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February 20, 2025
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What taX PREPARATION prograns are avalable?

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what programs levels does intuit/turbo offer?

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    Level 15
    February 20, 2025

    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. 

     

    https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/system-requirements/help/minimum-system-requirements-for-turbotax-mac-software/00/25609

     

     

    https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/product-system-requirements/minimum-system-requirements-turbotax-windows/L8ZSsGqF1_US_en_US?uid=lph06daf

     

     

    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/

     

    **Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**
    VolvoGirl
    Level 15
    February 20, 2025

    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

     

     

    Level 15
    February 20, 2025

    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

    **Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**