With TurboTax CD/Download software you can prepare and print unlimited federal tax returns, and e-file up to five at no charge (additional fee per state e-file with TurboTax CD/Download). TurboTax Online is for the preparation of one federal and state return. Please see below for more information on the difference between TurboTax Online and TurboTax CD/Download software.
From the TurboTax website:
TurboTax Online offers the convenience of preparing and e-filing your tax return from virtually any computer or mobile device with Internet access. There's no software to install and nothing you'll need to save on your computer. We'll store all of your information on our secure servers. TurboTax Online offers federal and state e-filing. For most customers, we recommend TurboTax Online.
How much does TurboTax Online cost?
- The cost includes preparation and e-filing of one federal tax return
- Preparation of a state tax return is available for an additional fee (e-filing included)
- Pricing for our online products starts with Free Edition, for simple tax returns, and goes up based on your needs and the complexity of your income tax return.
- See current TurboTax Online pricing
TurboTax CD/Download lets you download and install TurboTax on your personal computer. You'll be able to work on your taxes, even if you're not connected to the Internet. Your information will be stored on your hard drive. TurboTax CD/Download includes the tax preparation fee for one state (state tax prep is an additional cost with TurboTax Basic and Business). It also allows you to prepare and print unlimited federal tax returns, and e-file up to five at no charge (additional fee per state e-file with TurboTax CD/Download).
How much does TurboTax CD/Download cost?
- The cost includes preparation and printing of unlimited federal tax returns
- E-filing of up to five federal tax returns
- Preparation for one state return
- Preparation for additional states and e-filing of your state returns is available for an additional fee
- Pricing for our CD/Download products starts with Basic, for simple tax returns, and goes up based on your needs and the complexity of your income tax return.
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