I appreciate your reply.    I still don't understand why any additional fee is charged if one purchases the filing software.  The return was my low income childs; $65 is a rather steep fee for any lower income wage earner, especially one using purchased software.   ... View more

It helps to know ahead of time, which version to buy.  If you know which forms you'll need in advance, I've always done well simply buying the appropriate disc (Premier) at Costco every Dec/Jan, when it's ALWAYS on sale.  TT does a good job explaining how the software is different for different situations.    Either way, even if you have to buy a form, I'm sure you'll be spending less than you would be paying a CPA.   ... View more