For those who have used TurboTax...

[Pembo]

Is the only difference between each version the interview/questions they ask you? Can I access all the forms if I need them?

I have a tax prep background but want to use a computer to double-check my handwritten work.

Just looking to the future and see all these great deals if you buy TT and Quicken.

Thanks.........

 

[Rafiki Rafiki Rafiki]

to my knowledge, the changes in each of the different versions 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 etc. reflect last-minute changes to the tax code and errors in the program.

We've used TT for 9 years and have never been audited (knock on wood). I think it's good software.

Oh yes, and you can access each of the forms without problem.

 

[Pembo]

So as someone who knows what forms I'll need I can go with the Deluxe model even if I need to use some more advanced forms?

 

[golfgal]

If you have simple taxes, say you are young, single, no house, then get the basic addition, the deluxe and premium offer more help with various quirky tax things. If you are an experienced tax prep person and know all the ins and outs the basic should be ok. The average person that does their own taxes and doesn't have any really weird tax situations should get the deluxe addition and if you have a lot of strange tax things, get the premier.

 

[Bob Slydell]

So as someone who knows what forms I'll need I can go with the Deluxe model even if I need to use some more advanced forms?

The Deluxe should be fine. IIRC, the Deluxe version comes with a free State module (which you download), which makes it worth it, IMO. The main thing the Premium adds is self-employment/small business forms and questionaires, which, unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on how you look at it), we'll need starting this year.

Although, if you're only looking at using it to double-check your work (and not for filing), you could probably use TT online instead, for free.