TurboTax Premier 2003

by Intuit

Product Features

• Tax software guides users through IRS returns
• Interview-based wizard system
• Up-to-date with latest federal tax law
• Checks math and audit flags
• Includes investment, retirement and deduction advice

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000EI99N
• Item model number: Turbo Tax Premier 2003
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 1, 2003
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,394 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

TurboTax Premier makes taxes easy with extra tax-slashing tools and money-saving features. Not only can you see how new tax law changes will affect your taxes; the software also offers more help and guidance for investments, retirement planning and rental income. With TurboTax Premier, it's simple to take advantage of additional help with investment-related tax reporting and planning. Get more tips and advice on the tax impact of retirement saving plans. And receive added support and guidance on deductions, depreciation and other rental property issues. The software does all the math; plus, your return is double-checked for accuracy, audit flags and overlooked deductions so you can have confidence in your return.

Product Description

MODEL- ITICD41362WI VENDOR- INTUIT, INC. FEATURES- TurboTax Premier for Tax Year 2003- for Windows TurboTax Premier makes taxes easy with extra tax-slashing tools and money-saving features. TurboTax Premier includes all the features of TurboTax Deluxe, PLUS expanded assistance with regard to investments, retirement planning and rental income. FREE Electronic Filing - FREE electronic filing after mail-in rebate is included with TurboTax Premier. E-filing is the easiest way to file your return, the fastest way to get any refund you may be due and the only way to get an IRS receipt confirming your return has been officially filed. One 1040 e-filing is yours FREE after rebate - a $14.95 value! For Retirement Planning... NEW! IRA Tax Savings Calculator - Helps you take advantage of tax savings this year based on your own personalized tax data. 401(k) Maximizer - Reveals ways to increase your 401(k) contribution without decreasing your take-home pay. Retirement Savings Forecaster - Shows whether your current and projected savings will let you retire at your desired retirement age and income level. Retirement Age Planner - Provides "what-if" comparisons to show you the difference in Social Security benefits between retiring at age 62 or 65. NEW! Retirement Basis Expert - Get expert assistance with determining the correct basis for your IRAs to help minimize potential taxes on IRA withdrawals. IRA Contribution Forecaster - Shows how your money can grow with a traditional IRA or Roth IRA,

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as last year's, March 13, 2004

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Noah Swanson (Chicago) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: TurboTax Premier 2003 (CD-ROM)

I was very happy with last year's version for 2002 tax returns. I own rental property and using TT helped guide me through depreciations and other considerations that I had done differently on my own. This year's edition of TT has become confusing and even completely passes over the deductions for automobile use. I've read a couple dozen of the many reviews for the Deluxe version and the same problems exist here. You'll have to download a fairly large update and you'll likely have problems with fonts. I realize the tax code has changed dramatically, but that doesn't let Intuit off the hook. Read the reviews of the Deluxe version and you'll likely be scared away.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Premier not worth it; stick with Deluxe, December 25, 2004

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Robert Tsai (San Francisco, CA 94114) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: TurboTax Premier 2003 (CD-ROM)

I've been using TurboTax for many years. Until now, I've always used TurboTax Deluxe for the free state download. This year, I decided to try TurboTax Premier for the "Tax-Slashing Tools".

I don't think the Premier features (over "Deluxe") are worth the extra cost. What you get is a bunch of very basic tax advice related to sale of equity investments, use of IRAs, and contributions to 401(k) accounts ("contribute as much as you can"). It also contains some stuff related to rental properties, but I don't own any real estate, so it doesn't apply to me.

I will be sticking with Deluxe from now on. Maybe if I buy a house I'll try out Premier in the future, but not until then.

I have tried TaxCut (2000 or 2001, I don't remember), but I didn't like it compared with my previous use of TurboTax. So until TurboTax changes for the worse, I don't plan to try TaxCut again.

5.0 out of 5 stars TurboTax Premier 2003-from Amazon.com, April 9, 2010

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Kelvin Mcalister "Kelvin McAlister" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: TurboTax Premier 2003 (CD-ROM)

I had no problems with this software. I was able to install it and use it without any issues.