TurboTax digital downloads - 33% off at Amazon

[SandEagle]

http://www.amazon.com/Tax-Software-D...node=381910011

 

[pontifex]

thanks! can't believe they want almost $70 to do the online deluxe version state + federal.

got it here for 39.99

 

[mshan]

Deluxe: http://camelcamelcamel.com/TurboTax-Deluxe-Federal-E-File-Download/product/B009HBCU9W

Turbotax Premier looks like it bottomed out right around turn of new year.

 

[Ricochet]

Any reason to get the deluxe version over the basic? I'm a home owner and only bought and sold one set of stocks this last year. Is the basic version so lacking where I cannot report mortgage + stocks?

 

[sciencewhiz]

Costco has the same prices.

Any reason to get the deluxe version over the basic? I'm a home owner and only bought and sold one set of stocks this last year. Is the basic version so lacking where I cannot report mortgage + stocks?

Any version of turbotax will let you fill out the raw tax forms. Basic will not guide you through deductions or stock sales. If you want the wizard, you need premier for the stock sales.

 

[Ricochet]

^Thanks for your answer, sciencewhiz.

Still trying to decide whether the wizard tool is worth it.

 

[SandEagle]

^Thanks for your answer, sciencewhiz.

Still trying to decide whether the wizard tool is worth it.

they all come with the wizard tool. premier is best for stocks, investments

http://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/compare.jsp

 

[Pheran]

If you must use TurboTax then this is probably a good deal, but I've been using TaxAct for years and it's much cheaper. The deluxe+state (with federal e-file) is $22 for the downloadable version, even cheaper if you are willing to file online.

 

[gorcorps]

thanks! can't believe they want almost $70 to do the online deluxe version state + federal.

got it here for 39.99

I came in here to ask if the Amazon download would be cheaper than the usual online cost. Guess so, thanks :thumbsup:

I also feel like I need to try other cheaper options as well. My taxes are pretty friggin easy, especially on the federal side. Not enough itemized deductions to get above the standard deduction for a single person. The state stuff is slightly more complicated as I get deductions for my rent, auto registration, and a couple other things.

 

[TemjinGold]

I came in here to ask if the Amazon download would be cheaper than the usual online cost. Guess so, thanks :thumbsup:

I also feel like I need to try other cheaper options as well. My taxes are pretty friggin easy, especially on the federal side. Not enough itemized deductions to get above the standard deduction for a single person. The state stuff is slightly more complicated as I get deductions for my rent, auto registration, and a couple other things.

You can't really beat TaxAct for cheap if your taxes are simple. I unfortunately am one of the people who MUST use TurboTax so I will be watching for more deals (can probably do better than this).

 

[chronochime]

If you must use TurboTax then this is probably a good deal, but I've been using TaxAct for years and it's much cheaper. The deluxe+state (with federal e-file) is $22 for the downloadable version, even cheaper if you are willing to file online.

Does TaxAct include the ability to do stock tax calculation? I could do my calculations myself but I'd rather that the program do it first and I double check it.

 

[TemjinGold]

Yep. You just need to enter each trade in manually.

 

[chronochime]

Cool thanks for the reply Temjin. I'll try TaxAct this year then.

 

[Nintendesert]

So what advantage is this over E-Filing with the IRS? The State tax filing?

 

[mshan]

I forgot if this is still true, but I think Turbotax let's you go through most of program, does calculations (you can probably use it to calculate and double check your stock trades), but asks you to pay right when you want to file (I don't think they let you print anything out until you pay also).

 

[SandEagle]

found this if anyone is interested. buy any TurboTax and get $30-$35 off of Quicken products

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?docId=1000853021

 

[*kjm]

Just an FYI.... Target will match Amazon if the media is the same. We just got http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...rd_i=381910011

matched this weekend at Target.

Edit.... has to be sold by Amazon.

 

[JimKiler]

Just an FYI.... Target will match Amazon if the media is the same. We just got http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...rd_i=381910011

matched this weekend at Target.

Edit.... has to be sold by Amazon.

Please confirm the process, i assume it entails buying for the regular Target price then going to Customer Service for a refund of the difference. What proof did you have to show?

 

[gorcorps]

Tried taxACT and the federal side is the same as TurboTax, but it's not getting near the state return that TurboTax does. It's missing the $111 credit that Indiana residents get this year, and another small chunk that I can't explain.

 

[SandEagle]

Please confirm the process, i assume it entails buying for the regular Target price then going to Customer Service for a refund of the difference. What proof did you have to show?

http://finance.yahoo.com/video/target-introduces-online-price-matching-014631767.html

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2414084,00.asp

Now, when consumers purchase an item at a brick-and-mortar Target store only to find the same thing online for less within seven days, Target will match the lower price. Customers can also request a price match prior to their purchase.

good job Target. hope others follow this tactic as well.

 

[Pheran]

Tried taxACT and the federal side is the same as TurboTax, but it's not getting near the state return that TurboTax does. It's missing the $111 credit that Indiana residents get this year, and another small chunk that I can't explain.

I'd report the issue to them then - they do issue updates for the software as the tax season progresses and it's still very early, so it seems likely they will fix it.

 

[Acanthus]

I use taxslayer because it is dirt cheap.

Free federal, $17.90 state.

 

[PowerEngineer]

I switched over from TurboTax to H&R Block At Home several years back. AFAIK the two products have similar capabilities and look-and-feels.

Amazon has the H&R Block At Home (fed+state+5 free fed e-file) for $29.95 (with media if you choose). That's $10 less than the TubroTax download.

http://www.amazon.com/Block-Home-201...s=tax+software

Two weeks ago I jumped on this when the Amazon price was just $23. Unfortunately the forums were down at the time and the price jumped to $29.95 the next day.

 

[*kjm]

Please confirm the process, i assume it entails buying for the regular Target price then going to Customer Service for a refund of the difference. What proof did you have to show?

Proof.... just believe me:thumbsup:
http://www.businessinsider.com/target-will-match-amazons-prices-2013-1

My wife picked it up and said she took it to Guest Services and they matched the price Amazon showed on her phone. She said they could also look it up on their iPad.

 

[*kjm]

I switched over from TurboTax to H&R Block At Home several years back. AFAIK the two products have similar capabilities and look-and-feels.

Amazon has the H&R Block At Home (fed+state+5 free fed e-file) for $29.95 (with media if you choose). That's $10 less than the TubroTax download.

http://www.amazon.com/Block-Home-201...s=tax+software

Two weeks ago I jumped on this when the Amazon price was just $23. Unfortunately the forums were down at the time and the price jumped to $29.95 the next day.

Ya we missed the $23 but got it for about $27.60 with the price match.