Given all the recent tax software deals starting to crop up now, I thought it would be helpful to consolidate them in one place (people can just subscribe to this thread for updates). Mods, please feel free to sticky this until 15 April (or whenever the deals dry up).
Please update the Quick Summary with any new tax software deals and remove the expired ones.
One month to go. I missed out on the Staples At Home/TaxAct/Quicken deal because my local Staples did not have TaxAct in stock. Now time is running... (more)
atp2000 (Mar. 15, 2012 @ 8:56a)
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H&R Block Federal Deluxe + State currently $19 at Amazon.com. Cheapest I've seen it in a while!
Here is another alternative: www.onepricetaxes.com. You get fed and state for $14.95.
Heads Up! ... There's a coupon to save $10 instantly for H&R Block At Home products (excludes Basic & Basic + State) in Sunday, 1/29, paper (YMMV). Coupon is valid 1/29/12 thru 2/11/12.
Active Deals as of February 3rd 2012:
H&R Block At Home Deluxe Federal + State Office Depot = $19.99 after Mail-in-Rebate for $15 Office Depot GC (active Jan 22 most B&Ms. Check in-store ad) Target = $11.88 after PM, MIR, and $10 Target gift card Best Buy = $34.99 - $15 Best Buy gift card - $10 MIR = $10 Buy.com = 24.99 + Free Shipping No Rebates
TaxAct Online Deluxe TaxAct.com = Federal Return $9.95 and State fee is $8.00. Additional State Returns are $14.95. Final Version of TaxAct Online 2011 will be released around January 6, 2012.
TaxAct Online Ultimate Bundle Ultimate Bundle (Federal, State, and E-File) for Both for New and Returning Users = $11.90
TaxAct Premier Staples = $5 (5 free federal and 1 free state filing)
SimMike said: I like https://www.taxact.com agree, TaxAct usually cheaper (for fed and state) and just as good. I locked in at $13.95 with free phone support a while back
TaxAct 2011 Free Federal Edition completes your tax return the fast and easy way. TaxAct includes over 120 forms, schedules and worksheets, plus the interview steps you through completing your return, or you can enter directly onto the tax forms. TaxAct calculates your return for you, then reviews your return and alerts you of possible errors. Prepare, print, and e-file your return for free.
Whatever happened to all the FAR deals? They finally figure out there was no benefit to them by offering?
oradbatic
Member
posted: Jan. 2, 2012 @ 11:32a
Hi! Did anybody find any significant differences between Turbo Tax & TaxAct ,both used online, besides the price. Can you access previous years returns in TaxAct? TIA
SimMike
Senior Member - 2K
posted: Jan. 2, 2012 @ 11:35a
oradbatic said: Hi! Did anybody find any significant differences between Turbo Tax & TaxAct ,both used online, besides the price. Can you access previous years returns in TaxAct? TIA You have to pay for the deluxe version to import the previous year data. Still for me an outstanding deal.No rebate to worry about and free e-filing.
mikejensen
Silly Member
posted: Jan. 2, 2012 @ 11:45a
Your TaxAct Fees: For TaxAct Online Deluxe, your Federal Return fee is $9.95 and State (CA) Return fee is $8.00. Additional State Returns are $14.95. The Final Version of TaxAct Online 2011 will be released around January 6, 2012. You will be able to e-file your return and check your e-file status at that time.
DAVIDGR
Happy Member
posted: Jan. 2, 2012 @ 11:47a
Hotdealsclub.com posted what appears to be a legitimate offer of Free TurboTax for Mac all versions - Basic, Deluxe, Premier and Home & Business. Not clear how long this is in effect. Link
twinclouds
Member
posted: Jan. 2, 2012 @ 12:13p
I have been using H&R Block tax software in the past a few years. I also used Turbo Tax as double check. (BTW, if you have a state farm on line account, you can use TurboTax for free and pay for filing.) I found TurboTax has better on-line data input ability than H&R. How is TaxAct in this regard?
rajaram
Senior Member
posted: Jan. 2, 2012 @ 12:18p
Office Depot is offering about $1300 worth free software after rebates with any tax software purchase.
kanderna said: Whatever happened to all the FAR deals? They finally figure out there was no benefit to them by offering?
DAVIDGR said: Hotdealsclub.com posted what appears to be a legitimate offer of Free TurboTax for Mac all versions - Basic, Deluxe, Premier and Home & Business. Not clear how long this is in effect. Link
That deal has been discussed on FW and is linked in the Quick Summary.
Thanks for posting--this is a good price. A few years ago I purchased this from eBay for $49.95. The same guy/company sells it to me for the same price every year if I'm willing to use google checkout. he mails the official cd to my house.
panpa
Geeky member
posted: Jan. 2, 2012 @ 1:27p
nice summary. thanks op
cyberpitstop
Senior Member - 3K
posted: Jan. 2, 2012 @ 1:31p
Just remember if your income low enough 'CHECK YOU MAY BE SURPRISED" You can find many FREE options plus many states now offer online free option with state filing http://www.irs.gov/efile/
cyfan
Senior Member - 2K
posted: Jan. 2, 2012 @ 2:10p
I stay away from TurboTax because of a major error that almost cost me $4K in taxes one year. It even had a math error subtracting two numbers in a different spot. In short, you still need to look over your return for issues.
horizon6
Senior Member - 2K
posted: Jan. 2, 2012 @ 2:23p
Presumably the cited Costco prices for versions of TurboTax are Jan. 5-29 $10 off "coupon" period.
cyfan said: I stay away from TurboTax because of a major error that almost cost me $4K in taxes one year. It even had a math error subtracting two numbers in a different spot. In short, you still need to look over your return for issues.
I look over my returns for issues with any software. I've had H&R Block At Home make errors too.
BPH789
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Jan. 2, 2012 @ 3:14p
HK2000 said: What happen to TaxCut (H&R Block)? only target selling those this year?
I received unexpected FREE offer by mail from TaxCut last week. Received a CD ROM for Home Deluxe Federal and State plus 5 electronic filings. They noticed I didn't use them last year and want me back as a customer or something.
Anyone else received this free offer from H&R Block?
BPH789
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Jan. 2, 2012 @ 3:16p
cyfan said: I stay away from TurboTax because of a major error that almost cost me $4K in taxes one year. It even had a math error subtracting two numbers in a different spot. In short, you still need to look over your return for issues.
Same here for not paying AMT few years ago... Their guarantee about paying for their error is complete utter BS as I contacted them about this math error and they gave me song and dance about what their "warranty" excludes.
cyfan said: I stay away from TurboTax because of a major error that almost cost me $4K in taxes one year. It even had a math error subtracting two numbers in a different spot. In short, you still need to look over your return for issues. They have guarantees about that stuff. Also did you update your software before filing. They alwalys seem to have updates when i get any of the boxed type software for taxes.
snake253
Tired Member
posted: Jan. 2, 2012 @ 3:46p
For people with Vanguard Flagship Services or Asset Management Services you can get Turbo Tax Deluxe for free. Unfortunely, Turbo Tax Deluxe does not include calculations for investiment income. You need to upgrade to Premier for $9.95. I am not sure how many people would have a Vanguard account without needing to calculate investiment tax.
mikeres
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Jan. 2, 2012 @ 4:05p
xit said: Thanks for posting--this is a good price. A few years ago I purchased this from eBay for $49.95. The same guy/company sells it to me for the same price every year if I'm willing to use google checkout. he mails the official cd to my house.The price seems right, but I've always been hesitant to buy software off of eBay. I'm always worried it might not be legit.
You say you received the official CD. Was the CD you got an original from Intuit or was it a copy?
snake253 said: Unfortunely, Turbo Tax Deluxe does not include calculations for investiment income.
Yes, it does.
munkyxtc
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Jan. 2, 2012 @ 4:35p
horizon6 said: Presumably the cited Costco priced for versions of TurboTax are Jan. 5-29 $10 off "coupon" period.
TurboTax no state is currently priced $39.99 at Costco so I'd assume you are correct.
pagal
Shopaholic Member
posted: Jan. 2, 2012 @ 5:08p
Hot.. Hot. Hot...
OP, please change Target HRBlock At Home Deluxe Fed+State to $24 [$39 - $5 (store coupon) - $10 coupon printed from web site]. Have it here right next to me.
OK, update, this may be a YMMV thing.
Maisma
Member
posted: Jan. 2, 2012 @ 5:43p
pagal said: Hot.. Hot. Hot...
OP, please change Target HRBlock At Home Deluxe Fed+State to $24 [$39 - $5 (store coupon) - $10 coupon printed from web site]. Have it here right next to me.
I just purchased it myself, it seemed that it was $44.99 - $5 = 39.99 in store, -$10 coupon = $29 after coupon. At least, that's what my receipt says. I think OP is correct.
fatwhitton
Loyal Member
posted: Jan. 2, 2012 @ 5:57p
If you invest with Vanguard, you can get discounts on TurboTax online or download. Depending on the amount invested, you could pay as little as 9.95 for TurboTax Premier download with state.
Nube02
Senior Member
posted: Jan. 2, 2012 @ 6:00p
BPH789 said: HK2000 said: What happen to TaxCut (H&R Block)? only target selling those this year?
I received unexpected FREE offer by mail from TaxCut last week. Received a CD ROM for Home Deluxe Federal and State plus 5 electronic filings. They noticed I didn't use them last year and want me back as a customer or something.
Anyone else received this free offer from H&R Block?
Thanks BPH789, I received this and had just thrown it away without reading it. Doing some New Years cleaning, luckly it was still at the top of the trash!! Been doing TaxAct for the last couple of years but may have to go for the free H&R Block this year.
lkdeals
Member
posted: Jan. 2, 2012 @ 6:02p
TaxCut deluxe + state + 5 efile = $19 per the below link $19taxcut
kal82
New Member
posted: Jan. 2, 2012 @ 7:08p
I switched to Tax Slayer from TurboTax last year cause there only $15 with state and they remember your info from last year. It's a little differant than TurboTax, but saves me money. If your active duty military they are free for Fed and State.
phoneman63
Dismembered Member
posted: Jan. 2, 2012 @ 7:49p
pagal said: Hot.. Hot. Hot...
OP, please change Target HRBlock At Home Deluxe Fed+State to $24 [$39 - $5 (store coupon) - $10 coupon printed from web site]. Have it here right next to me.
OK, update, this may be a YMMV thing.
I don't know about the $5 (store coupon), but there is a $10 MIR and a 5% discount with your Target Red card.
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