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TurboTax™ |
H&R Block At Home™ |
TaxACT™ |
Taxbrain™ |
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Features |
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Ease of Use |
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Instructions |
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Support |
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Online Pricing |
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1040EZ |
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FREE |
$14.95 |
1040 with Itemized Deductions |
$29.95 |
$29.95 |
$0 – $9.95 |
$39.95 |
1040 with Stocks & Bonds |
$49.95 |
$29.95 |
$0 – $9.95 |
$39.95 |
1040 Self Employed, Small Business Owner, Rental Owner |
$74.95 |
$49.95 |
$0 – $9.95 |
$69.95 |
Add-On
State Return |
$27.95 |
$27.95 |
$8.00 – $14.95 |
$29.95 |
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Ease of Use |
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100% Accuracy Guarantee |
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Guided Interview-Style Interface |
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Life Events Interface |
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Refund Meter |
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Compares Itemized vs Standard Deductions |
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Error Checks / Alerts |
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Final Tax Review |
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Mobile App |
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Data Import |
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Prior Year Import |
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W2 and 1099 Import |
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Import From Other Tax Software |
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Refund Options |
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Tax Refund via Direct Deposit |
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Tax Refund via Check |
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Tax Refund via Prepaid Card |
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Refund Anticipation Loans |
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E-File Features |
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Electronic Filing |
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IRS Confirmation |
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Status Check |
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Help / Support |
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Telephone |
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Live Online Chat |
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E-Mail |
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Tax Consulting |
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Audit Support |
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Local Offices |
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