#Walmart turbotax premier 2012 software
#Walmart turbotax premier 2012 free

Only product that includes an H&R Block Enrolled Agent actually attending your audit in-person.

Moderate import support for 1099s and W-2 (not as broad at TurboTax, better than TaxACT).

Federal Deluxe regular price is $29.99, but includes investments.

#Walmart turbotax premier 2012 software

Did not provide definitive answer to NYT reporter’s question.īottom line: The value choice if you just want accurate DIY tax return software and don’t need any extra assistance. Specific tax advice – Phone support only, online chat not available.Limited audit support (worst of the three).

Limited import support (worst of the three).

Federal + State return combined including e-file at $17.99.

Cheapest overall with Federal Deluxe regular price at $12.99 w/ e-file.

It may be worth the extra cost to avoid tedious data entry. Also if you have a lot of details to import from last year’s return with TurboTax. Did not provide definitive answer to NYT reporter’s question.īottom line: The time-saving choice if you have a lot of brokerage transactions, W-2s, or other 1099 forms to electronically import this year.

#Walmart turbotax premier 2012 free

Specific tax advice – Free online chat included.Moderate audit support (you get help, but no in-person representation).Works with free “ItsDeductible” program to help with recording charitable donations. Best import support from payroll providers and financial institutions for automatic import of W- forms.However, you now need Premier at $49.99 if you have an investment gains or losses. Federal Deluxe regular price is $29.99 w/ e-file. Actual cost can vary widely with sales and discounts, listed here are just the everyday prices. All three offer a “Maximum Refund Guarantee” (relative to competing software) as well as an “Accuracy Guarantee” (relative to your tax liability) that says that they will pay any penalty and interest assessed by the IRS or your state due to calculation errors on their part (though H&R Block limits this to $10,000). In terms of accuracy, I think all three are nearly identical. The major differentiating factors are price, time-saving features, audit support, and ability to answer specific tax questions. They actually called in for help and reported the results, so I’ve added this factor into my lightning review: The NY Times recently did their own 3-way comparison with very similar experiences to my own. I’ve used all three programs over the years and each has their clear strengths and weaknesses. This nearly matches the findings of analytics firm Comscore, which found that of online filers 60% used TurboTax, 18% used TaxACT, and 15% used H&R Block at Home. According to an informal 2012 poll, 86% of blog readers prepared their own taxes using software with a breakdown of 60% TurboTax, 21% TaxACT, and 16% H&R Block at Home.