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TaxCut Versions, Features and Prices
TaxCut Income Tax Software for Tax Year 2008

by Shelley Elmblad
for About.com

TaxCut includes five free federal e-files in desktop software versions, and one free federal e-file with each online version.

TaxCut Basic Federal + E-file and Premium Federal + E-file desktop software includes both Windows and Mac versions, while TaxCut Home & Business is available only for Windows desktop.

Taxcut Online includes a free version, TaxCut Basic + E-file, TaxCut Premium + E-File and TaxCut Signature.

Also see TaxCut Premium Federal Software Review.

TaxCut Free Edition + E-file (Online Only)

TaxCut Free Online includes one free e-file.H&R Block / TaxCut
TaxCut Free Edition + E-file is online tax software for very simple income tax returns. TaxCut Free Edition has no income limits, unlike the IRS Free File program, includes automatic error checking and an accurate calculations guarantee.

H&R Block's Worry-free Audit Support is available for a $15 upgrade to TaxCut Standard.

TaxCut Free Edition + E-file includes one free federal e-file, and state tax return with free state e-file can be added for $30. Ask a Tax Advisor sessions run $19.95 per tax topic (one question or multiple related tax questions).

For $6, you can add an enhanced tax interview with Guide Me assistance, Life Changing Events Q&A, and H&R Block Tax Tips and Glossary of Tax Terms.

TaxCut Free Edition + Efile

TaxCut Basic + E-file

TaxCut Basic + E-file included 5 free federal e-files.H&R Block / TaxCut
TaxCut Basic + E-file does not support itemized deductions, Schedule C, home mortgage, rental property or home office, so it's a great low-priced alternative for simple tax returns.

Taxcut Basic includes:

  • Five free federal e-files
  • Error checking and Worry-free Audit Support
  • Imports last year's income tax data

TaxCut Basic + E-file Online and Desktop: $14.95 / $19.95
TaxCut Online or Desktop State Return: additional $29.95 with free state e-file for online, $19.95 state e-file fee for TaxCut Basic Desktop.

Taxcut Premium + E-file and Premium + State + Efile

Five free federal e-file tax returns with TaxCut Premium + E-file.H & R Block / TaxCut
TaxCut Basic features with self employment, rental property, home office, business expenses and asset depreciation support.
  • Maximize itemized deductions
  • Quick access to IRS publications
  • Investment income assistance
  • One free Ask a Tax Advisor session
  • Deduction Pro and WILLPower included with Windows software.
TaxCut Premium + E-file desktop - $34.95
Add TaxCut State - $29.95, $19.95 for state e-file.
TaxCut Premium + State + E-file desktop - $49.95. $19.95 for state e-file.
TaxCut Premium Federal + State + E-file desktop - $49.95, includes one state, $19.95 state e-file.

TaxCut Online Premium + E-file - $39.95.
Add TaxCut Online State - $29.95, one free state e-file.

TaxCut Home & Business + E-file (Windows Desktop Only)

Prepare both personal and business tax returns with TaxCut Home and Business.H & R Block / TaxCut
TaxCut Home & Business includes all features listed for TaxCut Premium Federal + State + E-file desktop software, plus tools to prepare a business return.

  • Guidance and advice for corporate, S-corp, partnerships and LLC returns
  • Estates and trusts
  • Complete forms for payroll (Form 941) and employers (Forms W-2 & 1099) as well as non-profit tax returns (Form 990)
  • Business federal program and unlimited business state programs
  • Business Attorney included, for preparing business documents and forms
TaxCut Home & Business Desktop - $79.95 (Windows only), includes one free personal state return and unlimited business states. 19.95 for state e-file.

TaxCut Signature Online

TaxCut Signature has year-round tax advice from an H&R Block tax professional.H & R Block / TaxCut
TaxCut Signature Online (no Windows desktop version) gives you all the tools of TaxCut Premium + E-file along with the following extra services:

  • A tax professional reviews, signs and e-files your return for you
  • Unlimited live tax advice, all year-round
  • Access to year-round tax advice from an H&R Block tax professional
TaxCut Signature Online cost - $79.95, state an additional $29.95, which include state e-file.
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