Least Expensive TurboTax Version with a Schedule C

[PW007]

Which version of TurboTax (Desktop version) is the lease expensive that still includes the form Schedule C?  I've used the Home & Business version in the past, but the prices have really increased for 2022.  Thank you.

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

ANY version of the CD/download has all of the forms and schedules including the Schedule C.   You just get more help with Home and Business.  You could use Basic if you do not have to prepare state return, or get Deluxe  desktop with state software for your self-employment income.

Shop around--you will find discounts with retailers.

CD/DOWNLOAD (This requires a full PC or Mac—-cannot be used on a mobile device)

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/

You can also purchase the CD/download from various retailers such as Costco, Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Staples, Sam’s Club, etc. etc. etc.

This link Where can I obtain authentic TurboTax software? has a list of authorized TurboTax resellers.

When you use desktop software, there is an additional fee to e-file a state return.  You can avoid that fee if you print, sign and mail the state return.  The state e-file fee is $20 and increases to $25 in March.

[VolvoGirl]

All the Desktop programs.  All the Desktop programs have the same forms. You just get more help and guidance in the higher versions.   So you could buy Deluxe or even Basic if you don't need a state return.

[PW007]

Thank you @xmasbaby0 and @VolvoGirl . Wow, all these years I've been using H&B because I did not know the Deluxe version included the Schedule C. I am self employed and have business deductions. However, my home is paid off, so I don't need to deduct interest, and the property taxes are not enough to meet the threshold of being deductible. Deluxe is much cheaper, so I will buy that one instead. Thank you both!

[PW007]

The link here: https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/  is confusing because as soon as I click the box entitled "I own a small business", Intuit only recommends the Home & Business version.  Based on your advice, it should also highlight the Deluxe version.  Maybe the Intuit can fix that issue, or have the software finder ask more specific questions regarding the business needs.  Thanks again.