What taX PREPARATION prograns are avalable?

[joeckatz]

what programs levels does intuit/turbo offer?

[xmasbaby0]

2024 TURBOTAX

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 desktop 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. 

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ONLINE 2024

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/

LIVE ASSISTED

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/live/how-it-works.htm

FULL SERVICE

https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/live/full-service/

TURBOTAX BUSINESS

https://turbotax.intuit.com/small-business-taxes/

[VolvoGirl]

You can use Turbo Tax 2 different ways.  There is the Online browser version or you can download and install the Desktop program.  

In the Online version there are 3 levels  The Free Edition for very simple returns and Deluxe and Premium.  The Online version you have to use is based on what you need to enter.  Online is only good for one return per account. But you can use the same email address for 5 accounts. Online is only good for 1 return per account. So don't use your account or you will overwrite your return. 

Sign in or start a new account here,
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online

In the Desktop program there is Basic, Deluxe, Premier, and Home&Business.  All the Desktop programs have the same forms so you can buy a lower version,  you just get more program help in the higher versions.   The Desktop program can do unlimited returns and efile 5 for free.  There is an extra charge to efile a state return or  you can print and mail state for free.

You can buy the Desktop Download program here or in stores or online like Amazon, Costco, Walmart, etc.
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download

2024 Turbo Tax Desktop Download System Requirements
Windows 10 or later or Mac OS Ventura 13 or later (newer). This one says Sequoia
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/tta-system-requirements

[xmasbaby0]

Desktop software

Every version has all forms and schedules

Forms mode to see all forms as you work and “what if” feature 

Can e-file up to five federal returns and their associated state returns

If you have more than five federal returns the additional ones can be mailed

Tax file is stored on your own hard drive

Always available even after tax season ends

State e-file fee is an extra fee.   State can be mailed to avoid e-file fee

Desktop is more cost effective for multiple returns for family members, etc.

Desktop software is available from Intuit or from various retailers—prices vary

Only works on full PC or Mac—not on any mobile devices

Online Software

Forms and schedules supported vary by which version you use

No Forms mode, but you can “preview” Form 1040 and Schedules 1, 2, or 3 before filing

One return per fee

Separate fees for federal and state returns

Each return needs its own account and user ID

Tax file is stored in online account for seven years

Online software only available on Intuit site

Can be used on any device with internet access