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TurboTax Deluxe software guides you through your return step-by-step with extra help for mortgages, charitable contributions, and other deductions. Get help when you need it from official IRS publications and expert video advice. Plus, the software double-checks your return for accuracy so you can be confident your return is done right.

Key Advantages

• Updated life events planner guides you through common life events such as raises, new home purchases, new dependents and more--so you can handle tax changes with confidence
• Compares last years deductions to this years to help make sure you're getting all the deductions you deserve
• Includes one free electronic filing after mail-in rebate

Detailed Features

• Free electronic filing after mail-in rebate is included with TurboTax Deluxe. E-filing is the easiest way to file your return, the fastest way to get any refund you may be due, and the only way to get an IRS receipt confirming your return has been officially filed. One 1040 e-filing is yours free after rebate.
• Improved! Deductions and credits interview simplifies and helps you maximize your most important deductions, including mortgages, charitable contributions , education expenses, and more. Plus, it helps make sure you get every tax credit you're entitled to.
• Updated! Life events planner lets you see in advance how major life-event changes will affect your tax situation--and how the new tax law changes apply to your present and future situations.
• Updated! Medical expense expert--is it deductible or not? The medical expense expert helps you make the most of your deductible medical expenses.
• Updated! Complete tax library includes official IRS publications, more than 1,000 pages of easy-to-find onscreen references, a complete tax handbook, plus video tax advice from top financial experts.
• Updated! U.S. averages comparison: find out how your deductions and income compare to the rest of the country with this quick comparison.

Product Description

TurboTax Deluxe software guides you through your return step-by-step with extra help for mortgages, charitable contributions, medical expenses, and other deductions. TurboTax Deluxe provides help when you need it on key tax areas from official IRS publications and expert video advice. It compares last year's deductions to this year's. The software double-checks your return for accuracy, overlooked deductions, and audit flags so you can be confident your taxes are done right… every step of the way.

TaxCut Deluxe puts you in control of your federal taxes like never before. Deluxe is packed with resources to help you take advantage of the newest tax breaks and save money on your taxes.

Features:

• Kiplinger Tax and Financial Planning Library: Manage life's biggest financial opportunities with advice from the experts at Kiplinger's. Kiplinger's Tax and Financial Planning Library provides information to help you make the most of your money.
  • Control debt, minimize your taxes, and stay ahead of inflation with Practical Guide to Your Money.
  • Come out on top of the home-buying process with Buying & Selling a Home.
  • Make your money work harder with Practical Guide to Investing.
  • Plan for a bright future with Retire Worry-Free.
  • And more!
• IRS Publications: Web links let you access the most up-to-date IRS publications.
• Retirement Savings Enhancer: adjust your tax and retirement savings to help get the most out of your 401(k).
• Customized Tax Interview: answer only the questions that pertain to your taxes.
• Error Check: Accuracy gives you confidence. Error Check alerts you to potential mistakes that could draw the attention of an auditor. New error messages help you increase accuracy and file your return faster.
• Life Event Advice: Makes life changes less stressful. Whether you've recently married, retired, purchased a new home, or changed your investments, TaxCut delivers advice to help you keep up with your changing tax situation.
• Electronic Refund Advance: Get your money faster. Within two business days of the IRS accepting your electronically-filed return, our Electronic Refund Advance (ERA) deposits the amount of your refund (up to $5,000) directly into your bank account--sometimes in just one day.
• Seamless Imports: quickly and easily import last year's tax data from TaxCut or TurboTax.
• Multiple Payment Options:
  • Simple Pay: Deduct your e-file fee directly from your refund. It's quick, easy, and convenient, so you pay nothing out of pocket.
  • Easy Pay: pay your balance due to the IRS with the major credit card of your choice.
• E-file Your Extension: you can now e-file your extension through April 15, 2005, for an additional fee.
• Get Ready Screens: prepares you for each section of the tax interview so you have the correct tax documents and information ready.
• H&R Block Advantage: Personalized tax advice from the tax professionals at H&R Block to improve your tax situation.

Here's what's included:

• H&R Block Advantage Report: when you finish your return, get a personalized tax report from H&R Block that will help you save money and improve your tax situation.
• H&R Block Plain Talk Tax Tips: save money with more than 25 new topics including Savers Credit, Bunching Deductions, Overlooked Deductions, and more.
  • H&R Block Interactive Video Library: helps you achieve your maximum tax advantage by understanding the implications of the changing tax laws.
  • H&R Block Tax Payment Planner: estimate your 2004 taxes and adjust withholdings to maximize tax benefits.
  • H&R Block Home Mortgage Advisor: calculate your 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 gives you the maximum tax benefits.
  • H&R Block Express IRA: Save money on this year's return by opening an IRA instantly or contribute to an existing account. Whether a traditional or Roth IRA, H&R Block Express IRA lets you use part or all of your tax refund to open an account or add contributions electronically. (Eligibility restrictions and additional fees apply.)
• Entry Manager: Keeps you organized by creating an itemized list and flags entries as "tentative" to review later. Entry Manager keeps tabs on where your data originates and guides you to related forms.
• Topic Navigator: shows you where you are in the process of the tax interview and lets you navigate easily from one part of the return to another.
• Tax Law Assistants: help you understand which new tax laws affect your return and how to get the maximum tax break possible.
• Help Central: makes it easier than ever to find assistance as you complete your tax return.
• Auto Entry: Save time and ensure accuracy. Auto Entry lets you import your tax data directly from participating employers and financial institutions.
• Refund/Owe Meter: Watch the bottom line change as you go. Use the Refund/Owe Meter to monitor how your refund or amount due changes.
• Improved Interviews: helps you easily navigate through complex tax situations like depreciation, dependents, and more.
• Satisfaction Guarantee: if you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund the purchase price within 60 days of purchase.
• 100-Percent Accuracy Guarantee: we guarantee the calculations within the program are correct or we pay penalties and interest.