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Tax-Return Software

Pricey TurboTax remains our top choice among the three leading programs.

Vanessa Richardson, PC World

Friday, March 02, 2007, 04:00 PM PST
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DESKTOP TAX PROGRAMS
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TurboTax Premier Investments 2006
TurboTax Premier Investments 2006
• Cost of filing one federal return: n/a
• Cost of filing one federal and one state return: $75
• Features: Superior
• Design: Superior
• Tax Help: Superior
• PCW Rating: 89
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The most comprehensive, full-featured tax software on the market.
(Last Rated: March 02, 2007)
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TaxAct Ultimate Bundle
TaxAct Ultimate Bundle
• Cost of filing one federal return: $13 (download); $19 (CD)
• Cost of filing one federal and one state return: $20 (download), $26 (CD)
• Features: Very Good
• Design: Very Good
• Tax Help: Good
• PCW Rating: 83
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Offers easy filing at a bargain price for simple returns, but key info isn't always easy to find.
(Last Rated: March 02, 2007)
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TaxCut Premium + State + Efile
TaxCut Premium + State + Efile
• Cost of filing one federal return: $20
• Cost of filing one federal and one state return: $60
• Features: Very Good
• Design: Average
• Tax Help: Very Good
• PCW Rating: 78
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Includes solid features at a midrange price, but navigation features aren't great, and some instructions can be hidden.
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