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Guides you through your federal return step-by-step.
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TurboTax Basic guides taxpayers step-by-step through their return. The software asks easy-to-understand questions in plain English, then instantly places the information onto Internal Revenue Service-approved forms. Updated with the latest tax laws, TurboTax double-checks for errors and flags potential audit risks. Finally, TurboTax helps taxpayers electronically file their tax return (or multiple returns) and provides confirmation from the IRS that their return has been received. /p table width="300" cellpadding="20" align="right" tr tdimg src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/software/detail-page/B001GL6QDM-1-th.jpg" border="0" psmallibAsks easy questions/bbrWe customize questions to your unique tax situation and put your answers on the right tax forms for you. Click to enlarge./i/small /td /tr tr tdimg src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/software/detail-page/B001GL6QDM-2-th.jpg" border="0" psmallibGuides you step by step/bbrWith tax answers on every screen, live answers online, easy import, and error checking, doing your taxes is easier than ever. Click to enlarge./i/small /td /tr tr tdimg src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/software/detail-page/B001GL6QDM-3.jpg" border="0" psmallibEfile for a fast refund/bbrEfile with direct deposit to get your refund in as few as 8 days. Federal efile included./i/b/small /td /tr /table h2Everything you need to easily do your tax return./h2 h3Does the Hard Work for You/h3 pbAsks Easy Questions, Tailored to You/bbr Guides you step by step through your tax return, then puts your answers on the right tax forms for you, including 1040EZ, 1040A, and 1040. Skips interview questions that don't apply to you, so you can finish your return faster. pbImproved--Automatically Fills in W-2 and 1099 Info/bbr 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. pbTransfers Last Year's Tax Info/bbr 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 HR Block's TaxCut. pbImports Your Financial Data/bbr 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. pbFiling Multiple Returns? It’s Easy with TurboTax/bpYou 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. pFederal 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.p *IRS typically estimates 8-15 days for efile with direct deposit. br h3Provides Help When You Need It/h3 pbLive Tax Answers/bbr 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. pbStraightforward Guidance Advice/bbr 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. pbNew--Life Events Expert/bbr Explains how changes in your life, such as purchasing a home, changing jobs or becoming a parent, will affect your taxes so you can prepare your return with confidence. pbNew--Guide Me/bbr Not sure how to answer a tax question? We'll guide you to the right answer, making your taxes even easier. pbFREE Technical Support/bbr Got a software question? No problem! Get answers from a TurboTax expert via e-mail, phone, or live chat. h3Spots Errors and Shows How to Fix Them/h3 pbChecks for Mistakes/bbr Double-checks your return for errors, so you can be confident your taxes are done right. pbGuaranteed Accurate Calculations/bbr 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. pbKeeps You Up-to-Date with the Latest Tax Forms/bbr 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. h3Get Your Refund Faster with Included Federal Efile/h3 pbImproved--Shows Your Tax Refund in Real Time/bbr Watch your refund add up as you complete your return. Our improved Dual Refund Monitor constantly displays and updates both your federal refund (or taxes due) as you complete your federal return. pbNew--Federal Efile Included/bbr 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. table width="275" cellpadding="20" align="left" style="border: 1px solid gray; background-color: #EEEEEE; font-size: .75em; margin: 20px;" tr td p align="center"bWhy TurboTax Basic is the easiest choice for you.../b pTurboTax Basic was designed to make doing your simple taxes easy, by guiding you step by step through your federal tax return. Choose TurboTax Basic if any of the following apply to you: ul liYou file a 1040EZ or other simple tax return liYou own your home but don't have a mortgage liYou rent your home /ul pIf you have a mortgage, childcare expenses, or made charitable donations, TurboTax Deluxe will help you maximize your deductions for the biggest tax refund. pIf 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. pIf 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 tax deductions. /td /tr /table h3Plus, includes these helpful features to make doing your taxes even easier:/h3 pbImproved--Search Topics or Forms/bbr Looking for a specific form? Just type in the name of the form and TurboTax will take you to it. pbCompares Sales Tax vs. State Income Tax Deduction Savings/bbr Shows you which tax deduction will get you the biggest savings: sales tax paid or state and local income tax paid. pbTakes the Confusion Out of Vehicle Registration Deductions/bbr Tells you if you can deduct vehicle registration costs and how to take the deduction. pbSummarizes Your Tax Situation/bbr Compares this year's return to last year's return and shows you how your numbers compare with the U.S. average, so you can rest assured your taxes are accurate. pbExplains AMT and How to Avoid It/bbr Gain a better understanding of the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) and how it affects your bottom line. Learn why you may be subject to AMT and how you can avoid it in the future. pbHelps with Education Credits and Deductions/bbr Tells you who qualifies for education credits, which expenses are deductible and how to save the most money. pbHandles Social Security and Other Types of Income/bbr Provides extra help for entering Social Security income, Disability income, Supplemental Security income, and dependent's Social Security income. pbSimplifies Estimated Tax Payments/bbr Explains how estimated taxes work and tells you if you need to make estimated quarterly payments. pbRisk Free/bbr Not sure Basic Edition will cover your unique situation? Start anytime and we will prompt you if another TurboTax program may be better for you. When you upgrade, the info you've already entered so far will transfer automatically. pbGuides You Step by Step Through Amending Returns, if You Need To/bbr TurboTax makes it easy to amend your return. Need more time? You can submit an application for a filing extension with just a few clicks. h3Compare TurboTax Software/h3 Choose the tax preparation solution that best suits your needs: pimg src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/software/detail-page/B001GLAVVU-1.jpg"