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TaxCut or TurboTax?

Discussion in 'Anything goes' started by Big Buckin' agate_monkey, Feb 24, 2008.

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  1. Big Buckin' agate_monkey

    Big Buckin' agate_monkey Active Member

    I'm sure this has been asked before, but I couldn't find it.

    Anyone suggest one over the other?
     
    Big Buckin' agate_monkey, Feb 24, 2008
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  2. novelist_wannabe

    novelist_wannabe Well-Known Member

    I use turbotax now because I've used it in the past and it automatically imports all of my personal information. I started using it on the recommendation of a friend. It's fairly easy, and I haven't had any problems.
     
    novelist_wannabe, Feb 24, 2008
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  3. imjustagirl

    imjustagirl Active Member

    I do TurboTax online. I had my money in my account within a week.
     
    imjustagirl, Feb 24, 2008
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  4. pallister

    pallister Guest

    Speaking of taxes, the employees at my shop got a notice that our W-2s may be inaccurate and we should hold off on filing. Unfortunately, that notice came after many people filed. I would have been in that group because I usually file within a day or two of getting my W-2, but luckily I was on vacation and didn't bother.
     
    pallister, Feb 24, 2008
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  5. BigSleeper

    BigSleeper Active Member

    This happened at our shop as well. I hadn't filed yet because based on the info I had on hand, I ended up owing for the first time in my professional working life. So be it. Maybe the "inaccuracies" will lead to a refund, but I doubt it.

    I've used TurboTax for the Web for several years now, and have never had a problem.
     
    BigSleeper, Feb 24, 2008
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  6. Big Buckin' agate_monkey

    Big Buckin' agate_monkey Active Member

    So I'm trying the TurboTax Online version for free to get an idea of my return. I put in all my info and get to my student loan interest. I punch in the numbers and it says, "GOOD NEWS! You can deduct every single penny of your student loan interest."

    That's cool and all, but why did my return drop $200 after I put in the student loan interest? I don't wanna deduct every penny if it means I get $200 more back.
     
    Big Buckin' agate_monkey, Feb 24, 2008
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  7. sportschick

    sportschick Active Member

    Happened at my shop too, and that was after they'd already mailed out new W2's because they had the wrong employer number for the state.

    I already have my refund, so I really hope I don't have to file an amended return.
     
    sportschick, Feb 24, 2008
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  8. Moderator1

    Moderator1 Moderator Staff Member

    I like those "ask the box" commercials.

    If it is a simple return, do it yourself.
    If it is not (lots of deducations, freelance, whatever), you'll get back what you cough up to an accountant or H&R Block or whatever.
    Trust me on this.
     
    Moderator1, Feb 24, 2008
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  9. a_rosenthal

    a_rosenthal Guest

    Marry/date an accountant. Problem solved.
     
    a_rosenthal, Feb 24, 2008
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  10. Perry White

    Perry White Active Member

    Don't forget about Free File: http://www.irs.gov/efile/article/0,,id=118986,00.html
     
    Perry White, Feb 24, 2008
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  11. EStreetJoe

    EStreetJoe Well-Known Member

    Wife and I are seeing our accountant in one week to do our taxes.
     
    EStreetJoe, Feb 24, 2008
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  12. jmm1412

    jmm1412 Member

    If you're just taking the standard deduction, do it yourself. I've been using TaxAct online. It works quite well, costs little. I got my most recent refund in 8 days.
     
    jmm1412, Feb 24, 2008
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