I though I had replied here, but apparently I must have not hit the button. Anyhow, the CD is designed for those preparing multiple tax returns, say an extended family or a small business, and is not free. Adding a CPA will cost you at least an extra $50 and your situation is so simple, I honestly believe it would be a waste of your money. I suggest you go ahead and do the Federal and NJ Resident returns through the Free Edition. You will find it very straightforward so long as you have your relevant W2(s). Use the earlier NJ address for this year so as not to complicate things. After that, you can decide if you want to pay TurboTax for the NC part-year resident or go directly to the NC website and free-file with them, either electronically or a paper return. Take a look at
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to see the forms and what calculations are done and filing options. I suspect you'll find that you will breeze through that one, too.
Caveat: Make sure your W2 State Income numbers match what you actually earned in each state.
