Turbo Tax vs. Free Tax USA: Will Turbo Tax be easier to use and/or will it find deductions that FreeTax might not?
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You have got to love the fact that "Bob" works for and supports Turbo Tax. I used Free Tax USA for the first time (previously with Turbo Tax) and have a Masters in Tax (so I think I know what I am talking about) and found both products very similar. Turbo Tax has a few more bells but if your return is fairly straight foreword, save the money and go with Free Tax USA. Brian
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I'm really not sure. I would suggest that she pose that question to the Turbo Tax Support Assistance.
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Hi Debbie,No I never had anyone respond to my question except a salesperson for NeatReceipts! I was looking for it's simplicity for my daughter's business receipts and tax time efficiency. As far as stores, I would think not. When doing rebates, they usually tell you to keep the copy and send the original.I use my flatbed scanner and keep a copies that way. Have a Great Day:o)Pat
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No, the software CD does not contain the state tax software. Each and every state must be downloaded after the federal tax software has been installed. If one buys TurboTax Federal and State, the first state tax software download is free. If your father does not have an Internet connection, he will not be able to update either the federal or the state software -- and Intuit is constantly updating its software until about late March. If I remember correctly, Intuit will send out CDs with all updates and the specific state(s) required if one calls their customer support line. I strongly suggest that you call Intuit and ask if they still support offline use of their software. TT will print out all forms needed to submit your tax return, whether federal or state, through the mail. The best approach in your situation might be to install the software on a laptop with an Internet connection, and then in late March, after applying all the software updates and downloading the required state(s), lend the laptop to your father for a day. An inexperienced TT user should be able to complete both the federal and state returns in about four hours or less in most cases.
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John, Thanks for you post. It confirms that I am not alone in my frustration about tax prep software ( TurboTax, TuxCut at al) not offering an oprion to automatically analyse joint vs. separately. They all claiming to minimize the taxes, but fall short on this step.
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Deluxe has all of the forms you need, but Premier will walk you thru them in more detail and suggest deductions you may have overlooked. I used Premier for years due to rental income, but switched to Deluxe last year without any problems. You might want to get Premier for the first year, then downgrade to Deluxe for future years after you've identified the kinds of expenses that can be deducted from rental income.
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They are different tools. The business package is for corporate, partnership and things like LLC's. You most likely would still need Turbotax for your personal taxes.
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Maybe try uninstalling and reinstalling the software? It's a simple but often effective solution for some glitches. If that doesn't work, I'd contact TurboTax directly.
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It is best if you have it. Internet access will let you update the program. I believe you can run the program without doing this. Also, if you buy it and get the free state offer it is by download only. You have to pay if you want your state shipped by disc to you. You don't need it to submit your taxes, you can still print them out and send them in.
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That is exactly the question I have! I want to do taxes on my own - I have a full time job and my husband is self employed...help!
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Were you able to find out if Turbotax Deluxe includes gains/losses from stocks?
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Since I do not have a MAC I cannot honestly answer this question. I have used Turbo Tax for many years and have not had any problems. I am a retired Tax Accountant and please understand it does help knowing or having knowledge as to many of the questions that some people cannot answer. It does not take long to figure the program out. Hope this helps. Shelley S
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Turbo Tax Home & Business would be a good fit for your situation. Tax time for me every year was always a time for much stress & loss of sleep. I started using Turbo Tax about 7 years ago that move has greatly simplified tax time.
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1 state comes free with this version. However, if you want to e-file your state, you have to pay extra for that (the federal e-file is free).
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Yes, you can key in cost manually on the main keyboard and then enter tax/dept code with the keys on the right. Hope that helps.
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No. But you can download it for iPad from the Apple App Store. Or you can do it online via the web. Copy this link into address bar: https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/ipad.jsp Better hurry. : )
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You can file 5 Returns With This-That's the other reason of purchasing it. The step by step instructions along with the questions/suggestions cover just about every angle of savings. For me it's way cheaper than having them done for me and I reap the extra benefits. Plus you take your time doing them. There is no rush to finish that day you install the program. Everything, every step is saved easy to go back to.