TurboTax Deluxe Federal + State + eFile 2008

TurboTax Deluxe Federal + State + eFile 2008 Review

I like Turbotax. It's good, but usually the most expensive. And despitebr /what may be advertised, you must know something about the taxes or youbr /will have things automatically entered that shouldn't be for variousbr /reasons that can't be built into the software.br /br /Over the past year, some changes have been made for the good, includingbr /being able to select exactly whether you want to print a given form orbr /worksheet instead of the worksheets being automatically made a part ofbr /the print command. This came from repeated customer suggestions. Sobr /TurboTax will listen and possibly make changes to their software if it'sbr /seen that their customers feel such changes are needed.br /br /Over the years, I've had occasion to look at a calculation or enclosurebr /and wonder where that came from or if it was really right. Afterbr /spending a couple of hours or so running down the tax instructions onbr /that particular item, TurboTax was usually proven to be correct. Butbr /that's no reason to take everything for granted. You are the one whobr /is responsible for what's on the tax forms. But Turbotax is a greatbr /aid. Just being able to print out all the forms you need any time you need them is worth a lot in itself, as well as being able to review abr /hard copy of what you've entered online.br /br /One tip to remember. Always click SAVE when closing the file orbr /whenever you are asked if you want to save it. Once I did not save thebr /tax file I was working on and lost it. All of it. Fortunately for me,br /I think I had a backup. br /br /Sum: Of the tax software I've seen, my preference is TurboTax.

TurboTax Deluxe Federal + State + eFile 2008 Feature

• Prepare and print unlimited federal and state returns; e-file up to five federal returns (per IRS guidelines) at no additional charge
• Includes free federal efile -- receive IRS confirmation and get your refund in as few as 8 days
• Everything you need to easily do your tax return--asks easy questions customized to your situation, puts your answers on the correct IRS forms, checks for errors
• Searches for more than 350 deductions, including mortgage interest, education, and medical expenses, to get you the biggest refund--guaranteed
• TurboTax is the only tax software to include both e-filing and audit support with every federal return

TurboTax Deluxe Federal + State + eFile 2008 Overview

TurboTax Deluxe was designed to make it easy for you to get the biggest tax refund possible. /br/brTurboTax asks simple questions about your income, family situation and changes in your tax situation. Then, based on your answers, searches for more than 350 deductions to get you the biggest tax refund. Audit Risk Meter checks your tax return for common audit triggers. Shows whether your risk is high or low. And provides tips to help you reduce your chance of an audit. Guides you step by step through your tax return and puts your answers on the right tax forms for you. Skips interview questions that don't apply to you, so you can finish your return faster. Double-checks your return for errors, so you can be confident your taxes are done right. Dual Refund Monitor constantly displays and updates both your federal and state refunds (or taxes due) as you complete your federal return. Get your refund in as few as 8 days with efile and direct deposit. Federal Efile Included System Requirements - Windows or Mac OS X 10.4+

TurboTax Deluxe Federal + State + eFile 2008 Specifications

TurboTax Deluxe helps find and maximize deductions. The software includes all the features in TurboTax Basic and guides customers step-by-step through mortgage interest, charitable contributions, education expenses, medical expenses and more. Not only does TurboTax Deluxe show taxpayers how to qualify for deductions, it also tracks how much they have saved. The software also includes ItsDeductible--the "bluebook" for donated items that helps accurately value your donations in compliance with IRS guidelines./ptable width="300" cellpadding="20" align="right"trtdimg src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/software/detail-page/B001GL6QDM-1-th.jpg" border="0"psmallibAsks easy questions/bbrWe customize questions to your unique tax situation and put your answers on the right tax forms for you. Click to enlarge./i/small/td/trtrtdimg src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/software/detail-page/B001GL6QHS-1-th.jpg" border="0"psmallibMaximizes deductions/bbrWe search for more than 350 deductions to get you the biggest refund possible--guaranteed. Click to enlarge./i/small/td/trtrtdimg src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/software/detail-page/B001GL6QDM-3.jpg" border="0"psmallibEfile for a fast refund/bbrEfile with direct deposit to get your refund in as few as 8 days. Federal efile included./i/b/small/td/tr/tableh2Everything you need to do your taxes with ease./h2h3Finds All the Deductions You Deserve/h3pbMaximizes Your Tax Deductions/bbr Asks simple questions about your income, family situation and changes in your tax situation. Then, based on your answers, searches for more than 350 deductions to get you the biggest tax refund--guaranteed. pbLooks for Deduction Opportunities as You Go/bbr Shows you which deductions you've taken. Which deductions you haven't. And tells you how to qualify for just about any deduction, so you don't miss any opportunities to save. pbGets You the Maximum Deduction for Donations/bbr ItsDeductible (included) helps you accurately value items you donate to charity--no more guessing. Plus, it tracks other donations such as cash, mileage and stocks, to help you get every charitable deduction you're entitled to. pbImproved Handles Your Life Changes/bbr Changed jobs? Got married? Bought a home? Had a baby? TurboTax guides you through common life changes, explains how the changes will impact your taxes, and tells you what you can deduct. pbHelps with Medical Expenses/bbr Does all the math and tells you if you qualify to deduct your medical expenses for maximum tax savings. pbFiling Multiple Returns? Itrsquo;s Easy with TurboTax/bpYou can prepare and print unlimited federal returns and e-file up to five federal returns (per IRS guidelines) with TurboTax at no additional charge. You get all the features and benefits of TurboTax, like year-over-year transfer and audit support tools.pFederal e-filing is easy, fast and more accurate than paper filing and eliminates paperwork hassles. You'll receive IRS confirmation your return has been received and best of all, you'll get a faster refund—in as little as 8 days.* And you can start and work on as many returns as you like and still use all the tax planning features (scenario and alternative planning) you've come to value without having to pay extra.p *IRS typically estimates 8-15 days for efile with direct deposit.ph3Helps You Reduce Audit Risk/h3pbNew Tracks Your Audit Risk/bbr Audit Risk Meter checks your tax return for common audit triggers. Shows whether your risk is high or low. And provides tips to help you reduce your chance of an audit. pbIncludes Downloadable Audit Support Center/bbr Gives you step-by-step guidance on everything you need to know and do if the IRS contacts you. pbAlerts You to Audit Red Flags/bbr Compares your deductions to national averages for your income bracket so you can quickly see if your deductions fall outside the norm and could possibly trigger an audit. h3Does the Hard Work for You/h3pbAsks Easy Questions, Tailored to You/bbr Guides you step by step through your tax return and puts your answers on the right tax forms for you. Skips interview questions that don't apply to you, so you can finish your return faster. pbImproved Automatically Fills in W-2 and 1099 Info/bbr Gets your W-2 and 1099 data directly from over 100,000 participating employers and financial institutions and automatically puts it in the right tax forms. A brief summary lets you review and edit downloaded information if necessary. pbTransfers Last Year's Tax Info/bbr No retyping necessary. Fills in information from your previous year's return to save time and increase accuracy. Shows you what you're importing and where it goes in your return. You can also import from other tax software including TaxACT and HR Block's TaxCut. pbImports Your Financial Data/bbr Imports information from your financial software (including Quicken, QuickBooks 2007 and higher, and Microsoft Money) so you can skip the cut and paste this year. h3Provides Help and Advice When You Need It/h3pbLive Tax Answers/bbr Get live answers online from TurboTax experts and other TurboTax users in our Live Community. Plus you'll have instant access to answers to commonly asked tax questions on every screen. pbStraightforward Guidance Advice/bbr Find help on any tax topic from anywhere within TurboTax. Get plain-English explanations of specific tax areas and helpful examples when you need them. table width="275" cellpadding="20" align="right" style="border: 1px solid gray; background-color: #EEEEEE; font-size: .75em; margin: 20px;"trtdp align="center"bWhy TurboTax Deluxe is the easiest choice for you.../bpTurboTax Deluxe was designed to make it easy for you to get the biggest tax refund possible. Choose TurboTax Deluxe if any of the following apply to you: ulliYou own your home liYou donated to charity liYou have significant education or medical expenses liYou have childcare expenses liYou have lots of deductions /ulpIf 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. pIf 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. pIf you own an S Corp, partnership, C Corp, or multiple-owner LLC, choose TurboTax Business. /td/tr/tablepbNew Guide Me/bbr Not sure how to answer a tax question? We'll guide you to the right answer, making your taxes even easier. pbNew Explains Your Return/bbr Shows you a summary of your return, including income, tax, credits and payments so you know your taxes are accurate. Provides recommendations to help you get an even bigger refund next year. pbFREE Technical Support/bbr Got a software question? No problem! Get answers from a TurboTax expert via e-mail, phone, or live chat. h3Spots Errors and Shows How to Fix Them/h3pbChecks for Mistakes/bbr Double-checks your return for errors, so you can be confident your taxes are done right. pbGuaranteed Accurate Calculations/bbr If you should get hit with an IRS or state penalty or interest due to a TurboTax calculation error, we'll pay you the penalty and interest. pbKeeps You Up-to-Date with the Latest Tax Laws/bbr With a single click you can check for updates each time you start to ensure your return includes the latest IRS and state tax forms. No more disruptions while you work on your return. h3Get Your Refund Faster with Included Federal Efile/h3pbImproved Shows Your Tax Refund in Real Time/bbr Watch your refund add up as you complete your return. Our improved Dual Refund Monitor constantly displays and updates both your federal and state refunds (or taxes due) as you complete your federal return. pbNew Federal Efile Included/bbr Get your refund in as few as 8 days with efile and direct deposit. Five federal efiles are now included with TurboTax at no extra charge. If you're a returning user, we'll automatically transfer your efile information from your previous year's return to save you even more time.

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