TurboTax Deluxe
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Federal $69, state $59. Itemized deductions, mortgage interest, charitable contributions. Best for homeowners.
Buy at turbotax.intuit.com. Look for 20-30% off at Costco or Sam's Club for boxed copies. The 'TurboTax Live' tier ($100+ premium) connects you to a CPA โ only worth it for complex situations.
TurboTax Deluxe is the smoothest tax software experience. The interview-style UX walks you through each question with explanations and common situations. The 'why?' tooltips are genuinely helpful for first-time filers. At $69 federal + $59 state ($128 total), it's the most expensive in this comparison by a meaningful margin. Worth it if you have anxiety about taxes or your situation is complex enough that the hand-holding matters.
Pros
- Best interview UX in the industry
- Free audit support included
- Maximum refund guarantee
Cons
- $128 total is highest in this comparison
- Heavy upsell prompts during filing
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