Kikkoman said:Does anyone know if we can use the deluxe version for paying taxes on stocks / options (schedule D I think)? 'cos description for Premier says that is better suited for that.

I don't need a "walk-thru" kind of time consuming questionaire if that is what Premier adds to it. But I do need the ability to
(a) import from financial instituitions directly if possible
(b) if instituition does not allow it, upload a spreadsheet I maintain with the same info
(c) if not at least a simple spreadsheet like interface to enter 10s or 100s of transactions in one page.

Does Intuit have a website with details of the version including screenshots of these pages?

I've always used online version but last year, it took me forever to enter the transactions for options etc manually in the html interface. So planning to switch to the thick client version this year which should provide better UI features, I'd think.

There are products like TradeLog and Gainskeeper which prepare schedule D. I think Tradelog offers to export it in a format which Turbo Tax can import else you have to use paper file. These are little expensive but for 100s of Txns it may be worth.

Thanks for the Coupon.

Just came back from Staples. Here's what I got.

+39.99 - Tax Cut Premium Fed + State
+39.99 - MS Money Plus Deluxe
-30.00 - Coupon
+ 3.87 - Tax (CA)
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53.85 - Paid in Store
-40.00 - MS main in Rebate
-10.00 - Staples Easy Rebate
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3.85 Cost + Stamp for Mail-in MS rebate

I have been using TaxCut for last 5 years and didn't want to switch.

Coupons and drama aside, the value of TT is how well it works. I used it for the first time last year, and I thought it did a thorough job in helping me find all the right deductions for the best overall return. Compared to some of the freebie tax options, TT was much better in my opinion. If you have simple tax issues, other options may work fine. If you have any investments, a mortgage, education and business expenses, etc., TT is very good at asking you the right questions to make sure all your bases are covered. Now, there is no way I would pay $17 to e-file, however. Last year I actually used TT to create the content of my return and then reproduced it and filed through a free online service. I'll probably do similarly this year.

areicb said:Just got back and coupon was scanned and honored just fine,
How do you know it's fake?
All grand opening coupons, outside of their intended use at a grand openings store, are fake, or technically, fraudulently reproduced. They do not exist as printable coupon. A grand opening sale in a flier advertises the discount, and then the code is applied by the cashier at the register when a purchase is made. Some clever and crafty folks use a barcode generator when they learn what the code is, and create a legitimate looking coupon that will scan if attempted. But that is not Staplez' intent for these coupons.

Just got back from the store and was able to pick up TT Deluxe and Quicken Deluxe. Used $30 off $75 and was also able to use $15 off Quicken that was in the Costco coupon book. The $30 off went without a hitch but stumbled a bit with the $15 off Quicken coupon. He had to scan it under manufacturer's coupons to make it work, and it was actually already in the system so he didn't have to manually override or call a manager.

Bought:
TurboTax Deluxe - $39.99
Quicken Deluxe - $59.99
Sharpie Single - $1.99
Sharpie 3 pack - $3.99
Total - $105.96 (didn't include tax)

Coupons/Rebates:
$30 off $75 - $30
Costco $15 off - $15
Free 3pk Sharpie - $3.99
Rebate #1 - $30
Rebate #2 - $30
Total $108.99

I have a couple ink cartridges at home that would have made it better but forgot to bring them.

adextra01 said:

Did you forget the $15 off coupon from Costco booklet for Turbo Tax?

Great work nevertheless.

Dang it, was it in the big one they send out or something they pass out in the store? My mailed booklet had a few things cut out of it so maybe it was one of those.

Thanks OP and jimmywalt. Worked great!

Worked for me! Used it for TurboTax & MS Money. Now I feel better about not getting the earlier deal at OD.

Don't bother trying the $30 off coupon in the Bellevue store off Bel-Red road. They had copies of the coupon on each register with highlighted words: DO NOT ACCEPT THIS COUPON!

patelhk said:Thanks for the Coupon.

Just came back from Staples. Here's what I got.

+39.99 - Tax Cut Premium Fed + State
+39.99 - MS Money Plus Deluxe
-30.00 - Coupon
+ 3.87 - Tax (CA)
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53.85 - Paid in Store
-40.00 - MS main in Rebate
-10.00 - Staples Easy Rebate
----------------------------
3.85 Cost + Stamp for Mail-in MS rebate

I have been using TaxCut for last 5 years and didn't want to switch.

Where do I find the $10 Staples Easy Rebate? I'm assuming the Staples rebate center, but I didn't see it, only the $40MIR. Thanks

EDIT: Nevermind, I think I found it. It's a Staples gift check.