TurboTax Free Edition for 2011, 2012

Do I Have To Download The TurboTax Free Edition?

If you use the online version of TurboTax's free edition, you will not need to download or install anything. You do have to meet certain computer requirements.

If you click on the learn more link of the free edition tax software choice, you will be taken to the page that tells you all about the TurboTax Free Edition tax software and what you will need on your computer to use the tax interface. It's really very simple and you do not have to have a power horse computer to use the tax software. You can use a Windows platform or a Macintosh, both will work just fine.

If you purchase TurboTax from a store, you will be required to download the software CD to your computer.

To prepare your tax return using the free edition you must meet one of the qualifying criteria, which is mostly based on your income level. If you have a simple tax return and need little guidance, you will most likely qualify to use the free edition of TurboTax.

Whether you qualify for the free edition or are using another edition of TurboTax, they offer the best information and resources for preparing your taxes. For example:

• Allows for biggest refund – covers 350 deductions to help reduce your tax liability
• Helps you itemize charitable donations – you’ll receive full value of your donations
• Simplifies medical expenses – helps simplify to deduct your expenses
• Shows you where you stand – your refund is displayed on the screen during the entire process.
• Offers special guidance for first time users
• Handles changes in your life – becoming parents, getting married, buying/selling house, etc.
• Guarantees your tax return will be 100% accurate, which reduces your risk of being audited.
• Offers Customer Service 24 hours a day / 7 days a week.

TurboTax is the #1 rated tax software year after year. Of all the tax preparation software, TurboTax is the one that taxpayers choose most often. They guarantee your information to be safe and secure. Also, your information is available for you to import into your next tax return; there is no need to re-enter all of your personal information. You will simply be required to sign into your account and the information from the previous year will be imported into this year's form.

For more information on TurboTax free edition and answers to all your tax-related questions, visit TurboTax 2011, 2012.