Turbo Tax for the Web: Any discount links?

[adamblast]

My tax needs are fairly simple, and I've been happy using TurboTax for the Web for the past 2 or 3 years...

http://www.turbotax.com/ts/products/index.php

Usually I'm able to find some partner site links which will drop the cost by anywhere from $10 to $20... Anyone know of any this year so far?

Thanks in advance...

[kantonburg]

I couldn't find any this year. I just coughed up the $40 for federal and state....*sigh*

[adamblast]

I *may* have found something....

This appears to be a generic entry point with a 15% discount for the federal... No discount on the state...

http://www.employeetaxhelp.com/

If anyone finds anything better, please let us know...

[raytseng]

there's also a similar 15% off link via www.tdwaterhouse.com (no account neccesary)

It only popped up several days ago. I'm just receiving the last of my 1099 forms right about now anyway(Jan 30th is the deadline for senders, correct?), I don't know how people have started and finished so fast.

[DJ_Longfellow]

You know you can write off the Turbo Tax program in your taxes....there is a blank that states it clear as day. Not sure how much they give you back though.

[adamblast]

Originally posted by raytseng
there's also a similar 15% off link via www.tdwaterhouse.com (no account neccesary)

It only popped up several days ago. I'm just receiving the last of my 1099 forms right about now anyway(Jan 30th is the deadline for senders, correct?), I don't know how people have started and finished so fast. Actually, that *is* better... Thanks! Same price on the federal, but an additional discount on the state taxes...

On the home page, the link is via a banner add that only pops up occasionally, so here's a better link...

http://www.tdwaterhouse.com/planning/tax_center/index.html

[Beserker]

I thought fidelity had 50% off tt web....

[raytseng]

yep, looks like fidelity wins! 50% wow!

p.s. the tdwaterhouse link is down the left hand side, no need to look for a banner ad, but leads to the same link mentioned above.

[d_man97]

Here is the link to the Fidelity discount:

http://apps.fidelity.com/qttw/pricingPage.html

[atlantamoi]

Wow, I have an account with Fidelity and had no clue of this discount. Thanks for posting this info!

[MovieFan]

Thanks for the link to the Fidelity site...

[ToriAmos]

The Fidelity discount is only for the Federal return. You have to pay full price for the state return.

[d_man97]

I think that the state return is free with federal purchase. I could not find any pricing for online state returns on the turbotax site.

[mariakitty]

I bought my copy of TurboTax Deluxe from Amazon this time. It was $39.95, but includes a $10 mail-in rebate, a $29.95 rebate for the state version (so it's essentially free), plus others. Since I had a $10 GC, I am getting the deluxe plus state and free federal filing for $20. sweet!

[ToriAmos]

Originally posted by d_man97
I think that the state return is free with federal purchase. I could not find any pricing for online state returns on the turbotax site.

I'm not sure about the software package, but the link from Fidelity is only good for 50% off the federal tax return. I entered all my information, but I decided no to file it because the price was too much.

[jkzahn]

Great find. No damn rebates to fill out.

[Ocelot]

Yeah, but you gotta do the taxes via the net... I perfer old mailing method.

[bahgee]

I thought if you went through the taxfreedom.com web-site, all Federal filings were free? Am I mistaken? Also, you still have to pay for the state filing ($19.95 at Turbotax.com), unless you meet certain criteria (statetaxfreedom.com). So if the Fidelity link discounts state filings as well, it may be the better deal.

[hondo21]

This thread confused me. Until I noticed that it's FROM A YEAR AGO.

Ocelot, why would you resurrect this old out-of-date information? As bahgee points out, you can now do federal taxes for free online this year. See other thread.

[Bill Geiger]

I couldn't find any this year. I just coughed up the $40 for federal and state....*sigh*

I paid 53...had to do 2 states and 1 federal. I went through the "free" H&R Block e-file. Hell, with the little amount I worked last year, got me after H&R block fees, a total of 650 for federal and 119 for state. I am satisfied. I tried 4 other sites and not one got everything right like H&R block did....which is why I went with them.

[Duran]

For anyone wandering into this old thread, you can file Federal for free using http://www.taxfreedom.com

[s}{ammer]

as someone else posted a week or so ago you can also get free state taxes done at http://www.statetaxfreedom.com/

[ngp]

Also, check out IRS.gov's section on free filing. There is a listing of services and what restrictions, if any they may have. There is also a brief survey to help you find an online service that may fit your needs based on income level, filing status, etc.

http://www.irs.gov/app/freeFile/jsp/index.jsp?

[cli168]

Goto www.irs.gov and there are links to free efiling. Including hrblock, turbotax and taxact. All free to file on the web and free efiling as well.

[kantonburg]

I paid 53...had to do 2 states and 1 federal. I went through the "free" H&R Block e-file. Hell, with the little amount I worked last year, got me after H&R block fees, a total of 650 for federal and 119 for state. I am satisfied. I tried 4 other sites and not one got everything right like H&R block did....which is why I went with them.

:lol: I saw this and thought. "No I didn't." Then I realized this was last year. I used taxfreedom.com this year.

[kantonburg]

I figured what the hell. Lets make this a third year thread. Any freebies this year for efiling althought www.taxfreedom.com seems to be the winner.

[raytseng]

Wait until February or March, closer to tax time, for more deals on online tax filing to appear.

[Heat]

If you have an AGI of less than $50,000, you can file online for free (go through www.irs.gov , click on e-file).

Else, turbotax with free online filing is $10 for the basic package if you go through turbotax. And you can use all of the versions for free, you just pay to print or to file online. So if you want to go super cheap... use the free online software to work out the numbers then copy them onto paper forms. Or, just use the basic one, and use the more expensive one, see if the basic one is all you need. If so, just $10...

[Keefo]

Even though this link was posted in this thread a year ago or so, it looks like it's still good:

http://apps.fidelity.com/qttw/pricingPage.html

[SunMonkey]

Pennsylvania allows you to file for free online:
https://pa.direct.file.state.pa.us/authentication.asp

I am new to Virginia, but it looks like I can file with them online for free, too:
https://www.individual.tax.virginia.gov/

It probably would pay to check each state to see if they offer similar free services....

[Jay G.]

Wisconsin has free e-filing of state taxes:
http://www.dor.state.wi.us/eserv/index.html

In the past I have used either Turboxtax or HR Block for free federal filing, and then WI Freefile for state.

[The Bus]

Don't want to give your info to Fidelity?

With PNC you get a 15% discount (https://www.pncbank.com/linkpage?jump=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eturbotax%2Eintuit%2Ecom%2Fwelcome%2Fcommon%2Flandingpage%2Ehtml%3Fs ource%3Dpncban1) just for a clickthrough.

[GIjon213]

I know there has been better deals out there, but I thought I would let any USAA members know that it 20% off Turbo Tax (http://www.turbotax.intuit.com/welcome/usaadiscff05/live.htm?source=usaataxctr&ReturnURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usaa.com%2Finet%2Fent_references%2FCpStaticPages%3FPAGEID%3Dtc_mainmenu% 26tp%3Dtrue&ReturnURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usaa.com%2Finet%2Fent_references%2FCpStaticPages%3FPAGEID%3Dtc_mainmenu% 26tp%3Dtrue) there.

[drmoze]

I figured what the hell. Lets make this a third year thread. Any freebies this year for efiling althought www.taxfreedom.com seems to be the winner.

ummm. yeah, this is a 'winner' if you have next to no income. Anyone with a half-decent salary doesn't qualify to use it

[BigPete]

esmarttax.com is the only truly free federal site i've found (for all people) ... but you have to file before 2/28 or else it costs $$.

I did my filing Sunday morning.

[bpatt]

Still waiting on W2's - grrr...

[SunMonkey]

A little late, but I just ran across this site that prepares your federal tax return and e-files it all for free. You can do it online or through their software. There are no income restrictions.

http://www.taxact.com/

[yashan]

A little late, but I just ran across this site that prepares your federal tax return and e-files it all for free. You can do it online or through their software. There are no income restrictions.

http://www.taxact.com/


Thanks for link. It's not late... I've still got over 3 1/2 weeks left! ;)

[Y2K Falcon]

Thanks for link. It's not late... I've still got over 3 1/2 weeks left! ;)
Still not too late... Guess I better get started. :sad:

[yashan]

Still not too late... Guess I better get started. :sad:


Eh... you've still got time... As long as you get it postmarked by tomorrow, Monday, April 17, you're okay. :)

[Iguana]

If you're a State Farm policyholder, log on to your account to see the link to TurboTax Online (in the left-hand pane).

Free completion and filing of "Essentials" and "Basic", or discounted "Premier" ($20). From TurboTax's comparison tables, it looks like the only thing Premier gets you is additional "guidance".

If you haven't yet signed up on statefarm.com, you need to register and enter some policy info to get access.

NOTE - you need to enable at least one policy for viewing online, and it may take 2 hrs to 2 days for you to see the link for free Turbo Tax.

Credit for this to TiVoFan posted at that "Chubby Billfold"
site. ;)

[kantonburg]

My traditional yearly bump.

[Heat]

2007

If you go to http://turbotax.intuit.com/ you can use turbotax's online program for free. Per the website, the free version is "For simple returns — not for use with small business, investment property or farm income."

There is free e-filing with this version this year - in previous years you could print for free but had to pay to e-file. I always printed for free, it'll be nice to e-file for a change.

[Lord Rick]

2007

If you go to http://turbotax.intuit.com/ you can use turbotax's online program for free. Per the website, the free version is "For simple returns — not for use with small business, investment property or farm income."

There is free e-filing with this version this year - in previous years you could print for free but had to pay to e-file. I always printed for free, it'll be nice to e-file for a change.

And the nice thing is that Web Turbotax will import data from last year's Desktop Turbotax.

I signed up through the State Farm link. It's nice to be doing my taxes (and e-filing) for free this year, as opposed to $50 last year.

[Heat]

And the nice thing is that Web Turbotax will import data from last year's Desktop Turbotax.

I signed up through the State Farm link. It's nice to be doing my taxes (and e-filing) for free this year, as opposed to $50 last year.
Strange, I went back to the link I posted and now the free program isn't there. The other odd thing about it (I had cut and pasted the FAQ) was that it wouldn't import data from last year, you could only look at a .pdf.

I will go the State Farm route which is this... if you have an account with State Farm (insurance, or you use their bank) go to their website and login. You'll need the policy number of at least one account. After an hour or two a link will appear in the left that says "free tax filing", click on that and it'll take you to turbotax's website. Free basic and deluxe filing, with free state tax and e-file. $20 Premier (with state and e-file).

I'm not sure which one I'll need. My taxes are pretty basic (standard deduction, one income), but I have a lot of capital gains / dividends this year. Probably $3,500 or $4,000 worth. I'll try to use the basic package but I may have to pay $20 for the premier. There's no way that I'm going to try to do a Schedule D by hand.

[tropicana]

2007

http://turbotax.intuit.com/

the prices that are above are the same as going through bankofamerica website? but bofa states that there is a 25% discount. i see no difference.

am i missing something? so is the 25% taken of after filing?

thanks

[SunMonkey]

www.hrblock.com/nascar

The first 5000 to go through this link get free federal filing with H&R Block. Worked for me, but it may be past the limit now.

[BuckNaked2k]

This stinks. TurboTax wants $30 from me to file my taxes. This is getting out of hand. It's been $20 for as long as I can remember. Hell, I remember the days when I used to file my taxes for free!

The IRS should offer free filing through their own website since they want us all to file electronically.

I saw some "free file" BS advertised, but it's only for those making a paltry $25K per year. Where are guys like me pulling down $200K a year supposed to go for free filing???

[kantonburg]

This stinks. TurboTax wants $30 from me to file my taxes. This is getting out of hand. It's been $20 for as long as I can remember. Hell, I remember the days when I used to file my taxes for free!

The IRS should offer free filing through their own website since they want us all to file electronically.

I saw some "free file" BS advertised, but it's only for those making a paltry $25K per year. Where are guys like me pulling down $200K a year supposed to go for free filing???

You make $200K a year and you're worried about $30? My guess is you're not getting money back and if not paying in at the very least breaking even. My advice would be to spend 39 cents and mail it in.

[josepotato]

If you pay with a VISA card you can get 15% off Turbo Tax fees.

http://www.officialpayments.com/turbotaxvisa

[dalsx1]

The best discount I have found is through the Fidelity Investments website. You get 25% of federal and state returns ($22.45 each).

[drmoze]

The best discount I have found is through the Fidelity Investments website. You get 25% of federal and state returns ($22.45 each).

But can't you get Fed and State software for $40?

[DJ_Longfellow]

State Farm members get it for FREE (plus free e-file if you use the online software)

[tasha99]

free for military and lower income:

http://turbotax.intuit.com/taxfreedom/

[Abob Teff]

www.taxact.com is still there, I'm going that route this year. H&R Block had sent me free software for the last 2 years -- this year they sent me the software, but it required $40 to activate it!

Illinois is another state that offers free state filing through the Department of Revenue website.

[greg9x]

I used Tax Cut through a Bank of America partner ID program found on fatwallet (Don't have to have BOA account)

http://www.hrblock.com/taxes/partner/product.jsp?productId=31&otpPartnerId=2124&WT.mc_id=4_8_3009

It's $29.22 for Premium + State + efiling both.

[kayak99]

I'm looking for the best deal on TurboTax that covers a rental property I own. I'll not use anything H&R Block put out for those people are not what you think. I was involved in taxation and the deductions the people in their offices wanted to take (so you could get a "maximum refund") and the mistakes they made can result in some real problems for people who get audited.

If you do use H&R Block (the office types) make sure you double check and triple check your return before you mail it!