I finished my taxes and went to file and realized it's $100 more than last year. In the top left corner it says "Intuit Tyrbo Tax Sole Proprieter Live." Did I make a mistake by checking the "Live" option? Or is that what I have to use this year?
I don't want to clear out and start over if that's my lowest-priced option, but I know that's not what I used last year.
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You are not required to use the "Live" software for any kind of return. Using the "Live" expert help is a choice. If you want to opt out of using Live:
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/downgrading/help/how-do-i-remove-turbotax-live/00/27312
If you have self-employment income and need to prepare a Schedule C for your business expenses you need to use online Premium or any version of the CD/download.
You are not required to use the "Live" software for any kind of return. Using the "Live" expert help is a choice. If you want to opt out of using Live:
https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/downgrading/help/how-do-i-remove-turbotax-live/00/27312
If you have self-employment income and need to prepare a Schedule C for your business expenses you need to use online Premium or any version of the CD/download.
I have 1099 forms and itemized deductions.
Should I have chosen personal rather than business when I started? It won't let me downgrade, so I would have to clear out and start over. I just don't want to do that if I have to use one of the premium options.
"Premium" is the name of the online software you need to use if you are entering self-employment income and business expenses. You do not have to use "Live" Premium, but you do need to use online Premium. The name of the software changed--last year it was called online "Self-Employed." Now it is called Premium.
Since you have been using online Live---that means you are entitled to get live advice and a review by a tax expert. Have you used any of the live expert help? If you are confused by the prospect of downgrading, contact customer support.
To call TurboTax customer support
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899263-what-is-the-turbotax-phone-number
Customer support is available from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Pacific time
So if my cost at checkout is $209 for federal, plus the additional $64 for state, to file exactly what I did last year for $100 less, if I start back over do I have a cheaper option? Or is it more this year for business.
Okay, I started over. Thank you for your help and quick responses. I appreciate!
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