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TurboTax Basic guides taxpayers step-by-step through their return. The software asks easy-to-understand questions in plain English, then instantly places the information onto Internal Revenue Service-approved forms. Updated with the latest tax laws, TurboTax double-checks for errors and flags potential audit risks. Finally, TurboTax helps taxpayers electronically file their tax return (or multiple returns) and provides confirmation from the IRS that their return has been received.
 Asks easy questions |
 Guides you step by step |
 Efile for a fast refund |
Everything you need to easily do your tax return.
Does the Hard Work for You
Asks Easy Questions, Tailored to You
Guides you step by step through your tax return, then puts your answers on the right tax forms for you, including 1040EZ, 1040A, and 1040. Skips interview questions that don't apply to you, so you can finish your return faster.
Improved--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.
Imports Your Financial Data
Imports information from your financial software (including Quicken, QuickBooks 2007 and higher, and Microsoft Money) so you can skip the cut and paste this year.
Filing Multiple Returns? It’s Easy with TurboTax
You can prepare and print unlimited federal returns and e-file up to five federal returns (per IRS guidelines) with TurboTax at no additional charge. You get all the features and benefits of TurboTax, like year-over-year transfer and audit support tools.
Federal e-filing is easy, fast and more accurate than paper filing and eliminates paperwork hassles. You'll receive IRS confirmation your return has been received and best of all, you'll get a faster refund—in as little as 8 days.* And you can start and work on as many returns as you like and still use all the tax planning features (scenario and alternative planning) you've come to value without having to pay extra.
*IRS typically estimates 8-15 days for efile with direct deposit.
Provides Help When You Need It
Live Tax Answers
Get live answers online from TurboTax experts and other TurboTax users in our Live Community. 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.
New--Life Events Expert
Explains how changes in your life, such as purchasing a home, changing jobs or becoming a parent, will affect your taxes so you can prepare your return with confidence.
New--Guide Me
Not sure how to answer a tax question? We'll guide you to the right answer, making your taxes even easier.
FREE Technical Support
Got a software question? No problem! Get answers from a TurboTax expert via e-mail, phone, or live chat.
Spots Errors and Shows How to Fix Them
Checks for Mistakes
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 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 Forms
With a single click you can check for updates each time you start to ensure your return includes the latest IRS tax forms. No more disruptions while you work on your return.
Get Your Refund Faster with Included Federal Efile
Improved--Shows Your Tax Refund in Real Time
Watch your refund add up as you complete your return. Our improved Dual Refund Monitor constantly displays and updates both your federal refund (or taxes due) as you complete your federal return.
New--Federal Efile Included
Get your refund in as few as 8 days with efile and direct deposit. Five federal efiles are now 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.
| Why TurboTax Basic is the easiest choice for you... TurboTax Basic was designed to make doing your simple taxes easy, by guiding you step by step through your federal tax return. Choose TurboTax Basic if any of the following apply to you:
If you have a mortgage, childcare expenses, or made charitable donations, TurboTax Deluxe will help you maximize your deductions for the biggest tax refund. 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 tax deductions. |
Plus, includes these helpful features to make doing your taxes even easier:
Improved--Search Topics or Forms
Looking for a specific form? Just type in the name of the form and TurboTax will take you to it.
Compares Sales Tax vs. State Income Tax Deduction Savings
Shows you which tax deduction will get you the biggest savings: sales tax paid or state and local income tax paid.
Takes the Confusion Out of Vehicle Registration Deductions
Tells you if you can deduct vehicle registration costs and how to take the deduction.
Summarizes Your Tax Situation
Compares this year's return to last year's return and shows you how your numbers compare with the U.S. average, so you can rest assured your taxes are accurate.
Explains AMT and How to Avoid It
Gain a better understanding of the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) and how it affects your bottom line. Learn why you may be subject to AMT and how you can avoid it in the future.
Helps with Education Credits and Deductions
Tells you who qualifies for education credits, which expenses are deductible and how to save the most money.
Handles Social Security and Other Types of Income
Provides extra help for entering Social Security income, Disability income, Supplemental Security income, and dependent's Social Security income.
Simplifies Estimated Tax Payments
Explains how estimated taxes work and tells you if you need to make estimated quarterly payments.
Risk Free
Not sure Basic Edition will cover your unique situation? Start anytime and we will prompt you if another TurboTax program may be better for you. When you upgrade, the info you've already entered so far will transfer automatically.
Guides You Step by Step Through Amending Returns, if You Need To
TurboTax makes it easy to amend your return. Need more time? You can submit an application for a filing extension with just a few clicks.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: TurboTax Basic + eFile 2008 (Old Version) [DOWNLOAD] (Software Download)
I bought this Turbotax Basic Download anyway, despite the bad reviews. I read in some other reviews that Basic is all you need if you have a personal business and need a Schedule C, or itemize deductions. Turbotax tries to rip people off on an upsale to Deluxe and Home and Business. I buy a lot of stuff from Amazon. They have always made things right if something is wrong with a purchase. $22 was not too big a gamble for their track record with me. The download and install took all of three minutes. I run on Verizon Fios and have Vista on a machine that scores all 5.9s. I use Turbotax every year. It does a nice job. My taxes aren't real complicated, and I could do them manually, but I bet Turbotax pays for itself, no matter what I pay for it, mainly because there will be something I would have missed. Basic didn't complain about importing my Turbotax files from 2007, even though I used Deluxe last year, will never do that again. Its the nuttiest thing. The Basic software will try to upsell you when it sees that you need to itemize deductions. When you say no thanks, it does a perfect job of walking you through your itemized deductions. Then it will try to upsell you when you say you have your own small business. When you say no thanks, it will do everything you need to handle your small business, inventory, home office, autos and any other assets. This is a good deal. Buy it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Mispriced software download; Buy the media version instead!,
By M. Senn "Max" (Miami, FL) - See all my reviews
This review is from: TurboTax Basic + eFile 2008 (Old Version) [DOWNLOAD] (Software Download)
I attempted to use the online version of Turbotax Basic, but the online version automatically performs a "stealth" upgrade to the Deluxe version whenever you import last year's tax data and enter K-1 data. I do my own K-1s, and it's simple data entry that can easily be done with the Basic version (although Intuit tries to relentlessly upsell you to premium versions). Those greedy mofos at Intuit would also have you believe you need Deluxe software to claim a simple mortgage interest deduction, when you don't!!
So rather than pay for an unwanted stealth upgrade to the Deluxe online version, I decided to download the Basic version from Amazon. Be aware that this product is crazily mispriced here on Amazon. They want to charge 33% more for DOWNLOADED software versus the exact same software on a CD-ROM media with free shipping. BUYER BEWARE!!! I think Amazon and Intuit must have drunk the same kool-aid to think that consumers won't notice these pricing shenanigans. It's not the $8 price difference that matters, it's the PRINCIPLE!!
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
You take your chances with this one,
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This review is from: TurboTax Basic + eFile 2008 (Old Version) [DOWNLOAD] (Software Download)
Turbo tax gave me a return of around $7500 but the IRS sent a check for 1200 less. According to the letter from the IRS all the numbers input matched up, but the computation by turbo tax was way off mark... Have used this program for over 10 years, but never again. If you've used it before, you'll find the program is also not as user friendly and streamlined as previous versions
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