The only reason I switched is because TurboTax began offering downloads straight from my bank and broker. I used TaxCut from 1993 for about 10 years and LOVED it. I've used Turbo Tax couple of times, but mostly I've stayed with TaxCut (and not H&R Block) for many years now. It includes 5 free e-files and a free download of State income tax edition (which I don't need in Texas). I received my free download Friday afternoon. We will process your request and you should receive your "free" H&R Block Deluxe tax software in the next three business days. If I can't find my Target receipt from Jan 2014, would you accept a photo of 12 years of TurboTax CDs? I am irate with Intuit and am trying to choose a new software. I have used TurboTax desktop (Windows) for about 12 years now, but have not purchased the 2014 edition. I emailed them Tuesday morning to ask a question: You are supposed to email name, address, operating system (Windows/Mac) and receipt of your TurboTax purchase or proof of download. Meanwhile H&R Block has been offering unhappy TurboTax users a free download of their Deluxe version which includes all of the forms mentioned above. Unfortunately I don't qualify because I used Basic last year, even though I have been a loyal customer over 12 years. That is three levels upgrade for me or going from the $20 range to approaching the $100 range.įinally this week Intuit is responding to the outrage of it's loyal customers and will give you $25 back after you e-file this year if you bought or downloaded TurboTax Deluxe or higher last year and e-filed your return and had to buy an upgrade this year. If you have a small business, you have to move up to Home and Business. The form is not included below that level. I have used TurboTax Basic ($19.99 last year) for foreign Income exclusion (Form 2555), investments and capital gains (schedule D), a small business (Schedules C and SE), itemized deductions (Schedule A).and so forth.įor 2014 if you need Schedule D, you can't even use Deluxe. If you have used TurboTax installed on your computer for many years like I have, you may not know that Intuit has watered down their cheaper editions of TurboTax for 2014 forcing many to "buy up" to prepare their return this year. However, its list isn’t as comprehensive as TurboTax’s, which imports information from more than 1 million participating employers and financial institutions.I want to share my some things I have learned recently. To receive a free download, e-mail your name, address and phone number, the type of operating system you use (Windows or Mac) and a photocopy of your receipt or download code to You can import the previous year’s TurboTax return to the H&R Block program.īlock also allows users to electronically import W-2s and 1099s from the majority of vendors that provide these documents. H&R Block Deluxe supports Schedules C and D (users who want to use the Q&A to report rental income need to upgrade to the $64.95 premium product). If you’ve already purchased TurboTax Deluxe, H&R Block is offering a free download of H&R Block Deluxe + State, which retails for $44.95, plus $19.95 to e-file a state return. While the company is dealing with complaints on a case-by-case basis, it has provided free upgrades to some customers. Customers who are unhappy with their purchase can contact TurboTax (go to for contact information). You can also use it to report miscellaneous income from a 1099-MISC.Ĭomplain. You can still use Deluxe to report income from interest, dividends and mutual fund capital gains distributions. If you’ve already purchased the desktop version of TurboTax Deluxe, here are your options: TurboTax started requiring online customers to use Premier or Home and Business for Schedules C, D and E last year. TurboTax vice-president Bob Meighan says the change will bring its desktop programs in line with its online products.
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