Review

After some bad experiences with Tax Cut business software (which is much cheaper than the Personal + Business combo you must buy if you opt for TurboTax), I have used Turbotax Business for 2003 and 2004. I could probably handle a 1041 tax return with paper and pen, but the corporate return would be beyond me. It’s either tax software or hire an accountant.

So I’m perfectly satisfied with the software. What I don’t like is Intuit. I ordered TurboTax Business from the company last fall, and for months received no confirmation of my order. Then, toward the end of December, I received TWO copies in the mail. I returned one copy unopened. Then I was double-billed. At my request, the credit card company reversed one of the charges.

Now, six months later, I find myself dunned by Intuit for the unpaid, unused, and returned software. The moral: never, never buy from this company direct. Go through a trusted third-party vendor like Amazon or BJ’s Wholesale Club.

Feature

• Software for corporation, partnership, and fiduciary income taxes
• Step-by-step guidance; easy-to-understand language; simplified navigation
• Prepare and print W-2 and 1099-MISC forms for employees and contractors
• Automatically import and easily edit QuickBooks data for 2003 or higher
• Comprehensive Business Tax Library; checks for accuracy

Overview

TURBOTAX BUSINESS V2004 WIN IN-BOX REBATE OFFER VALID FOR PURCHASES MADE ON OR BEFORE 4/15/05

Specifications

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This is an excellent collection of classic games for children. Some of them are around 10 years old, but all ported to run under Windows XP. Amazon’s product description is very vague in this case, so here are the titles for the individual games:

- Arthur’s Math Games
- Living Books: Stellaluna
- Zoombinis Logical Journey
- Kid Pix Studio Deluxe

The Zoombinis game is the best one of the bundle. It is relatively tough and requires some adult supervision for the first time around. But after that, a bright 5-year-old should have no problem replaying it on his/her own.

Arthur’s Math Game, on the other hand, did not run very well. The animation is jerky and pauses often (this is on a new 3GHz Pentium 4 machine). There is appearently a bug in voice reproduction that causes some phrases to be repeated twice.

Over all, this is still a very good package, because either one of Zoombini or Kid Pix is already worth the price of purchase.

Overview

Adventure Workshop 1st – 3rd Grade lets your children join their favorite characters for hours of exciting, educational game play. In this fun-filled, three-in-one learning software collection your children will build essential skills while having fun. Children learn best amid familiar scenes and settings, and that’s exactly what Adventure Workshop focuses on. It’s a brilliant addition to an educational software library.

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I like this game, even though I lost this first bizillion times

Overview

After a long day of work, everybody needs to relax–even monsters. Join the very big, very blue, purple-spotted Sulley, the number one Scarer at Monsters, Inc., for a wild game of bumper pool. Rack ‘em up!

Monsters, Inc. Wreck Room Arcade: Eight Ball Chaos takes you to the Wreck Room, the monsters’ after-work hangout, for a not-so-typical game of billiards. Join Top Scarer Sulley to play through multiple levels and layouts. Play with pool sticks and bumpers that react to gameplay!

Disney/Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. Wreck Room Arcade: Eight Ball Chaos is part of a trio of Monsters, Inc. Wreck Room Arcade games. Collect all three to unlock a secret fourth game, Monster Mania, free! Scare up as many screams as you can in Monster Mania, jumping through windows and doors to collect screams, all the while avoiding humans and the objects they’re throwing.

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OK, its an accordion file and they supply the labels. But for folks like me who keep all their receipts and other papers in one big messy bin, this accordion file is very useful. It helps you to get all the right papers sorted out, has neat little labels, and keep the papers together. You can pull just the papers you need out of that bin for tax time, and leave the rest in the bin for later.

And getting it for free, hey, I am not complaining!

Feature

Overview

Make tax time less taxing with the TurboTax Tax Organizer. No need to waste time searching for tax-related receipts and documents. The Tax Organizer is a convenient folder for storing everything in one place so you’re ready to get started when you sit down to prepare your taxes.

Tax Organizer contains compartments for storing receipts, a copy of your federal and state tax returns, and your TurboTax CD-ROM. It also includes more than 100 year-round tax tips, and provides a tax calendar of key dates to help you stay on top of tax preparation. Discover extra guidance on which tax-related receipts you need to keep, in addition to tips on substantiating your deductions.

Specifications

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This game entertains all of my kids from age 3 to 12. Also, like all Arthur stories, the kids learn a good moral lesson through playing the game.

Overview

Don’t miss the interactive Computer Adventure withArthur and friends!Product InformationOnce again Arthur D.W. and friends lead you on a hilarious adventure thatkids won’t want to miss.  An interactive adventure 5 learning activitiesadjustable difficulty levels hundreds of clickables and 13 surprises andpuzzles along with printable coloring pages.  A great program to help kidsdevelop critical reading math and logic skills while they play along withArthur.Arthur wants to play “Deep Dark Sea” on the computer every chancehe gets; when his mother leaves for work and asks him not to touch the computerthe temptation is too much.  Arthur and Buster play along enough to fightover the mouse and make the screen go blank!  Will Arthur be able to fixthe computer before his mom gets home?  Play and find out! This interactive story draws kids into Arthur’s endlessly entertainingworld. It seems Arthur’s hooked on “Deep Dark Sea” his favorite computergame. His mom tells him not to touch the computer while she’s out. Of coursethe temptation is just too much. Arthur and his friend Buster turn thecomputer on and dive into the game. They play just long enough to fightover the mouse and make the screen go blank!Product Features5 Learning Activities Adjustable Difficulty Levels 13 Surprises and Puzzles Hundreds of clickables Printable Coloring PagesIncludesReading – Treasure Hunt Get the treasure if you can read all the words Kids develop reading and logic skills in this fast-paced and exciting activity Play against a friend or the computer Match words with objectsMath – D.W.’s Store Shop for D.W.’s toys Cook up wacky recipes in D.W.’s cafe Children learn counting and math while they make purchased and work in the cafe Recipes get harder as kids progressAdventure – Deep Dark Sea Explore world geography and ocean life while searching for hidden treasure Side-scrolling arcade style ac

Specifications

Arthur’s Computer Adventure helps children (ages 3 to 7) to develop reading, math, vocabulary, and other important skills. Through following Arthur through his interactive world, get hooked on his favorite computer game. Arthur’s Computer Adventure lets you play to learn important facts and skills.

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1. Schedule K-1. Problem: I have a partnership K-1 which was liquidated on 12/31/2005, reported on 2005 tax return. Schedule K-1 was received at the end of 2006 for this property showing residual action of normal income and a distribution of 6 pertinent to the liquidated property sold in 2005. Turbotax is not clear about handling this type of activity when it is not termed as long term capital gain. The worksheet forms seem to be inadequate for this situation. When an override is done to place the on page 1 of the form 1040 electronic filing is not allowed. I sent an email to Turbotax and received an acknowledgment but no suggestions. I used an override and filed my return by mail. The reason I purchased Turbotax Premier TY2006 was because it was advertised as being able to handle Schedule K-1 information.
2. It seems that the explanation of the importance the worksheets and their relationship to the population of the various required forms should be emphasized prior to use of the software.

Otherwise, this is a very good and useful product. I will buy it again.

Feature

• Deduction Maximizer Center shows you how to qualify for over 350 deductions, from mortgage interest, to child-care expenses and more
• Accurately value items commonly donated to charity with ItsDeductible, so you don’t have to guess at donation values
• Cost Basis Expert helps you determine your basis for your investment trade
• Calculate the basis for each trade, including single and multiple purchase lots, first in first out (FIFO) reporting, average cost reporting and more
• Get extra help for accurate reporting of investment sales — summarize and categorize your stock, bond and mutual fund sales

Overview

Turbo Tax Premier 2006 takes you through tax time and helps you get the most out of your tax deductions. It’s your guide through mortgage interest, charitable contributions, education, medical expenses, and more. Find out how to qualify for deductions, looks for deduction opportunities, and tracks how much you’ve saved in deductions and credits. ItsDeductible helps you accurately value items donated to charity. Advanced tools like the Cost Basis Expert, Refinancing and Depreciation Experts show you how to get the maximum number of deductions from any rental property or investments you’ve owned. Get the money you deserve at tax time, with Turbo Tax Premier 2006. Includes State Edition. Handle capital gains and losses to make the most of your 401(k) plan and determine the original value of sold investments Prior Year Data Import transfers and edits information from last year’s TurboTax return, to save users time Refinancing Expert provides tips for refinancing a rental property, maximizing refinancing deductions, including points, appraisal fees, recording fees, loan costs and more Depreciation Expert guides you through calculating and reporting depreciation of your property and related assets Rental Deduction Interview tells you if travel, advertising, insurance, furnishings, repairs, depreciation, meals, etc. are deductible Summary pages at the end of each section make it easy to find and edit data already entered Quickly jump to sections of your return using a clickable tax topic list

Specifications

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I have been using Turbo Tax Premier for about 8-10 years. It is very user friendly. It walks you thru all the aspects of your tax return and includes plenty of help if you need it. It is great, especially for entering rental property data and royalty data. It reviews all your tax data for federal and/or state….you can EFile, etc. Basically, it’s a program that is very well thought out. Gotta luv it!

Feature

• TurboTax Premier guides you step-by-step through investments and rental property income
• Assists with stocks, bonds, mutual funds and employee stock plans
• Provides extra guidance for rental property income, expenses and refinancing
• Free Federal E-File—receive IRS confirmation and get your refund in as few as 8 days
• Plus, includes a download of one TurboTax State product–a .95 value

Overview

Guides you step-by-step through investments and rental property income.

Specifications

If you own stocks, bonds, mutual funds or rental properties, TurboTax Premier makes it easy to keep more money in your pocket.

Get Your Refund Fast: Efile Your 2009 Taxes with TurboTax Here’s how efile works: Start your return and efile with TurboTax today. The moment the IRS starts accepting returns, scheduled for January 15, 2010, TurboTax will submit your efiled return. The IRS will confirm receipt by e-mail within 48 hours.

Here’s how it works:

Asks easy questions
We customize questions to your unique situation, transfer your info from last year, and put it all on the right tax forms for you.

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

Efile for a fast refund
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Why TurboTax Premier is the easiest choice for you

TurboTax Premier was designed to help you make the most of your investments and rental property deductions, so you get the biggest tax refund possible.

Choose TurboTax Premier if any of the following apply to you:

• You sold stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or options for an employee stock plan
• You own rental property
• You are the beneficiary of an estate or trust (received a K-1 form)

If you are a sole proprietor, consultant, 1099 contractor, or single-owner LLC, choose TurboTax Home & Business. It has everything in Premier, PLUS expanded guidance to help you maximize home office, vehicle, and other business deductions.

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Helps You Get the Most from Your Investments

TurboTax customizes questions to your unique situation, transfer your info from last year, and put it all on the right tax forms for you. Click to enlarge.

TurboTax searches for more than 350 deductions to get you the biggest refund possible–guaranteed. Click to enlarge.

Exclusive–Imports Your Investment Info
Saves time by automatically importing your investment info directly from your financial institution.

Helps You Accurately Report Investment Sales
Walks you through reporting sales of stocks, bonds and mutual funds. Automatically calculates capital gains/losses and keeps track of those that carry over to future tax returns.

Determines Your Cost Basis
Finds your accurate purchase price for stock sales, in three easy steps.

Helps with Employee Stock Plans
Guides you through reporting sales and automatically determines your correct basis for selling shares purchased at different times or different prices.

401(k) Maximizer
Shows you how to increase your 401(k) contribution without decreasing your take-home pay.

Exclusive–Helps You Find Every Rental Deduction
Finds over 20 deductions for landlords, from travel to advertising to repairs to insurance.

Exclusive–Shows Your Best Rental Depreciation Method
Simplifies reporting rental property depreciation and shows which depreciation method will get you the biggest tax deduction.

Maximizes Refinancing Deductions
Guides you through deducting points, appraisal fees, recording costs, and more so you don’t miss a single chance to save.

Helps with New Rental Properties
Shows you step by step how to set up new rental properties.

Finds All Deductions and Credits You Deserve to Get Your Biggest Refund

Stimulus Ready
Updated with all of the latest tax laws to help you get all of the deductions and credits you deserve–including the new 2009 Stimulus Plan credits for homebuyers, new car purchases and more.

Maximizes Your Tax Deductions
Asks simple questions about your income, family situation and changes in your tax situation and credits. Then, based on your answers, searches for more than 350 deductions and credits 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.

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.

Includes Downloadable Audit Support Center Being contacted by the IRS can be confusing and stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. That’s why we’ve created the TurboTax Audit Support Center, included for FREE with all TurboTax products. Only about 1% of all personal tax returns were audited, so it is unlikely, but if you are contacted by the IRS, we’ll help you to: Find out why the IRS contacted you Determine what it means Prepare your next steps

With downloadable step-by-step guidance, including what different types of IRS letters may mean, you’ll know exactly where you stand and what to do next. Remember, TurboTax guarantees 100% accurate calculations. If you pay an IRS penalty or interest because of a TurboTax calculation error, we’ll pay you the penalty and interest.

Helps You Reduce Audit Risk

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.

Also Available: Audit Defense
Provides full-service representation by a trained tax professional. You will never have to meet with the IRS, unless you want to.3

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.

Improved 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.

New–Makes it Easy to Hold Your Place
Flag areas in your tax return so you can get back to them easily.

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.

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

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

New–Smart Check Scans for Mistakes
Smart Check 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

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

Federal Efile Included
Get your refund in as few as 8 days with efile and direct deposit. Free federal efile is 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.

TurboTax Premier Includes These Tax Forms

TurboTax takes the worry out of deciding which forms you need to file. Just answer simple questions and TurboTax fills out the right forms for you.

Most Commonly-Filed IRS Tax Forms and Schedules

Other Tax Forms and Schedules

Choose Security. Choose TurboTax.

TurboTax is dedicated to protecting your personal and financial information. From the most advanced technology to our dedicated Privacy Team, we have you covered.

In fact, TRUSTe, the leading Internet privacy seal-of-approval, named Intuit as one of three Most Trusted Companies for Privacy for 2007.

Our Site Is Tested Daily for Security
To support our commitment to protect your confidential data, the TurboTax Web site is tested and certified daily by the third-party McAfee HACKER SAFE Security Scan, an industry leader in Web site security.

Only You Can Access Your Return
TurboTax Online requires a unique log in. Once you create your username and password, your tax return is guarded. Rest assured that you have complete control over who sees your personal information.

TurboTax CDs and downloads store your information right on your computer. You can choose your own password to protect your personal information.

Your Information Travels Safely
Your TurboTax session is secure. TurboTax Online shields your personal information from prying eyes while you’re completing your return.

TurboTax uses the same encryption technology used by banks to efile your return. This means that your information is protected from any unauthorized access while it’s electronically sent to the IRS and state agencies.

Our Commitment to You
Armed with surveillance cameras and security alarms, the TurboTax Security Team physically protects our computers and your information–24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Our Privacy Team’s only job is to guard you and your information. If you feel the least bit uneasy, ask the Privacy Team about their commitment to your protection.

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Feature

• Tax preparation software guides you through your return step-by-step for a fast and accurate refund
• Maximizes your deductions by leading you through mortgage interest, charitable contributions, education, medical expenses, and more
• Shows you how to qualify for over 350 deductions; looks for deduction opportunities, shows you which deductions you’ve already taken, which you haven’t, and which you’re not yet eligible to take
• Includes ItsDeductible software to help you accurately value items donated to charity
• Life Events Planner guides you through common life events– like buying a new home or taking on new dependents– and shows how future life changes will affect next year’s taxes

Overview

TurboTax For Federal Returns Deluxe finds and maximizes your deductions. Guides you step-by-step through mortgage interest, charitable contributions, education, medical expenses, and more. Shows you how to qualify for deductions, looks for deduction opportunities, and tracks how much you’ve saved in deductions and credits.

Specifications

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So far, I’m pleased with the product. With some urging, the program will select the appropriate method to select specific forms required for my tax return.

Feature

• TurboTax Deluxe guarantees your biggest tax refund by finding and maximizing your deductions
• Uncovers over 350 deductions including mortgage interest, charitable contributions, and more
• Guides you through changes in your tax situation and lets you know how they will impact your taxes
• Audit Risk Meter helps you reduce your chance of an audit
• Free Federal E-File—receive IRS confirmation and get your refund in as few as 8 days

Overview

Find and maximize your deductions.

Specifications

If you own a home, made donations or have medical expenses, TurboTax Deluxe will easily get you every tax deduction you deserve.

Get Your Refund Fast: Efile Your 2009 Taxes with TurboTax Here’s how efile works: Start your return and efile with TurboTax today. The moment the IRS starts accepting returns, scheduled for January 15, 2010, TurboTax will submit your efiled return. The IRS will confirm receipt by e-mail within 48 hours.

Here’s how it works:

Asks easy questions
We customize questions to your unique situation, transfer your info from last year, and put it all on the right tax forms for you.

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

Efile for a fast refund
Efile with direct deposit to get your refund in as few as 8 days. Five federal efiles included.

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.

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Everything you need to do your taxes with ease.

Finds All Deductions and Credits You Deserve to Get Your Biggest Refund

Stimulus Ready
Updated with all of the latest tax laws to help you get all of the deductions and credits you deserve–including the new 2009 Stimulus Plan credits for homebuyers, new car purchases and more.

Maximizes Your Tax Deductions
Asks simple questions about your income, family situation and changes in your tax situation and credits. Then, based on your answers, searches for more than 350 deductions and credits 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.

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.

Includes Downloadable Audit Support Center Being contacted by the IRS can be confusing and stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. That’s why we’ve created the TurboTax Audit Support Center, included for FREE with all TurboTax products. Only about 1% of all personal tax returns were audited, so it is unlikely, but if you are contacted by the IRS, we’ll help you to: Find out why the IRS contacted you Determine what it means Prepare your next steps

With downloadable step-by-step guidance, including what different types of IRS letters may mean, you’ll know exactly where you stand and what to do next. Remember, TurboTax guarantees 100% accurate calculations. If you pay an IRS penalty or interest because of a TurboTax calculation error, we’ll pay you the penalty and interest.

Helps You Reduce Audit Risk

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.

Also Available: Audit Defense
Provides full-service representation by a trained tax professional. You will never have to meet with the IRS, unless you want to.

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.

Improved 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.

New Makes it Easy to Hold Your Place
Flag areas in your tax return so you can get back to them easily.

TurboTax customizes questions to your unique situation, transfer your info from last year, and put it all on the right tax forms for you. Click to enlarge.

TurboTax searches for more than 350 deductions to get you the biggest refund possible–guaranteed. Click to enlarge.

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.

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

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

New Smart Check Scans for Mistakes
Smart Check 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 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 tax forms. No more disruptions while you work on your return.

Get Your Refund Faster with Included Federal Efile

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

Federal Efile Included
Get your refund in as few as 8 days with efile and direct deposit. Free federal efile is 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.

TurboTax Deluxe Includes These Tax Forms

TurboTax takes the worry out of deciding which forms you need to file. Just answer simple questions and TurboTax fills out the right forms for you.

Most Commonly-Filed IRS Tax Forms and Schedules

Other Tax Forms and Schedules

Choose Security. Choose TurboTax.

TurboTax is dedicated to protecting your personal and financial information. From the most advanced technology to our dedicated Privacy Team, we have you covered.

In fact, TRUSTe, the leading Internet privacy seal-of-approval, named Intuit as one of three Most Trusted Companies for Privacy for 2007.

Our Site Is Tested Daily for Security
To support our commitment to protect your confidential data, the TurboTax Web site is tested and certified daily by the third-party McAfee HACKER SAFE Security Scan, an industry leader in Web site security.

Only You Can Access Your Return
TurboTax Online requires a unique log in. Once you create your username and password, your tax return is guarded. Rest assured that you have complete control over who sees your personal information.

TurboTax CDs and downloads store your information right on your computer. You can choose your own password to protect your personal information.

Your Information Travels Safely
Your TurboTax session is secure. TurboTax Online shields your personal information from prying eyes while you’re completing your return.

TurboTax uses the same encryption technology used by banks to efile your return. This means that your information is protected from any unauthorized access while it’s electronically sent to the IRS agencies.

Our Commitment to You
Armed with surveillance cameras and security alarms, the TurboTax Security Team physically protects our computers and your information–24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Our Privacy Team’s only job is to guard you and your information. If you feel the least bit uneasy, ask the Privacy Team about their commitment to your protection.

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Feature

• Tax software guides users through IRS returns
• Interview-based wizard system
• Up-to-date with latest federal tax law
• Checks math and audit flags
• Includes investment, retirement and deduction advice

Overview

MODEL- ITICD41362WI VENDOR- INTUIT, INC. FEATURES- TurboTax Premier for Tax Year 2003- for Windows TurboTax Premier makes taxes easy with extra tax-slashing tools and money-saving features. TurboTax Premier includes all the features of TurboTax Deluxe, PLUS expanded assistance with regard to investments, retirement planning and rental income. FREE Electronic Filing – FREE electronic filing after mail-in rebate is included with TurboTax Premier. E-filing is the easiest way to file your return, the fastest way to get any refund you may be due and the only way to get an IRS receipt confirming your return has been officially filed. One 1040 e-filing is yours FREE after rebate – a .95 value! For Retirement Planning… NEW! IRA Tax Savings Calculator – Helps you take advantage of tax savings this year based on your own personalized tax data. 401(k) Maximizer – Reveals ways to increase your 401(k) contribution without decreasing your take-home pay. Retirement Savings Forecaster – Shows whether your current and projected savings will let you retire at your desired retirement age and income level. Retirement Age Planner – Provides “what-if” comparisons to show you the difference in Social Security benefits between retiring at age 62 or 65. NEW! Retirement Basis Expert – Get expert assistance with determining the correct basis for your IRAs to help minimize potential taxes on IRA withdrawals. IRA Contribution Forecaster – Shows how your money can grow with a traditional IRA or Roth IRA,

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