TurboTax Buyer's Guide
Updated: 1/26/2013
Article ID: GEN12026
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- What should I choose if I am a first-time TurboTax user?
- Should I use TurboTax Online or TurboTax CD/Download?
- Which personal product should I buy?
- Which business product should I buy?
- How many returns can I file with each version of TurboTax?
- Do I have to buy a new TurboTax program every year?
We recommend different personal versions of TurboTax
- If you or your spouse are in the military
- If you have investments
- If you participate in an employee stock option plan
- If you sold any shares from your employee stock option plan
- If you have to file returns in more than one state
- If you purchased a home this year
- If you own a rental property
- If you live and work in a foreign country
- If you're a member of the clergy
We recommend TurboTax Business
- If you need to file a return for an LLC
- If you need to file a return for an LLP
- If you need to file a return for a partnership
- If you need to file a Trust, Estate, or Nonprofit return
- If you need to file a return for a corporation
- If you're in business for yourself and haven't incorporated or created an LLC
Our recommendations for first-time TurboTax users
- If you need extra guidance in preparing your tax return, choose TurboTax Online Deluxe or TurboTax Deluxe CD/Download.
- If you don’t want the extra guidance and have a very simple return, start with TurboTax Free Edition and we’ll let you know while you're preparing your return if there is a better product for your tax situation. You can choose to upgrade then or you can choose to upgrade TurboTax Online or upgrade TurboTax CD/Download now.