Turbotax Deluxe Changes

[Scout333]

For those who use Turbotax you may be interested in this article. Appears those of us who have used Turbotax Deluxe may not be able to use that version if you have Sch. D or Sch. C's. Intuit has moved those features to its 2014 Premier service which costs twice as much as the 2014 Deluxe version. Check this Forbes article out.

Irate TurboTax Users Can Get Free Upgrades -- Or Jump Ship

 

[Scout333]

For those who use Turbotax you may be interested in this article. Appears those of us who have used Turbotax Deluxe may not be able to use that version if you have Sch. D or Sch. C's. Intuit has moved those features to its 2014 Premier service which costs twice as much as the 2014 Deluxe version. Check this Forbes article out.

Irate TurboTax Users Can Get Free Upgrades -- Or Jump Ship

I called the phone number in the article above and was told that once I had purchased the Deluxe version and reached the upgrade section that I should call the number again and I would be given a free upgrade to the Premier version. Has anyone else received the free upgrade?

 

[nasa1974]

Thanks Scout. I have used TurboTax for years and I have always pre-ordered. I don't need schedule C,D,E or F at least not yet. But it appears because I pre-ordered I will get that upgrade free. However, if you don't pre-order and wait until now when the software becomes available in stores the Deluxe version is cheaper. I think I will cancel my pre-order and just what and buy it on Amazon or Best Buy next year.

 

[PessOptimist]

I received the e-mail telling me about my free upgrade today. I haven't downloaded it yet.

I need schedule E but only for the first page or so. I also need two states which gets expensive.

I have been thinking for the last few years about just finding a fillable PDF of the forms I need and stop paying Turbo Tax a bunch of money, Yeah it is convenient but also buggy every year. Now I may look for an alternative. For 2014, I will post something about how the free download goes.

PO

 

[Scout333]

Thanks NASA1974 and PO!

 

[Scout333]

Latest update. Called to get my update from Deluxe to Premier ( 800-445-1875) and was advised that after 2-7-2015 the update would be automatic with the purchase of the Deluxe version? Will see.

 

[hotwings]

I called the phone number in the article above and was told that once I had purchased the Deluxe version and reached the upgrade section that I should call the number again and I would be given a free upgrade to the Premier version. Has anyone else received the free upgrade?

I have used turbo tax for many years so I called turbo tax to complain about having to buy the Premier vice the Deluxe in order have the option of using fillable Schedule Ds. When I threatened to start using H&R Block's tax software, they sold me the "downloadable" Premier for just $45. See below...

	Subtotal: Sales Tax: Total for this Order: ​	$45.00 $0.00 $45.00​

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[Hawgjo]

I thought I heard last week that the Intuit CEO caved to all the complaints and announced that Intuit was going to refund the money that people had paid to "upgrade" when they found out they weren't going to have the same "tools" they had in the past with TT and those who hadn't they would include the same "tools" i.e... Schedules etc. in the Deluxe version that everyone was accustomed to in the past...?

 

[nnuut]

Just finished using TaxAct online for the 4th year in a row, I used TurboTax for years but this is just as good and cheaper!

 

[Scout333]

Does that include the state filing? Also, Best Buy will match/beat any advertised price. I got the Deluxe w/ Efile and State filing for 35.99. With the upgrade to Premier that seems like a fair price. Any better prices out there?

 

[Gamer]

I created this for myself. Hope it helps some folks here with decision making.

 

[nnuut]

TaxAct cost me $17 for Federal and State Deluxe free EFile!

 

[Maricar19]

TaxAct cost me $17 for Federal and State Deluxe free EFile!View attachment 32308

Hi nnuut, how many can use it? HRBlock allows more than one user.

 

[Khotso]

TurboTax Getting More Love!

Watch Out!!

Minnesota Stops Accepting TurboTax Filings Due to Possible Fraud

... some Minnesota taxpayers recently logged in to file their tax return only to find that their return had already been filed.
… 18 other states have identified similar problems.
… The state of Utah has also decided to not accept tax returns submitted using TurboTax for now. Utah officials say 28 fraudulent filings were identified and a total of 8,000 have been flagged for investigation.
Minnesota Stops Accepting TurboTax Filings Due to Possible Fraud | KSTP TV - Minneapolis and St. Paul

 

[k0nkuzh0n]

freetaxusa.com for the win!

 

[nnuut]

Hi nnuut, how many can use it? HRBlock allows more than one user.

Only 1! But if you sign up in Oct. you get it at $5 off the price.

 

[nasa1974]

Re: TurboTax Getting More Love!

Watch Out!!

Minnesota Stops Accepting TurboTax Filings Due to Possible Fraud

... some Minnesota taxpayers recently logged in to file their tax return only to find that their return had already been filed.
… 18 other states have identified similar problems.
… The state of Utah has also decided to not accept tax returns submitted using TurboTax for now. Utah officials say 28 fraudulent filings were identified and a total of 8,000 have been flagged for investigation.
Minnesota Stops Accepting TurboTax Filings Due to Possible Fraud | KSTP TV - Minneapolis and St. Paul

TurboTax just stopped all electronic filing for states. You can still use the forms but as of right now you would have to mail your forms in. The article I read said that electronic filings for your federal forms is OK.

 

[Stoplight]

TaxAct cost me $17 for Federal and State Deluxe free EFile!View attachment 32308

+1 !!!

I tried TurboTax 1 year, because I use Quicken. However, I had to tweak almost ALL my numbers imported in ! UGH !!!

I've used TaxAct since my 2010 return, and I love it ! I don't have a State return, and the Fed filing went up $2 this year ($9.95, as a returning user), but it works just fine for me...the process is pretty painless...it imports much of the data details from last year's 1099's, and there is phone support if you get stuck (although I've never used it).


Stoplight...

 

[konakathy]

I bought my TurboTax Deluxe software last month from Costco. I plan on returning it tomorrow...unopened. What a mess this TurboTax controversy is turning into.

 

[konakathy]

TaxAct cost me $17 for Federal and State Deluxe free EFile!View attachment 32308

Is this something you download from the Internet? What happened to the good ol' days when you could pick up forms from your local post office or library?! :notrust: