If you have been using the CD/download for past tax returns, you might not like the online software. You need to be aware of the differences. The pricing is structured differently. You pay separate fees for federal and state, for one. With desktop software you get the software for one state included with most versions unless you purchase Basic or Deluxe without a state program.
And with online you get ONE return per fee, whereas with the CD/download you can prepare multiple returns and e-file up to five federal returns. Each return in online needs its own account and user ID.
With the CD/download, every version has all the forms and schedules; you can upgrade if you want more help, but you are not required to upgrade for certain data. With online, you will "have" to upgrade to a more expensive version in order to enter certain types of income like investment income or self-employment income.
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