TurboTax Premier Federal + State + eFile 2008 [OLD VERSION]

Guides you step-by-step through investments and rental property.

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TurboTax Premier guides taxpayers step-by-step through investment and rental property income. The software includes everything in TurboTax Deluxe, plus extra assistance for stocks, bonds and mutual funds. TurboTax Premier also includes tax-saving advice for 401(k)s and IRAs. TurboTax Premier makes it easy to report rental property income and maximize rental property deductions. Plus, it offers help for refinancing rental property.

Asks easy questions
We customize questions to your unique situation, import your info from last year, and put it all on the right tax forms for you. Click to enlarge.

Maximizes personal and business deductions
We search for more than 350 personal and self-employment deductions to get you the biggest tax refund possible--guaranteed. Click to enlarge.

Efile for a fast refund
Efile with direct deposit to get your refund in as few as 8 days. Federal efile included.

Helps You Get the Most from Your Investments

Exclusive--Imports Your Investment Info
Saves time by automatically importing your investment info directly from your financial institution.

Helps You Accurately Report Investment Sales
Walks you through reporting sales of stocks, bonds and mutual funds. Automatically calculates capital gains/losses and keeps track of those that carry over to future tax returns.

Determines Your Cost Basis
Finds your accurate purchase price for stock sales, in three easy steps.

Helps with Employee Stock Plans
Guides you through reporting sales and automatically determines your correct basis for selling shares purchased at different times or different prices.

Speeds Up Multiple Investment Entry
Short-cut interview lets you quickly enter multiple investments and provides extra help and guidance if you need it.

401(k) Maximizer
Shows you how to increase your 401(k) contribution without decreasing your take-home pay.

Exclusive--Helps You Find Every Rental Deduction
Finds over 20 deductions for landlords, from travel to advertising to repairs to insurance.

Exclusive--Shows Your Best Rental Depreciation Method
Simplifies reporting rental property depreciation and shows which depreciation method will get you the biggest tax deduction.

Simplifies Reporting Multiple Properties
Short-cut interview speeds you through entering multiple rental properties and provides extra help and guidance if you need it.

Maximizes Refinancing Deductions
Guides you through deducting points, appraisal fees, recording costs, and more so you don"t miss a single chance to save.

Handles Supplemental Partnership Expenses
Guides you through deducting your out-of-pocket partnership expenses.

Helps with New Rental Properties
Shows you step by step how to set up new rental properties.

Filing Multiple Returns? It"s Easy with TurboTax
You can prepare and print unlimited federal and state returns and e-file up to five federal returns (per IRS guidelines) with TurboTax at no additional charge. You get all the features and benefits of TurboTax, like year-over-year transfer and audit support tools.

Federal e-filing is easy, fast and more accurate than paper filing and eliminates paperwork hassles. You"ll receive IRS confirmation your return has been received and best of all, you"ll get a faster refund—in as little as 8 days.* And you can start and work on as many returns as you like and still use all the tax planning features (scenario and alternative planning) you"ve come to value without having to pay extra.

*IRS typically estimates 8-15 days for efile with direct deposit.

Finds All the Deductions You Deserve

Maximizes Your Tax Deductions
Asks simple questions about your income, family situation and changes in your tax situation. Then, based on your answers, searches for more than 350 deductions to get you the biggest tax refundÑguaranteed.

Looks for Deduction Opportunities as You Go
Shows you which deductions you"ve taken. Which deductions you haven"t. And tells you how to qualify for just about any deduction, so you don"t miss any opportunities to save.

Gets You the Maximum Deduction for Donations
ItsDeductible (included) helps you accurately value items you donate to charity--no more guessing. Plus, it tracks other donations such as cash, mileage and stocks, to help you get every charitable deduction you"re entitled to.

Improved--Handles Your Life Changes
Changed jobs? Got married? Bought a home? Had a baby? TurboTax guides you through common life changes, explains how the changes will impact your taxes, and tells you what you can deduct.

Helps with Medical Expenses
Does all the math and tells you if you qualify to deduct your medical expenses for maximum tax savings.

Helps You Reduce Audit Risk

New--Tracks Your Audit Risk
Audit Risk Meter checks your tax return for common audit triggers. Shows whether your risk is high or low. And provides tips to help you reduce your chance of an audit.

Includes Downloadable Audit Support Center
Gives you step-by-step guidance on everything you need to know and do if the IRS contacts you.

Alerts You to Audit Red Flags
Compares your deductions to national averages for your income bracket so you can quickly see if your deductions fall outside the norm and could possibly trigger an audit.

Also Available: Audit Defense
Provides full-service representation by a trained tax professional. You will never have to meet with the IRS, unless you want to.

Why TurboTax Premier is the easiest choice for you...

TurboTax Premier was designed to help you make the most of your investments and rental property deductions, so you get the biggest tax refund possible.

Choose TurboTax Premier if any of the following apply to you:

• You sold stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or options for an employee stock plan
  
  
• You own rental property
  
  
• You are the beneficiary of an estate or trust (received a K-1 form)
  
  

  If you are a sole proprietor, consultant, 1099 contractor, or single-owner LLC, choose TurboTax Home & Business. It has everything in Premier, PLUS expanded guidance to help you maximize home office, vehicle, and other business deductions.

  If you own an S Corp, partnership, C Corp, or multiple-owner LLC, choose TurboTax Business.

  Does the Hard Work for You

  Asks Easy Questions, Tailored to You
  Guides you step by step through your tax return and puts your answers on the right tax forms for you. Skips interview questions that don"t apply to you, so you can finish your return faster.

  Improved--Automatically Fills in W-2 and 1099 Info
  Gets your W-2 and 1099 data directly from over 100,000 participating employers and financial institutions and automatically puts it in the right tax forms. A brief summary lets you review and edit downloaded information if necessary.

  Transfers Last Year"s Tax Info
  No retyping necessary. Fills in information from your previous year"s return to save time and increase accuracy. Shows you what you"re importing and where it goes in your return. You can also import from other tax software including TaxACT and H&R Block"s TaxCut.

  Imports Your Financial Data
  Imports information from your financial software (including Quicken, QuickBooks 2007 and higher, and Microsoft Money) so you can skip the cut and paste this year.

  Provides Help and Advice When You Need It

  Live Tax Answers
  Get live answers online from TurboTax experts and other TurboTax users in our Live Community. Plus you"ll have instant access to answers to commonly asked tax questions on every screen.

  Straightforward Guidance & Advice
  Find help on any tax topic from anywhere within TurboTax. Get plain-English explanations of specific tax areas and helpful examples when you need them.

  New--Guide Me
  Not sure how to answer a tax question? We"ll guide you to the right answer, making your taxes even easier.

  New--Explains Your Return
  Shows you a summary of your return, including income, tax, credits and payments so you know your taxes are accurate. Provides recommendations to help you get an even bigger refund next year.

  FREE Technical Support
  Got a software question? No problem! Get answers from a TurboTax expert via e-mail, phone, or live chat.

  Spots Errors and Shows How to Fix Them

  Checks for Mistakes
  Double-checks your return for errors, so you can be confident your taxes are done right.

  Guaranteed Accurate Calculations
  If you should get hit with an IRS or state penalty or interest due to a TurboTax calculation error, we"ll pay you the penalty and interest.

  Keeps You Up-to-Date with the Latest Tax Laws
  With a single click you can check for updates each time you start to ensure your return includes the latest IRS and state tax forms. No more disruptions while you work on your return.

  Get Your Refund Faster with Included Federal Efile

  Improved--Shows Your Tax Refund in Real Time
  Watch your refund add up as you complete your return. Our improved Dual Refund Monitor constantly displays and updates both your federal and state refunds (or taxes due) as you complete your federal return.

  New--Federal Efile Included
  Get your refund in as few as 8 days with efile and direct deposit. Five federal efiles are included with TurboTax at no extra charge. If you"re a returning user, we"ll automatically transfer your efile information from your previous year"s return to save you even more time.

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