Product Description

TurboTax Deluxe: Guides you step-by-step to maximize your deductions

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #20 in Software
• Brand: Intuit, Inc.
• Model: 417417
• Released on: 2011-11-22
• Platforms: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Mac OS X, Windows 7
• Format: CD-ROM
• Dimensions: 7.50" h x .70" w x 5.40" l, .23 pounds

Features

• Guides you step by step to get your maximum refund
• Automatically double-checks your return for errors
• Free one-on-one expert tax advice live by phone or chat
• Guides you through changes in your tax situation and tells you what you can deduct to get your biggest refund
• Includes Free Federal E-File and the Audit Risk Meter, which helps you reduce your chance of an audit

Amazon.com 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. Learn More
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 MeterTM 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. Help Me Choose the Right TurboTax 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.

Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful.
Continued excellence
By RJL
TurboTax continues to be a bright point in Intuit's line-up. As usual, critical elements of my 2010 return made the transition smoothly and I was able to put together an initial version of my return with no problem. Perfect for getting a picture of how my final taxes will look so that I can plan deductions, etc. for the reminder of the year. No problem installing and downloading updates. Works great all around. The download version from Amazon is a major plus (although you will only the PC or MAC version. The DVD/CD option carries both verisons.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful.
Buggy under Vista or Win 7
By J.R.
For the second year in a row, I purchased Turbo Tax Deluxe from Amazon online via download. The product was downloaded without a problem. Installation was not so good. I am one of those folks that prefers to install software in a location of my choosing. I proceeded to install on my Win 7 desktop. TT 2011 did offer me the option of selecting the location, but the installer crashed before I could even select the folder. I tried in "Safe Mode" with the same result. Just for grins I tried on my Vista machine with the same results. I tried the install on my XP (SP3) laptop and it installed fine. I then went back and tried a "Compatibility Mode" install on the Vista machine (SP2 because Vista doesn't have an SP3 mode). The installer said it had to have SP3 mode. So I tried it on the Win 7 in SP3 mode. It was the same as before... crashed before I could select a folder. Finally I just bit the bullet and accepted the default program location.... GRRRR! Come on Intuit! Get your act together!

39 of 48 people found the following review helpful.
Federal only -- no State included
By SomeoneInSeattle
TurboTax Deluxe 2011 is very similar to the previous versions, although of course updated for this year's tax tables

Note: This version does NOT include filing a state return -- it's Federal only. Using the built-in upgrade will cost you more, so if you need to file a state return, buy "TurboTax Deluxe Federal + E-file + State 2011" instead of this one.