How to save on tax-prep software
There's no reason to wait until April to submit your returns when there are some great tax-prep software deals out there right now.
Tax season: A brochure provides instructions for filling out a Massachusetts W-2 form at the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance office at Bunker Hill Community College in Boston.
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It's that time of year again. No, not the Super Bowl (although,聽). It's tax time, and there's no reason to wait until April to submit your returns when you've got our picks in the week's best聽. Score a Best Buy gift card with H&R Block, Turbo Tax bundled with Quicken, and more.
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If you prefer using H&R Block's expertise to file your taxes, now's the time to score the software. You'll save an聽extra 30% off聽聽for Windows and Mac from Newegg via the code above. Prices start around $17, but one of our top picks is the聽听辞谤听聽for聽$20.99, a savings of $5.
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Anyone who is filing a 1040EZ or 1040A can do so for聽free聽with this TaxAct 2016 Online Federal and State Tax Preparation. You'll save $15 over similar services elsewhere. It includes seven years of access to your return and free phone support.
Of note, you have the option to import a prior year's info for $10.
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If you prefer a physical copy of your tax software instead of a download, the TurboTax Home & Business 2016 for Windows and Mac is a solid pick. It's made for those filing personal or self-employed taxes. It includes both federal and state preparation with a free federal e-file. This software purports to flag you if anything in your return might trigger an audit, helping to ensure you prepare your taxes correctly.
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Maximize over 350 deductions and credits easily with a download of Intuit TurboTax Deluxe + State 2016 for Windows or Mac. Even better, this tax prep software comes bundled with a 1-year trial of Quicken Starter Edition 2017 for Windows. (Physical copies are also available at the same price with free shipping for Prime members.) This software purports to ensure accurate prep through automatic import of financial data, W-2s, investment and mortgage info, and last year's tax data. It includes five free federal e-files and one download of a TurboTax State product.
No interest in the Quicken software? Staples offers physical copies of the聽聽alone for $39.89. Plus, Staples Rewards members qualify for free shipping. (Not a member?聽聽to sign up for free.)
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Score tax prep from Liberty Tax for 30% off with this deal. You'll save $12 on the Liberty Tax Service Deluxe, which includes expert tax support. Best for business owners, you can report interest and ordinary income. It includes filings for Form 1040, 4562, 8829, and Schedule C.
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