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ASIN

B005TK648S

Release date

November 25, 2011

Customer Reviews

4.3 287 ratings

4.3 out of 5 stars

Product Dimensions

5.4 x 0.7 x 7.5 inches; 3.68 ounces

Type of item

CD-ROM

Item model number

417417

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

No

Item Weight

3.68 ounces

Manufacturer

Intuit, Inc.

Date First Available

October 28, 2011

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Product Description

Everything you need to do your taxes with ease.

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

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.

Feel Confident Your Taxes
Are Done Right

Now Free! Only TurboTax software offers one-on-one expert tax advice free for everyone, live by phone and chat.
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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.

Helps You Reduce Audit Risk

Tracks Your Audit Risk

Audit Risk Meter^TM 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.

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.

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.

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.

*New* Imports a PDF of Last Year's Tax Return

Easily imports prior year tax data/documents from TurboTax, other tax software brands⁴ and tax stores.⁵

Imports Your Financial Data

Imports information from your financial software (including Quicken®, QuickBooks® 2007 and higher⁴, and Microsoft® Money) so you can skip the cut and paste this year.

Makes it Easy to Hold Your Place

Flag areas in your tax return so you can get back to them easily.

TurboTax guides you through your taxes like a GPS,
with extra help for first time users.

Provides Help and Advice When You Need It

Live Tax Answers

Now Available! Get FREE one-on-one expert tax advice, live by phone or chat. 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 phone or live chat.

Start your return and efile with Turbotax today.
Intuit will submit your return when the IRS starts
accepting them on January 14, 2012. The IRS
will email you a confirmation within 48 hours.

Spots Errors and Shows How to Fix Them

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.

New Options to Get Your Refund Fast

Direct deposit your tax refund on a TurboTax Refund Card, a reloadable Visa prepaid card that can be used everywhere Visa debit is accepted. Or put your refund on a prepaid card you already have.

Special guidance for first-time users

TurboTax works like a GPS, walking you step by step through your taxes, with guidance designed especially for people who are new to tax software. We ask you questions in plain English and put your answers on the right tax forms. Then, just e-file or print your tax return. It’s that simple.

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All the help you need

Answers to your questions are just a click away in the TurboTax Help Center:

Online chat
Get real-time help from a TurboTax expert via online chat. (available 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Pacific)
Ask the community
Get your tax questions answered by our Live Community of tax experts and TurboTax customers like yourself.
FAQs and answers
Browse or search our award-winning support website.
Talk to a person
Free product support from our Customer Care representatives is just a phone call away (Basic and above). Additionally, with our Ask a Tax Expert feature, you can get personalized, one-on-one tax help by phone (fees apply).

Help Me Choose the Right TurboTax

Why Make the Switch?

TurboTax is easy and it could save you money.

Leading
Tax Store TurboTax Asks you questions and fills in the right tax forms

Gets you every deduction and credit you deserve

Tips and advice tailored to your unique tax situation

Support in case of an audit (fees may apply)

Handles tax impact of changes in your life

Years of expertise to help answer your questions

Up-to-date with all the latest tax laws

Federal efile included at no extra charge

Prepare and file your taxes anytime, 24/7

Do your taxes yourself, without leaving home

Save on average $100 or more over
the leading tax store by choosing TurboTax.⁶

1. Cost 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). State e-file is an additional fee. E-file fees do not apply to New York state returns. All prices are subject to change without notice. 2. TurboTax CD and Download users must have Internet access to interact with the Live Community. 3. Service provided by TaxResources, Inc.; additional fees apply. 4. Windows Only. 5. Documents must be imported in electronic (PDF) format. 6.Based on 2009 reported company and survey data for personal returns. Actual savings vary based on tax situation. 7. Live tax advice service is free and available by phone or chat through 4/30/12 for questions on 2011 U.S. Federal and State tax returns (restrictions apply). Service, experience levels, hours of operation, and availability vary and are subject to change without notice.

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4.3 out of 5

287 global ratings

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Customers say

Customers find the software easy to use and navigate through. They say it's superior in completing their taxes and a phenomenal tool for tax season. They also say it works well and runs flawlessly. Customers also appreciate the comprehensiveness and value of the product. They mention that it helps with all the deductions and provides explanations along the way.

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58 customers mention58 positive0 negative

Customers find the software easy to use. They say it's simple to navigate through, gives them all the options needed to file an return, and installs and uses. They also say it makes it easy to enter information and guides them through the entire preparation process. Customers say it saves them a lot of time and makes tax filing easier and more understandable.

"...was worried about completing my own tax return, but using TurboTax was actually very easy...." Read more

"...guides you through all the changes in your life and makes it easy to enter information...." Read more

"...In the end, it's pretty easy to use the wizards to fill out the forms...." Read more

"...TurboTax is a very good product to use for your taxes. It is easy to navigate through and gives you all the options needed to file an accurate tax..." Read more

48 customers mention43 positive5 negative

Customers like the quality of the software. They say it's a great way to do your tax return, and a phenomenal tool for tax season. They also say it takes the "scare" out of doing taxes and is well-designed and constantly improved. Customers also say that it'll help them decipher the convoluted tax system. Overall, customers recommend it as a solid, trust-worthy, and accurate tax prep product.

"...mortgage amounts between the two of us, and the TT tax pro chat was greatly helpful...." Read more

"...I think it is the best, quickest, and most accurate tax program available." Read more

"...TurboTax is a very good product to use for your taxes...." Read more

"...for a long time and have never been disappointed in its ability to get the work done, help me find the deductions that I can take and need and..." Read more

35 customers mention28 positive7 negative

Customers like the performance of the software. They say it works well, runs flawlessly, and is easy to use. They are impressed with how easy it is to use and say it gets the job done efficiently. Customers also say the updates and functions are much better than Turbo Tax Business 2011. They also mention that the self-checking feature works great and the miscellaneous deductions section.

"...I think it is the best, quickest, and most accurate tax program available." Read more

"...2. Yes, TT does install on the Mac and appears to work fine as well ONLY with manual input...." Read more

"I've used TurboTax for 10 years now. It does the job fairly well. I use Quicken, and it helps to be able to import Quicken into TurboTax...." Read more

"Download was fast and without any problems using my old PC running on XP. The software itself was easy to use and guides you step by step...." Read more

25 customers mention25 positive0 negative

Customers find the software helpful with all deductions, as it amasses all the information they need and finds every possible deduction. They say it helps with questions and provides explanations along the way. They also say it automatically fills in the information from the previous year and asks questions so they don't have to. Customers also say the software is user friendly, quick, and comprehensive.

"...They walk you through it step by step, asking questions and providing explanations along the way. They tell you what forms you will need (W2 etc.)..." Read more

"...It has features designed to tackle and keep track of your many investments and all income sources for tax purposes...." Read more

"...It is easy to navigate through and gives you all the options needed to file an accurate tax return...." Read more

"...Let's go with "smoother, more logically connected, yet familiar and just as easy to use."..." Read more

25 customers mention22 positive3 negative

Customers like the value of the software. They say it's a great product at a reasonable price, and the best solution for tax time. They also appreciate the running total of their estimated refund at the top of the screen.

"...The part I like the most was the running total of your estimated refund at the top of the screen...." Read more

"...very easy to purchase TurboTax from Amazon.com, and I got it at a great price. TurboTax is a very good product to use for your taxes...." Read more

"...We have returned to TurboTax as a great way to do our taxes...." Read more

"...Highly recommend the download version, it is less expensive and it gives you an installable .exe file that you can burn to a CD if you like...." Read more

19 customers mention17 positive2 negative

Customers find the download of the tax software quick and easy. They say it works without any problems and that it lets them do their taxes super fast. Customers also say the company is dependable, prompt, and easily accessible. They mention that the product goes great with Quicken and that the download is quick and accurate.

"...I think it is the best, quickest, and most accurate tax program available." Read more

"...So, I always purchase. The Amazon download and install worked flawlessly and the installer created a Windows backup just in case I had a problem...." Read more

"...This company is dependable, prompt and is an easily accessible website. Thanks Amazon.com for your service." Read more

"...The product was downloaded without a problem. Installation was not so good...." Read more

5 customers mention0 positive5 negative

Customers have issues installing the software. They mention that it won't install under Windows XP if the operating system is on anything other than the "C" drive. The TurboTax installer errors out and crashes.

"...2011 did offer me the option of selecting the location, but the installer crashed before I could even select the folder...." Read more

"...Your computer reboots.- The TurboTax installer errors out, AGAIN, because it needs to download something else (NET 4.0)-..." Read more

"Will not install under Windows XP if the operating system is on anything other than the "C" drive...." Read more

"...tried installing the Turbo Tax on 3 computers and none of them will accept the installation...." Read more

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A. Lester-Olivier

So easy to use

Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2012

Platform For Display: PC DownloadVerified Purchase

I am fairly new to the country and was worried about completing my own tax return, but using TurboTax was actually very easy. They walk you through it step by step, asking questions and providing explanations along the way. They tell you what forms you will need (W2 etc.) and which block numbers to enter into each field. The part I like the most was the running total of your estimated refund at the top of the screen. It is nice to see how each section you complete increases the total and not just waiting till the end of the return to see if you are due a refund.

I bought the software on Friday, completed my return by myself that night and submitted it online (very easy!). I got an email first thing Saturday morning stating that my return had been accepted and the money was in my account less than 2 weeks later.
Brilliant!

Will definately be using it again next year.

Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2012

Platform For Display: PC DownloadVerified Purchase

I was a little worried about doing our (fiancé and myself) taxes this year because of buying a house in the past year. I was determined to do them, however, and figured TurboTax would be the best software. And I was right! We spent the money for the software instead of spending hundreds more on a local tax pro.

TT guides you through all the changes in your life and makes it easy to enter information. I had several questions regarding splitting mortgage amounts between the two of us, and the TT tax pro chat was greatly helpful. It took a while to connect with someone, but I wasn't disappointed once I did. (I like chat better than phone--while waiting to be the first in line, you aren't on hold!)

Would definitely recommend TurboTax and will use it again next year!

Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2012

Platform For Display: PC DiscVerified Purchase

I've used this product for years with success. I recommend getting the Deluxe version. It has features designed to tackle and keep track of your many investments and all income sources for tax purposes. You get guaranteed accuracy of computations and if you are audited they will help represent you to the IRS. Another bonus, all of your personal info including income and deduction information will be folded into the new version of Turbo Tax from your last year's version so that you don't have to re-enter all this data. I think it is the best, quickest, and most accurate tax program available.

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Sailor

DON'T EXPECT THIS TO PLAY WITH QUICKBOOKS ON A MAC!!!

Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2012

Platform For Display: PC DiscVerified Purchase

After doing considerable research through discussions with TurboTax (TT) and QuickBooks (QB) support personnel, I was specifically informed that I would be able to import Quickbooks 2012 for Mac information into TurboTax also for Mac. The only limitation on this was for LLC/Partnership files where I would be required to use TurboTax Business version for Windows, the Mac version not being available. For that I was specifically told that exporting QB files into the Windows version would be all that was required.

Either these people are incredibly incompetent or they outright lied to sell their product. Note...

1. Yes, QB does install and play on a Mac and works fine.
2. Yes, TT does install on the Mac and appears to work fine as well ONLY with manual input.

That's where the happy feelings end. I was specifically told by QB and TT people that I would have to use TT for Windows for my business accounting, only needing to export my Mac files to Windows and use that file for TT in a windows machine. THIS IS PATENTLY UNTRUE. Upon approaching tax filing date in September for the business, I found that QB MUST ALSO BE INSTALLED ON THE WINDOWS MACHINE along with TT! And no, QB folks would not provide the QB program needed for this only one time a year. To be fair, they did provide a 30-day trial version of QB that resolved the problem this time. So, I installed QB on the Windows machine along with TT for business, opened my exported windows QB file and the rest was perfunctory, taking less than an hour to complete and file my business tax form.

More unhappiness! I then turned to the personal taxes. I brought my personal data up to date in QB on the Mac (having to import everything manually from Peachtree Accounting), installed TT for Mac and proceeded to complete my taxes according to the instructions given to me by the various people I had contacted at both TT and QB support. Guess what! It did not work. After reading much more about interaction of the two programs, and not finding a solution, I called technical support for TT. After going around and around with this tech guy, I was told that TT for Mac DOES NOT PLAY with QB for Mac AT ALL.

So, buyer beware. If you expect TT and QB to play together on the Mac like they do on a Windows machine, forget it. They will not. Furthermore, there is no expectation according to TT for this to change next year. Stick with the Windows versions of both and save yourself a huge amount of angst and "agida."

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Product Description

Everything you need to do your taxes with ease.

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

Feel Confident Your Taxes
Are Done Right

Helps You Reduce Audit Risk

Does the Hard Work for You

Why TurboTax Deluxe is the easiest choice for you …

Provides Help and Advice When You Need It

Spots Errors and Shows How to Fix Them