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  Personal Finance Guide - Tax Preparation Software  
  The Best Tax Preparation Software Reviews and Ratings

 
  Important Features to consider when Buying :  
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  Intuit TurboTax Premier 2004  
TurboTax Premier Home & Business software offers everything you need for your self-employment and personal income taxes. An expanded Interview assists you with your Schedule C. The program shows you how to maximize home office deductions, and guides you through calculating and reporting depreciation. You can easily see how new tax law changes will affect your tax bill; business-specific advice helps you save on taxes now and in the future. Plus, the W-2/1099 Reporter calculates and prints W-2 and 1099 forms for employees and contractors, a real time-saver.
 
  H & R Block TaxCut Deluxe 20024  
TaxCut Deluxe for 2004 puts you in control of your taxes like never before. The program comes complete with FREE e-file and FREE TaxCut State. (Both after mail-in rebate.) With TaxCut Deluxe for 2003 you can also access IRS publications, and the H&R Block interactive video library. Updated with the latest tax laws, Deluxe will help you take advantage of the new tax breaks and save money on your taxes.
Free! TaxCut State to complete state taxes, after mail-in rebate*
Free! E-filing to get a faster refund, after mail-in rebate*
New! Convenient paperless payment options for taxes due and e-filing fees
New! Tax-saving tips on saver's credit, overlooked deductions, and more
Updated! Tax Law Assistants help get the most from tax breaks
Improved! Error Check automatically reviews your return for common errors
Free! TaxCut State: Get one FREE TaxCut State program (up to $24.99 after mail-in rebate*) when you purchase TaxCut Deluxe. TaxCut State sold separately; see inside for rebate instructions.

Free! E-file: Get your refund fast with one FREE Federal electronic filing, after mail-in rebate*. Return must be filed by 10/15/04. E-file up to five returns with TaxCut.

Imports your tax and financial information from last year's TaxCut or TurboTax federal return, Microsoft Money, Quicken, and H&R Block DeductionPro.

New! Topic Navigator: view where you are in the process of the tax interview and navigate easily from one part of the return to another.

New! Get Ready Screens: prepares you for each section of the tax interview so you have the correct tax documents and information ready.

New! H&R Block Tax Payment Planner: estimate your 2004 taxes and adjust withholdings to maximize tax benefits.

Retirement Savings Enhancer: adjust your tax and retirement savings to help get the most out of your 401(k).

Updated! IRS Publications: get easy, fast access to the publications you need along with helpful information on what they mean.

Updated! Tax Law Assistants: understand which new tax laws affect your return and get the maximum tax break possible.

Improved! Error Check: automatically reviews your return for common errors to help identify possible IRS audit flags.

Refund/Owe Meter: provides an up-to-the-minute status of your refund or amount due as you enter data.

Electronic Refund Advance: Get a loan for the amount of your refund from Imperial Capital Bank (up to $5,000) directly deposited into your bank account, usually within two business days of the IRS accepting your electronically filed return. (Must qualify. Additional fees apply.)

H&R Block Advantage Features:

New! H&R Block Plain Talk Tax Tips: save money with more than 25 new topics including savers credit, bunching deductions, overlooked deductions, student loan interest, tip income, claiming your college student, and more!

Updated! H&R Block Advantage Report: when you finish your return, TaxCut generates a personalized tax report from H&R Block that will help you save money and improve your tax situation.

H&R Block Interactive Video Library: understand the implications of changing tax law to achieve the maximum tax advantage for today and tomorrow. (Not available in download version.)

H&R Block Home Mortgage Advisor: calculate savings from purchasing and refinancing your home and understand how your mortgage loan options affect your taxes.

H&R Block IRA Advisor: explains differences between Roth and Traditional IRAs and determines which account provides maximum tax benefits.

H&R Block Express IRA: Offers a seamless, paperless way to open an IRA. Once you've determined if a traditional or Roth IRA is best for you, you can instantly open one with part or all of your tax refund. And you can include the deduction on this year's return. Eligibility restrictions and additional fees apply.

Kiplinger's Tax and Financial Planning Library including:

New! Kiplinger's Guide to Investing Success
Updated! Buying and Selling a Home
Kiplinger's Practical Guide to Investing
Kiplinger's Retire Worry-Free
Improved! Help Central: makes it easier than ever to find assistance as you complete your tax return

 
  TaxAct 2004 Deluxe