Why is the online version more expensive than if I were to buy on Amazon or a store?

[VolvoGirl]

You can’t compare the online versions (<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/">https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/onlin...>) with the Desktop CD/Download program.  Totally different programs and pricing.

Or do you mean to compare Amazon to these?  <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="Https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/">Https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/...>

[VolvoGirl]

And if you are looking at Deluxe the stores sell 2 different versions
Deluxe with a state program download and
Deluxe without state for states without an income tax.
Turbo Tax only sells Deluxe with state.
So be sure you are comparing the same thing.

[piersm2]

So it is saying it will be $79 to file my online return, but at Target, the product is $39.99.  Curious why the difference

<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.target.com/p/intuit-turbotax-deluxe-federal-state-2018/-/A-54478943?preselect=75574133#l...>

[Texas Roger]

The $39.99 target price is for federal only. It is $49.99 for federal + state.

[piersm2]

But I would still be $20 ahead by going that route, correct?  I am just curious if I am missing something

[VolvoGirl]

How can you tell?  It says + state all over it and in the description.

[VolvoGirl]

yes I see Deluxe at Turbo Tax is 69.99 at https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download/deluxe.jsp

So get it at Target.  You can always look for sales in the stores.  Buy the best price but stick with the well known big stores.  There are several bad websites selling for a lot less and are not legit.

[Iver]

I paid $119 + $59 for state using Intuit's Turbo Tax Premier on line for 2022 tax year reporting. I saw at Target today $94.99 for Fed AND state? WHY?  I've been using Turbo Tax for years and as a loyal patron I and others should be getting deals as Target does. There isn't a 'model number on Target or Intuit's description, so Turbo Tax Premier should be the same. Anyone have any answers?  Can I get a refund of the difference from Intuit? or cancel and then process the Target version?

Target Ad : https://www.target.com/p/turbotax-premier-tax-software/-/A-87581477

[VolvoGirl]

 Online is different than the CD/Download Desktop program.  Also in the Desktop program it is $25 to efile the state return so that adds to the price.  Did you use the Online Premier version or the new Premium version (the names are similar)?  Online Premier is only $89.  The new Premium version is $119 and sounds like the same as the higher Self Employed version.

Online Premier https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/premier.jsp 

Online Premium https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/premium/  

[Iver]

Intuit preforms a questionnaire to assist and guide you to which product to use. My interest is to complete my federal and state taxes properly. I do not know or is it apparent of the difference between Premier or 'new' Premier or the download/discs. There could be charges to e-file on the Target version/down?  OK so then I'll print and mail it in for free and save. I would also mail in my on-line processed returns if i was to be charged, again for free.  The only upgrade or info I get about on-line is "Do you want MAXX or with live support.  Federal taxes-forms should be the same whether it is online or download or manually using .gov forms on line or on paper.  Or is there some special forms using the Intuit on-line system and when e-filing besides the barcoded cover page, that help with processing the proper procedures and completion?

[VolvoGirl]

What?  As I said the Desktop program you install is different than the Online versions and is priced differently.  The new Online version is PREMIUM, not Premier.   If you start using the Online version it will not direct you to the Desktop programs.   You have to know to buy the Desktop program separately.  And by the way, all the Desktop program have all the same forms so you can use a lower version like Deluxe.  

Desktop also has many other features and advantages over the Online version. You can do more than 1 return. You can see and enter into the actual forms. It has a What-If worksheet. And you can use a lower version because all the Desktop versions have ALL the same forms. You just get more help in the higher versions. In online you have to upgrade to enter certain kinds of income. Like Premier for investments.

And the Desktop program is always available even after the year ends. Which is good if you ever need to amend your return after online website is closed or get audited and need your tax records.

You can see the personal Desktop CD/Download program here,
https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/cd-download

[Iver]

So it makes sense to not buy from Intuit. Desktop/downloads are cheaper from Target. It's a large store and should be authentic. I've used Primer and suitable for my use for about 10 or so years and it seemed to be the same price as shops like Target or Staples in previous years. This year with different versions and pricing and not all versions available on-line, it is confusing.

If the Target version would cost to e-file vs the Intuit online version , then I could print and mail for free (ok cost of paper and ink, postage.).