Cheap Tax 2009 Software.
 Location:  Home » Tax Preparation » TurboTax Deluxe Federal + State + eFile 2008 [OLD VERSION]  
Categories
Tax Preparation
Business Accounting
Payroll
Personal Finance
Legal
Business Plans
Subcategories
Business & Office
Business & Office Management Software
Business Accounting
Business Plans
Communication
Database
Document Management
Legal
Presentation
Project Management
Reports & Forms
Schedule & Contact Management
Spreadsheet
Training & Tutorials
Voice Recognition
Word Processing
Personal Finance
Investment Tools
Money Management
The Mac Software Store
Software

TurboTax Deluxe Federal + State + eFile 2008 [OLD VERSION]

TurboTax Deluxe Federal + State + eFile 2008 [OLD VERSION]From: Intuit, Inc.

List Price: $59.95
Buy New: $1.66
as of 7/30/2010 06:59 CDT details
You Save: $58.29 (97%)



New (30) Used (20) from $1.66

Seller: SoftwareMI
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars 610 reviews

Format: CD-ROM
Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Mac OS X
Media: CD-ROM
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Windows 2000
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.7

MPN: ITICD42036WM
Model: 408077
UPC: 028287420373
EAN: 0028287420366

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • Prepare and print unlimited federal and state returns; e-file up to five federal returns (per IRS guidelines) at no additional charge
  • Includes free federal efile -- receive IRS confirmation and get your refund in as few as 8 days
  • Everything you need to easily do your tax return--asks easy questions customized to your situation, puts your answers on the correct IRS forms, checks for errors
  • Searches for more than 350 deductions, including mortgage interest, education, and medical expenses, to get you the biggest refund--guaranteed
  • TurboTax is the only tax software to include both e-filing and audit support with every federal return

Similar Items:


Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Intuit TurboTax Deluxe FULL STATE for Tax Year 2008 Retail with Federal E-File. For Windows and Mac. Slim DVD

Amazon.com
TurboTax Deluxe helps find and maximize deductions. The software includes all the features in TurboTax Basic and guides customers step-by-step through mortgage interest, charitable contributions, education expenses, medical expenses and more. Not only does TurboTax Deluxe show taxpayers how to qualify for deductions, it also tracks how much they have saved. The software also includes ItsDeductible--the "bluebook" for donated items that helps accurately value your donations in compliance with IRS guidelines.

Asks easy questions
We customize questions to your unique tax situation and put your answers on the right tax forms for you. Click to enlarge.

Maximizes deductions
We search for more than 350 deductions to get you the biggest refund possible--guaranteed. Click to enlarge.

Efile for a fast refund
Efile with direct deposit to get your refund in as few as 8 days. Federal efile included.

Everything you need to do your taxes with ease.

Finds All the Deductions You Deserve

Maximizes Your Tax Deductions
Asks simple questions about your income, family situation and changes in your tax situation. Then, based on your answers, searches for more than 350 deductions to get you the biggest tax refund--guaranteed.

Looks for Deduction Opportunities as You Go
Shows you which deductions you've taken. Which deductions you haven't. And tells you how to qualify for just about any deduction, so you don't miss any opportunities to save.

Gets You the Maximum Deduction for Donations
ItsDeductible (included) helps you accurately value items you donate to charity--no more guessing. Plus, it tracks other donations such as cash, mileage and stocks, to help you get every charitable deduction you're entitled to.

Improved Handles Your Life Changes
Changed jobs? Got married? Bought a home? Had a baby? TurboTax guides you through common life changes, explains how the changes will impact your taxes, and tells you what you can deduct.

Helps with Medical Expenses
Does all the math and tells you if you qualify to deduct your medical expenses for maximum tax savings.

Filing Multiple Returns? It’s Easy with TurboTax

You can prepare and print unlimited federal returns and e-file up to five federal returns (per IRS guidelines) with TurboTax at no additional charge. You get all the features and benefits of TurboTax, like year-over-year transfer and audit support tools.

Federal e-filing is easy, fast and more accurate than paper filing and eliminates paperwork hassles. You'll receive IRS confirmation your return has been received and best of all, you'll get a faster refund—in as little as 8 days.* And you can start and work on as many returns as you like and still use all the tax planning features (scenario and alternative planning) you've come to value without having to pay extra.

*IRS typically estimates 8-15 days for efile with direct deposit.

Helps You Reduce Audit Risk

New Tracks Your Audit Risk
Audit Risk Meter checks your tax return for common audit triggers. Shows whether your risk is high or low. And provides tips to help you reduce your chance of an audit.

Includes Downloadable Audit Support Center
Gives you step-by-step guidance on everything you need to know and do if the IRS contacts you.

Alerts You to Audit Red Flags
Compares your deductions to national averages for your income bracket so you can quickly see if your deductions fall outside the norm and could possibly trigger an audit.

Does the Hard Work for You

Asks Easy Questions, Tailored to You
Guides you step by step through your tax return and puts your answers on the right tax forms for you. Skips interview questions that don't apply to you, so you can finish your return faster.

Improved Automatically Fills in W-2 and 1099 Info
Gets your W-2 and 1099 data directly from over 100,000 participating employers and financial institutions and automatically puts it in the right tax forms. A brief summary lets you review and edit downloaded information if necessary.

Transfers Last Year's Tax Info
No retyping necessary. Fills in information from your previous year's return to save time and increase accuracy. Shows you what you're importing and where it goes in your return. You can also import from other tax software including TaxACT and H&R Block's TaxCut.

Imports Your Financial Data
Imports information from your financial software (including Quicken, QuickBooks 2007 and higher, and Microsoft Money) so you can skip the cut and paste this year.

Provides Help and Advice When You Need It

Live Tax Answers
Get live answers online from TurboTax experts and other TurboTax users in our Live Community. Plus you'll have instant access to answers to commonly asked tax questions on every screen.

Straightforward Guidance & Advice
Find help on any tax topic from anywhere within TurboTax. Get plain-English explanations of specific tax areas and helpful examples when you need them.

Why TurboTax Deluxe is the easiest choice for you...

TurboTax Deluxe was designed to make it easy for you to get the biggest tax refund possible. Choose TurboTax Deluxe if any of the following apply to you:

  • You own your home
  • You donated to charity
  • You have significant education or medical expenses
  • You have childcare expenses
  • You have lots of deductions

If you own investments or rental property, choose TurboTax Premier. It has everything in Deluxe PLUS will provide extra guidance so you get the most from your investments.

If you are a sole proprietor, consultant, 1099 contractor, or single-owner LLC, TurboTax Home & Business has everything in Premier and will help you make the most of your business and personal deductions.

If you own an S Corp, partnership, C Corp, or multiple-owner LLC, choose TurboTax Business.

New Guide Me
Not sure how to answer a tax question? We'll guide you to the right answer, making your taxes even easier.

New Explains Your Return
Shows you a summary of your return, including income, tax, credits and payments so you know your taxes are accurate. Provides recommendations to help you get an even bigger refund next year.

FREE Technical Support
Got a software question? No problem! Get answers from a TurboTax expert via e-mail, phone, or live chat.

Spots Errors and Shows How to Fix Them

Checks for Mistakes
Double-checks your return for errors, so you can be confident your taxes are done right.

Guaranteed Accurate Calculations
If you should get hit with an IRS or state penalty or interest due to a TurboTax calculation error, we'll pay you the penalty and interest.

Keeps You Up-to-Date with the Latest Tax Laws
With a single click you can check for updates each time you start to ensure your return includes the latest IRS and state tax forms. No more disruptions while you work on your return.

Get Your Refund Faster with Included Federal Efile

Improved Shows Your Tax Refund in Real Time
Watch your refund add up as you complete your return. Our improved Dual Refund Monitor constantly displays and updates both your federal and state refunds (or taxes due) as you complete your federal return.

New Federal Efile Included
Get your refund in as few as 8 days with efile and direct deposit. Five federal efiles are now included with TurboTax at no extra charge. If you're a returning user, we'll automatically transfer your efile information from your previous year's return to save you even more time.


Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 610
1 2 3 4 5 6 ...122Next »



5 out of 5 stars You can't get any easier than Turbo Tax!   January 26, 2009
N. Wimmert (Ann Arbor, MI)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful

I bought Turbo Tax after the lady who did our taxes last year ripped us off. I decided to try doing our taxes on my own after hearing about Turbo Tax.

This program is extremely user friendly, anyone can figure it out. It guides you through your taxes, step by step. As you enter your information in it shows you at the top what your Federal and State returns will be. It helps you think of every deduction possible and will even import your forms for you if they are available online!

The best part about the program is at the end it checks your work for errors and then rechecks them. You can then E-file and it sends you a confirmation to your E-mail that your taxes have been sent to the IRS. It will also send you an E-Mail confirmation once the IRS has accepted your taxes (it didn't even take 24 hours for mine to be accepted) and they will also tell you the exact date you can expect your refund. We chose to have our refund direct deposited into our account. Seriously, how much simpler could it be?

I LOVE this program. I was able to do my taxes without ever even leaving the house. It also really helps you understand the entire tax process as it guides you through. If you have questions you can submit them or search for them right there in the program.

The cons to this program are: It only allows you to download one state for free, so if you or your husband/wife worked in a different state you have to pay to download the second state. My husband lived in Ohio the first part of the year so it cost us: 39.95 plus tax to purchase the second state.

Also, it only allows you to E-File your Federal return for free. You have to pay 19.95 for each State tax you want to file. So for me, the program was somewhere around $50, then I had to download Ohio which was $40, then I had to pay $20 twice to E-File my state taxes. However, someone did tell me you can get the forms from the state and send them in for free verses paying for them via Turbo Tax. I thought it was just easier to do it all together.

Despite the hidden costs I would still recommend this program. It is simple, user friendly and a piece of cake.



5 out of 5 stars BEST TAX SOFTWARE AVAILABLE!   January 25, 2009
Tax Jockey (El Paso, TX USA)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful

I've considered TT to be the BEST personal tax return preparation software available anywhere - - for more than 20 years. Using the Forms mode is Fast and Efficient! However, new tax preparers may want to use the Interview mode which takes longer - - buttt is also Excellent...

TT management made a major misjudgment that upset many users - - when they implemented pay to print, for more than one Tax Return In TT 2008. But, the resulting backlash from users, caused Intuit to promptly eliminate the pay to print scheme in the first TT software update.

Recommend buying TT Deluxe (with/state if needed) from Amazon each year. It supports essentially the same Forms that TT Premier and Home & Business versions do. I consider the added guidance provided in TT Premier & Home and Business editions to be a waste of money.

Users that want/need more guidance to prepare their Returns should consider buying J.K. Lasser's Your Income Tax book from Amazon - as I do.
J.K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 2009: For Preparing Your 2008 Tax Return

I bought / tried TaxCut 2008 this year. But compared to TT, I found TaxCut to be cumbersome & inefficient to use - - and returned it for a refund.



5 out of 5 stars No Problem Here with Schedule D   January 3, 2009
JohnK
16 out of 22 found this review helpful

Where is this notion coming from that TurboTax 2008 Deluxe does not include Schedule D?

I have just started my return, but so far have had no trouble accessing Schedule D. All you get is a suggestion to upgrade to Premier for additional help with investments, but you can decline and proceed with Deluxe.

At the TurboTax website below, click the "Included Forms" link to verify that Schedule D is definitely there.

[...]

I have been a very satisfied user since 1994, so for now will continue to give the product five stars. Yes the retail price is steep this year, but considering the much lower Amazon price and the $10 future credit I can hardly complain.



5 out of 5 stars Voice in the Wilderness?   January 20, 2009
John B. White (Martin, GA United States)
14 out of 20 found this review helpful

I guess I am the lone ranger here, but I am glad Amazon "removed" reviews that complained about a fee that is no longer charged. I wish they would remove the same complaints here. I very much agree with those who complained about TT charging for additional copies of the return. Outrageous!!! But Turbo Tax has changed that policy and now allows additional copies at no charge. So now I don't want to read hundreds of reviews complaining about a situation that no longer exists. I am bored out of my mind skimming through complaints that are not pertinent. I want and need to know how the program handles taxes. A more valid complaint is the question about schedules C, D, and E. It's too bad that TT has apparently allowed context driven menus to create a confusing situation. That is their error. But thankfully some users have pointed out that the schedules are in fact included and have offered the info as to how to access them. Now that is helpful! But come on folks, please don't make me page through hundreds of complaints about a problem that no longer exists.


5 out of 5 stars Still Loyal - They upgraded me for free   January 24, 2009
Byran (So. Lake Tahoe, CA)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful

I started a chat session with TurboTax support to verify that schedule C and D were dropped from the Deluxe version. They confirmed it had been, but then offered me the Home and Business edition at no additional cost after I told them they had lost another loyal customer. I sure didn't want to change to another tax application after using TurboTax for years.
Intuit's customer service was great and the software is working as good as prior years. I have never been audited so I think TurboTax is one of the best tax software's out there. I hope they take heed of the customer feedback and put back schedule C and D next year.

Thanks to all the reviews who pointed out this years problems. I was very close to switching to Tax Act this year.

Edit:
Just found this on the Amazon forums. I don't know why the customer service rep told me something else?

-------- copied from forum ---------
Maynard... TurboTax Deluxe is fine for you. Contrary to what others are saying here and what our agent may have told you (I apologize if they got it wrong), Deluxe handles Schedule C and D transactions without any problem (and no change from last year). Given that you are a real estate agent, I suggest you go with TurboTax Deluxe.

Bob Meighan
VP, TurboTax
--- end of copy from forum post ----


Showing reviews 1-5 of 610
1 2 3 4 5 6 ...122Next »




CERTAIN CONTENT THAT APPEARS ON THIS SITE COMES FROM AMAZON SERVICES LLC. THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED ‘AS IS’ AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR REMOVAL AT ANY TIME.

Hot Tags
intuit  intuit turbo tax issues  tax software  taxes  turbotax  

cheap-tax-software.com logo | Home | Sitemap

Copyright 2009, Cheap-Tax-Software, All rights reserved.