What are the different types of TurboTax?

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Which version of TurboTax is best for me?

If you have rental property and/or deductions related to stocks and investments, you should use either TurboTax Premier or Home & Business. If you are self-employed, are a contractor, or have a home business, you should not use anything less than TurboTax Home & Business. It maximizes your home deductions.
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What is difference between TurboTax basic and deluxe?

The deluxe version is only about support. Their free version includes much of what is included in TurboTax Premier (investments, rental income) and Home & Business (1099 income and expenses).
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What is the difference between TurboTax basic and standard?

The features are very similar to what you'll find with the online software, but there is no free option and the pricing is slightly higher, as follows: Basic: $19.99, includes 4 returns; Standard: $34.99, includes 8 returns; Premier, $74.99, includes 12 returns; and Home & Business, $119.99, includes 12 returns.
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How many TurboTax are there?

In the CD/Download version of TurboTax, you can prepare as many federal returns as you want. Up to five can be e-filed. Additional returns must be printed and mailed.
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Should I get TurboTax plus?

Is TurboTax Plus Worth It? It depends on your specific situation. Plus provides the convenience of having your previous year's information automatically transferred to the new year's forms. It also lets you access your prior year's tax returns at a later date.
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What is included in TurboTax Deluxe?

All TurboTax Live Deluxe features
  • Guidance for homeowners. Have a tax expert help make sure you get every homeowner tax deduction available, including mortgage interest, property taxes, and more.
  • Searches 350+ deductions. ...
  • Ideal for education expenses. ...
  • Tax credits for dependents. ...
  • Charitable donations. ...
  • Big life changes?
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Is it better to buy TurboTax or use it online?

Most people choose to use the online service. TurboTax reported that 80% of the returns it handled came from its online products. When you have a choice between buying the software you install on your computer and paying to use the service online, you are better off buying the software download.
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Why do I have to pay for TurboTax Deluxe?

If we detect that your tax situation requires expanded coverage, like deductions for owning a home, unemployment income, or self-employment income, we'll prompt you to upgrade to a version that supports the forms you need so we can maximize your tax deductions and ensure you file an accurate return.
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What does TurboTax basic include?

TurboTax Free Edition: $0 Federal + $0 State + $0 To File offer is available for simple tax returns only with TurboTax Free Edition. 100% Accurate Calculations Guarantee: If you pay an IRS or state penalty or interest because of a TurboTax calculation error, we'll pay you the penalty and interest.
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Is TurboTax Deluxe a one time fee?

The company is once again offering its Free Edition, as previously mentioned. TurboTax Deluxe currently costs $59 for federal taxes (it was $60 last year) for federal filing. It adds Schedule A, letting you figure out whether you'll itemize or take the standard deduction.
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Does TurboTax Deluxe include Schedule D?

1-5 of 5 Answers. Yes, the DVD version of TurboTax Deluxe does have schedule D.
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How much is TurboTax Deluxe this year?

The most popular version is TurboTax Deluxe, for $59 plus $49 per state. Those with more complex investments may need the $89 Premier version, while self-employed business owners will need the top $119 Self-Employed edition.
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Does TurboTax Deluxe include state?

Although most versions of the TurboTax Deluxe, Premier, and Home & Business CD/Download software include one free state download, there is an extra fee to e-file your state return.
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What are TurboTax plus benefits?

  • One-on-one specialist support—Get one-on-one support from a TurboTax specialist if you have questions. ...
  • Personalized tax tips—Get Smart Insights™ to maximize your refund after you file with tips about paycheck withholding, health insurance, retirement savings, and more.
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Why is TurboTax no longer free?

TurboTax announced in a blog post last July that it was not renewing its role with IRS Free File due to its limitations and "conflicting demands from those outside the program" that leave it unable to continue participating while still delivering "all of the benefits that can help consumers make more money, save more, ...
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Do I need TurboTax Deluxe If I take standard deduction?

If I only qualify for the standard deduction do I have to pay for Turbo Tax Deluxe? Actually, no. If you don't need Deluxe, you can downgrade using the Clear and Start Over feature but bear in mind that the different TurboTax "flavors" handle different tax situations and their associated forms.
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How can I get TurboTax Deluxe for free?

To qualify for the TurboTax Free File, you must make under $34,000 per year. You are eligible if you make less than $34,000 and: Work full time. Work part time.
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Is TurboTax 2022 free?

TurboTax won't be a Free File option when the 2022 tax filing season arrives. Taxpayers who used TurboTax to complete and e-file their returns at the Internal Revenue Service's Free File website are going to have to find a new program in 2022.
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Do you have to buy a new TurboTax program every year?

Yes... whether Desktop software, or Online Software, you have to purchase it every year. Exception: The Online "Free" version will let you file for Free ...for Federal & State early in the tax year...or with a state charge if you wait too long (sometime in late Feb or March).
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Can I share TurboTax with a friend?

You can complete and file tax returns using the TurboTax software for anyone, it is not limited to family. However, you cannot use the software if you are being paid to prepare the tax returns as the software is not licensed for paid tax preparers.
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What is the difference between Intuit and TurboTax?

TurboTax is a software package for preparation of American income tax returns, produced by Intuit. TurboTax is a market leader in its product segment, competing with H&R Block Tax Software and TaxAct. TurboTax was developed by Michael A. Chipman of Chipsoft in 1984 and was sold to Intuit in 1993.
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What's the difference between TurboTax free and TurboTax Deluxe?

TurboTax Deluxe is able to process more forms than the free version is, so those individuals with more complex returns can benefit from it. If your return requires certain forms, it will prompt you to upgrade to the version capable of processing that form.
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Which TurboTax do I need for 1099 R?

Yes, you would file a 1040.
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