The CD/Download Desktop program is the same as the Online versions. And all the Desktop programs have the same forms so you can use a lower version like Deluxe. The Home & Business program is the same or better than the Online Self Employed version. What do you find better in the online version? And the Desktop programs have more features and advantages over the online version.
And Amended returns are suppose to reset to zero when you start. Then the meter changes as you make the changes, see step 4
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