There is no black column on the left side. Just the one I indicated across the top. Maybe to confuse things even a little more I originally purchased the CD version that included 1 free state return with it from a local retailer and downloaded it. I was having difficulty importing my broker 1099 forms and was told I could only use the online version to import those 1099's and so the TT agent replaced my CD version with an online version. In order to download the online version, I was required to remove the CD version first. I assumed it was the same as the CD version I had already purchased with the 1 free state return but maybe that was not the case?
At any rate I reviewed the short video you included and my version does not have the black column on the left as I stated earlier. This seems to be getting more convoluted and confusing but I still cannot review my tax return and since I am not sure what's in it, I am not sure I can use it. I have been using a local accountant to complete my taxes the last few years but it is pretty expensive to do that. Prior to having my taxes completed professionally I have always used Turbo Tax and so this year I thought I would do a trial run using both my accountant as well as complete the TT version so I could compare them and maybe switch back to completing my taxes with TT going forward so I do not plan on filing with TT this year. I just wanted to see how they compare so I had confidence using TT going forward.
Sorry for the long explanation but hopefully it will help explain my motivation and why I do not want to pay again or more for a return I do not intend to use this year. It is just a comparison.
Thank you.
