charitable deduction you’re entitled to.
Your
taxes, done right
The
TurboTax team of CPAs continuously updates the product with the latest tax laws
to ensure it’s more up-to-date than any individual could be. TurboTax is so
confident your return will be done right, they guarantee it2. Plus, Smart Check
will scan for mistakes and double-check your return for errors, so you can be
confident your taxes are done right.
- TurboTax shows your tax refund in real time. Watch your refund add up as you complete your return. The Dual Refund Monitor constantly displays and updates both your federal and state refunds (or taxes due) as you complete your federal return.
- Plus, get your fastest refund possible (with efile and direct deposit).
- Free federal efile is included at no extra charge. If you’re a returning user, TurboTax will automatically transfer your efile information from your previous year’s return to save you even more time.
TurboTax
Deluxe was designed to make it easy for you to get your biggest tax refund
possible.
Choose
TurboTax Deluxe if any of the following apply to you:
- You own your home
- You donated to charity
- You have significant education or medical expenses
- You have childcare expenses
- You have lots of deductions
If you own investments or rental property, choose TurboTax Premier. It has everything in Deluxe, plus will provide extra guidance so you get the most from your investments.
If you are a sole proprietor, consultant, 1099 contractor, or single-owner LLC, TurboTax Home & Business has everything in Premier and will help you make the most of your business and personal deductions.
If you own an S Corp, partnership, C Corp, or multiple-owner LLC, choose TurboTax Business.
System Requirements
Processor
- For Mac: Intel-based Processor 64 -bit
- For PC: 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or faster processor
Operating Systems
- Mac OS X v10.6.8 or later / Mac OS X v10.7.5 or later / Mac OS X v10.8.0 or later
- Windows XP Service Pack 3+ (32-bit) / Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) / Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) / Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit) - administrative rights required
Monitor
- For Mac: 1024×768 screen resolution
- For PC: 800×600 screen resolution (1024×768 recommended)
RAM
- 1 GB of memory
Internet Connection Required
- 56 Kbps (Broadband connection recommended)
CD-ROM Drive
- 2X CD-ROM drive
Hard Disk Space
- For Mac: 360 MB
- For PC: 515 MB for TurboTax (plus up to 1.5 GB for Microsoft .NET 4 client if not already installed)
Printer
- Any Macintosh- or Windows-compatible inkjet or laser printer
Third Party Software
- Win: Microsoft .NET 4 (included with TurboTax Installer); Adobe Reader 8 or higher
