I doubt if I will find a deal like the one I got last year. H&R Block At-Home Deluxe 2010 (Digital Download) $0.01
zklopman
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Jan. 4, 2012 @ 1:34p
johnnybs said: kapper said: Meats said: This is from Vanguard, if someone wants to add to the list:
Still $20 to e-file state taxes
I am surprised no one has used this Free one good for federal AND state
"To file your federal and state taxes for free with MyFreeTaxes, you'll need:
Earned income of less than $57,000 in 2011 A valid email address A valid Social Security Number (or ITIN - Individual Taxpayer Identification Number)"
Most people have more than $57,000 of earned income...
According to Wikipedia, the median household income in the US in 2009 was just under $50,000. According to US census, in 2009 it was $50221. Therefore, (unfortunately) most people do qualify for free filing.
EDIT: added US census data from 2009.
billrubin
OH NOOOOOOOOOOO!!
posted: Jan. 4, 2012 @ 4:13p
I discovered last year when efiling that TurboTax does not charge for efiling New York returns "Efile fees do not apply to New York state returns." Is this true with other companies as well? Is it some sort of state law? I was wondering why it was not asking for my credit card number when doing the efile!
Details are in the fine print on the bottom of this page.
brahmachari99
Senior Member
posted: Jan. 4, 2012 @ 4:18p
Is no-one else bummed about the $20 State efiling fee? How does efiling cost them any money, especially when you've already paid them for the software itself. States and IRS accepts efiling for free (because it saves them the hassle of manually processing paper returns), so why do these tax software companies charge for efile?
NoMoneyInMyWallet
Tired Member
posted: Jan. 4, 2012 @ 5:17p
brahmachari99 said: ... so why do these tax software companies charge for efile?Because they can. And some people are willing to pay.
You have at least 3 choices: 1. Pay to e-file (cost = ~$20). 2. Print and mail (cost = printer ink, paper, and postage). 3. E-file for free on your state's website, if offered (cost = time to re-input figures).
MrLincoln
Senior Member
posted: Jan. 4, 2012 @ 5:42p
Aldric42 said: Do a search on Bankofamerica.com for TurboTax and you can get the online versions for 33% off (the deluxe ends up being $19 that way...)
Here's today's price breakdown for TurboTax (Federal, efile included, state extra)via the B of A website clickthrough:
Deluxe $19.45 Premier $32.45 Home & Business $48.70 Business $97.46
Note: These are available to anyone.
melachri
Senior Member
posted: Jan. 4, 2012 @ 6:05p
BPH789 said: 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? Last year I received one of those, and used it for 3 or 4 returns. So I don't expect to get another one this year.
I was surprised to receive today (via snail mail) the same deal from TurboTax--TT Basic including five federal e-files! Yes, this is the full version (of Basic), not a "try it and pay for it if you use it." I'm sure they'll encourage me to upgrade (at a cost) to the higher-level products, and want to sell me the state version too. But PA state taxes are so easy that I usually file via telephone, so it's not worth any kind of software.
So it looks like another free year of tax software for me.
kanderna
Broke Member
posted: Jan. 4, 2012 @ 6:41p
MrLincoln said: Aldric42 said: Do a search on Bankofamerica.com for TurboTax and you can get the online versions for 33% off (the deluxe ends up being $19 that way...)
Here's today's price breakdown for TurboTax (Federal, efile included, state extra)via the B of A website clickthrough:
Deluxe $19.45 Premier $32.45 Home & Business $48.70 Business $97.46
Note: These are available to anyone.
Does State qualify for 33%? It seems like when I looked, I could get Deluxe for 33% off, but not State.
SimMike
Senior Member - 2K
posted: Jan. 4, 2012 @ 6:48p
NoMoneyInMyWallet said: brahmachari99 said: ... so why do these tax software companies charge for efile?Because they can. And some people are willing to pay.
You have at least 3 choices: 1. Pay to e-file (cost = ~$20). 2. Print and mail (cost = printer ink, paper, and postage). 3. E-file for free on your state's website, if offered (cost = time to re-input figures). I've never paid to e-file with TaxAct. I don't have state income tax in WA state, but I don't pay for federal e-file with TaxAct. I use the deluxe version because I like importing my previous years data. This year I ordered a few months ago and got it for $9.95.
KP4SYS
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Jan. 4, 2012 @ 7:26p
MrLincoln said: Aldric42 said: Do a search on Bankofamerica.com for TurboTax and you can get the online versions for 33% off (the deluxe ends up being $19 that way...)
Here's today's price breakdown for TurboTax (Federal, efile included, state extra)via the B of A website clickthrough:
Deluxe $19.45 Premier $32.45 Home & Business $48.70 Business $97.46
Note: These are available to anyone.Save 35% on TurboTaxOnline only Federal products. Discounts may vary for TurboTaxDownloads.
Deluxe Online $19.45 Federal; Download $44.96 Federal & State
Premier $32.45 Federal; Download $67.46 Federal & State
Home & Business $48.70 Federal; Download $74.96 Federal & State
Cost of TurboTaxDownload includes tax preparation and printing of unlimited federal tax returns and free federal efile of up to 5 federal tax returns. Additional fees apply for efiling state returns ($19.95). E-file fees do not apply to New York state returns.Business $97.46 Federal; Download $74.96 Federal & State
netwallet
New Member
posted: Jan. 4, 2012 @ 8:54p
$10 MIR can be used at Office Depot as well. $39.99-$15(OD GC)-$10(H&R Block MIR)=$14.99 (Federal+State)
rj123456
Member
posted: Jan. 4, 2012 @ 9:29p
I have been using TurboTax forever but each year it seems to get dumber (I think they want to push the higher priced versions), and the import from Quicken becomes worse.
Any idea if TaxAct / TaxCut / H&R allow imports from Quicken?
zklopman said: johnnybs said: kapper said: Meats said: This is from Vanguard, if someone wants to add to the list:
Still $20 to e-file state taxes
I am surprised no one has used this Free one good for federal AND state
"To file your federal and state taxes for free with MyFreeTaxes, you'll need:
Earned income of less than $57,000 in 2011 A valid email address A valid Social Security Number (or ITIN - Individual Taxpayer Identification Number)"
Most people have more than $57,000 of earned income...
According to Wikipedia, the median household income in the US in 2009 was just under $50,000. According to US census, in 2009 it was $50221. Therefore, (unfortunately) most people do qualify for free filing.
However, I would think most FW users (as in those who would view this thread and benefit from this tax filing option) would have household incomes exceeding $57,000...
Thos19
Addicted Member
posted: Jan. 5, 2012 @ 9:12a
netwallet said: $10 MIR can be used at Office Depot as well. $39.99-$15(OD GC)-$10(H&R Block MIR)=$14.99 (Federal+State)
Can you provide a link or the $15 off? I only see a $5off sale price...
Thos.
NoMoneyInMyWallet
Tired Member
posted: Jan. 5, 2012 @ 10:01a
Thos19 said: netwallet said: $10 MIR can be used at Office Depot as well. $39.99-$15(OD GC)-$10(H&R Block MIR)=$14.99 (Federal+State)Can you provide a link or the $15 off? I only see a $5off sale price...$15 OD GC offer
Note that the $15 GC and $10 MIR offers are not combinable ... both require original UPC.
rj123456 said: I have been using TurboTax forever but each year it seems to get dumber (I think they want to push the higher priced versions), and the import from Quicken becomes worse.
Any idea if TaxAct / TaxCut / H&R allow imports from Quicken?
This applies to the Basic, Deluxe and Premium versions.
pauljason
Member
posted: Jan. 5, 2012 @ 11:43a
This is really helpful- ty!
mlandau1
Member
posted: Jan. 5, 2012 @ 12:41p
"For FY 2011, the estimated median family income was $64,200"
The maximum is for earned income which is one component (usually the major component) of family income. Earned income is basically the amount you see on your W-2 form.
This site offer Downloadable TT softwares at Very Low prices. Q: can this be ligit? given that TT was given away to MAC-OS for free??
masteraleph
Member
posted: Jan. 5, 2012 @ 1:41p
billrubin said: I discovered last year when efiling that TurboTax does not charge for efiling New York returns "Efile fees do not apply to New York state returns." Is this true with other companies as well? Is it some sort of state law? I was wondering why it was not asking for my credit card number when doing the efile!
Details are in the fine print on the bottom of this page.
Yep, it's state law. Starting this year, NY banned paid preparers from charging an additional fee to e-file. TurboTax counts as a paid preparer, so no efiling fee for NY state returns.
YankeeRedneck
Senior Member - 2K
posted: Jan. 5, 2012 @ 2:51p
Just got a free copy (usps) for HR Tax at Home with free filing.
billrubin
OH NOOOOOOOOOOO!!
posted: Jan. 5, 2012 @ 3:26p
masteraleph said: billrubin said: I discovered last year when efiling that TurboTax does not charge for efiling New York returns "Efile fees do not apply to New York state returns." Is this true with other companies as well? Is it some sort of state law? I was wondering why it was not asking for my credit card number when doing the efile!
Details are in the fine print on the bottom of this page. Yep, it's state law. Starting this year, NY banned paid preparers from charging an additional fee to e-file. TurboTax counts as a paid preparer, so no efiling fee for NY state returns. Finally a NYS law that is useful (as opposed to stupid ones like the one not allowing drug stores to give gift cards or other promotions for filling prescriptions).
MrLincoln said: Aldric42 said: Do a search on Bankofamerica.com for TurboTax and you can get the online versions for 33% off (the deluxe ends up being $19 that way...)
Here's today's price breakdown for TurboTax (Federal, efile included, state extra)via the B of A website clickthrough:
Deluxe $19.45 Premier $32.45 Home & Business $48.70 Business $97.46
Note: These are available to anyone.
Same for click-through from Fidelity (25% off): Link
It's an additional $27.70 for each state. E-file included, which might make these options worth your while. Personally, I'll print at work and pay for a stamp.
ronbo1313
New Member
posted: Jan. 6, 2012 @ 1:36p
Last Feb 26,2011 got a H&R Block 2010 Deluxe-Fed+State+e-file both for 5 individual uses for $10.00 on a HotDealAlerts. Hope I get the same this year and will post on this forum if I do.
assimskys
New Member
posted: Jan. 6, 2012 @ 3:57p
Hi all,
Last year my Dad got a ltr from IRS telling him that they made an error on entering his "EFiled" Federal return and they owed him $250!! He got a check from them 2 weeks later, with no explaination as to what the error was!
2 weeks later he got another letter saying that they made an "error" on his tax return and he now OWED them $250.00!
He called and was told that when the person was typing in his tax return into the system (WHAT -- it was EFiled & they TYPED it in anyway??), they made a mistake in typing! Yes that is correct, that was what he was told!!
So do you really have your return go into the IRS electronically and then retyped manually?? Who the H--l knows at this point!!
Anyway, It is a mandate of the IRS that they only allow 5 Federal return to be Efiled, but does that mean per computer or what?? Does anyone know THAT answer??
dynoharrisondo
New Member
posted: Jan. 6, 2012 @ 4:27p
Costco price 39.79 TurboTax Deluxe Federal + Efile + State 2011
I was still able to get the TaxAct for $11.90 this afternoon.(Even the landing page said $17.xx)
After I sign up, TaxAct send me an email contains the following.
"For TaxAct Online Ultimate Bundle, your fee is: $11.90 and includes your Federal and State return."
Propro
Member
posted: Jan. 6, 2012 @ 6:42p
H&R Block At Home Deluxe 2011 for Windows (Download) dropped to $16.99 at Amazon. Great deal if you don't need this software to file your state return and don't care if you have a disc or not. NJ has it's own website for free state filing and it's easy enough to punch in my info there.
On the Amazon product page, the chart for the Deluxe version states: "1 state program download included". Is that correct? Then why even have a "federal + state" version?
netmaster911
Broke Member
posted: Jan. 6, 2012 @ 7:26p
Propro said: H&R Block At Home Deluxe 2011 for Windows (Download) dropped to $16.99 at Amazon. Great deal if you don't need this software to file your state return and don't care if you have a disc or not. NJ has it's own website for free state filing and it's easy enough to punch in my info there.
Good price! Can someone confirm rather this version comes with State or not?? On the product comparison page, it said it comes with State??
Thanks,
jubace
Member
posted: Jan. 6, 2012 @ 8:02p
netmaster911 said: Propro said: H&R Block At Home Deluxe 2011 for Windows (Download) dropped to $16.99 at Amazon. Great deal if you don't need this software to file your state return and don't care if you have a disc or not. NJ has it's own website for free state filing and it's easy enough to punch in my info there.
Good price! Can someone confirm rather this version comes with State or not?? On the product comparison page, it said it comes with State??
Thanks,
Federal only. It would say Federal & State on the box if it included both.
george2001
Overlooked.
posted: Jan. 6, 2012 @ 8:04p
netmaster911 said: Propro said: H&R Block At Home Deluxe 2011 for Windows (Download) dropped to $16.99 at Amazon. Great deal if you don't need this software to file your state return and don't care if you have a disc or not. NJ has it's own website for free state filing and it's easy enough to punch in my info there.
george2001 said: netmaster911 said: Propro said: H&R Block At Home Deluxe 2011 for Windows (Download) dropped to $16.99 at Amazon. Great deal if you don't need this software to file your state return and don't care if you have a disc or not. NJ has it's own website for free state filing and it's easy enough to punch in my info there.
Good price! Can someone confirm rather this version comes with State or not?? On the product comparison page, it said it comes with State??
Thanks,
This version does NOT come with the state software. Deluxe + state is $36 on Amazon.COM
Amazon currently has their "Gold Box Deal of the Day" for the software linked above. H&R Block at Home Deluxe 2011 +State is now $19.99. Go here after you've signed onto your Amazon account: GOLD BOX LINK
SanjayBU
Member
posted: Jan. 7, 2012 @ 4:26a
j3didude said: Amazon currently has their "Gold Box Deal of the Day" for the software linked above. H&R Block at Home Deluxe 2011 +State is now $19.99. Go here after you've signed onto your Amazon account: GOLD BOX LINK
Thanks! Picked up H&R Federal and State for 19.99! Great deal!
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