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These links direct you to the associated pages for TurboTax 2010. I'm not yet certain that all the forms listed there were actually in all past versions of TurboTax or not.
TurboTax Basic does not include a State Tax Return preparation or download feature at all.
The others do.
Sorry I can't explain why the Premier download is more expensive than the CD. Doesn't make sense to me either, but there you go.
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As can be seen by this comparison, the advantage of one of these products over the over, is not in what forms they do or don't contain, since all four contain all the same forms. So what exactly is the advantage of picking the more expensive version over the cheaper version? Evidently the more you pay, the more help the program gives you as you move along through the instructions. The more expensive programs give you more step-by-step guidance on various forms, while the less expensive ones, although including the forms, do not give you guidance on how to complete them.
Use Deluxe if you need to itemize. Use Premier if you have stocks and bonds, options, mutual funds, 401K, IRA or employee stock plans to consider, or if you have rental income. If you are self-employed use Home and Business. Again these selections are based on you wanting guidance and advice. If you don't, you can use Deluxe if you also want the free state return, or use Basic if you don't need the state return.
And I believe the more expensive ones give you more and more advice about what write offs you can take, and how, and all of that sort of thing. At any rate, the Amazon links above should explain all you need to know to make your final choice, and I believe they include links directly to Intuit as well, and probably a toll-free number.
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Click price below to view details at Amazon, with an option to buy
TurboTax Home and Business 2006 $89.99
TurboTax Deluxe 2004 $149.99
TurboTax Premier 2004 $129.99
TurboTax Premier Home and Business 2004 $129.99
TurboTax Premier 2003 $84.99
TurboTax Premier Plus State 2003 $89.99
TurboTax Premier Home and Business 2003 $89.99
TurboTax Ultimate 2003 $89.90
TurboTax Business 2003 $70.00
TurboTax Premier Home and Business 2002 $139.99
TurboTax Business 2002 $269.99
TurboTax Deluxe 2001 $239.98
TurboTax Premier 2001 $249.99
TurboTax Home and Business 2001 $180.00
TurboTax Business 2001 $237.45
TurboTax Home and Business 2000 $229.99
TurboTax Business 2000 $99.99
These links direct you to the associated pages for TurboTax 2010. I'm not yet certain that all the forms listed there were actually in all past versions of TurboTax or not.
| Comparison of forms and prices for TurboTax 2010 Federal and State versions (except Basic) | |||
| Product Name | List of forms link | Retail Price as of 6 Feb 2011 click price below to view at Amazon | |
| CD version (Windows / Mac) | download for Windows | ||
| TurboTax Basic | forms included | $29.00 | $26.00 |
| TurboTax Deluxe | forms included | $44.79 | $39.78 |
| TurboTax Premier | forms included | $64.37 | $71.09 |
| TurboTax Home and Business | forms included | $73.34 | $63.16 |
| TurboTax Business | $91.80 | ||
TurboTax Basic does not include a State Tax Return preparation or download feature at all.
The others do.
Sorry I can't explain why the Premier download is more expensive than the CD. Doesn't make sense to me either, but there you go.
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As can be seen by this comparison, the advantage of one of these products over the over, is not in what forms they do or don't contain, since all four contain all the same forms. So what exactly is the advantage of picking the more expensive version over the cheaper version? Evidently the more you pay, the more help the program gives you as you move along through the instructions. The more expensive programs give you more step-by-step guidance on various forms, while the less expensive ones, although including the forms, do not give you guidance on how to complete them.
Use Deluxe if you need to itemize. Use Premier if you have stocks and bonds, options, mutual funds, 401K, IRA or employee stock plans to consider, or if you have rental income. If you are self-employed use Home and Business. Again these selections are based on you wanting guidance and advice. If you don't, you can use Deluxe if you also want the free state return, or use Basic if you don't need the state return.
And I believe the more expensive ones give you more and more advice about what write offs you can take, and how, and all of that sort of thing. At any rate, the Amazon links above should explain all you need to know to make your final choice, and I believe they include links directly to Intuit as well, and probably a toll-free number.
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| Comparison of forms and prices for TurboTax 2009 Federal and State versions (except Basic) | ||
| Product Name | Retail Price as of 6 Feb 2011 click price below to view at Amazon | |
| CD version (Windows) | download for Windows | |
| TurboTax Basic | ||
| TurboTax Deluxe | ||
| TurboTax Premier | ||
| TurboTax Home and Business | ||
| TurboTax Business | $119.99 | |
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Click price below to view details at Amazon, with an option to buy
TurboTax Home and Business 2006 $89.99
TurboTax Deluxe 2004 $149.99
TurboTax Premier 2004 $129.99
TurboTax Premier Home and Business 2004 $129.99
TurboTax Premier 2003 $84.99
TurboTax Premier Plus State 2003 $89.99
TurboTax Premier Home and Business 2003 $89.99
TurboTax Ultimate 2003 $89.90
TurboTax Business 2003 $70.00
TurboTax Premier Home and Business 2002 $139.99
TurboTax Business 2002 $269.99
TurboTax Deluxe 2001 $239.98
TurboTax Premier 2001 $249.99
TurboTax Home and Business 2001 $180.00
TurboTax Business 2001 $237.45
TurboTax Home and Business 2000 $229.99
TurboTax Business 2000 $99.99