Tax Software: Basic vs. Home/Business?

Thanks for the question. I was pondering this some this year too. I've always gotten the Deluxe to get the State Software along with the Federal and have it all just go right from one to the other.

I do sub-contracting work in addition to my W2 work and the Deluxe last year worked great, gave me good information and help doing the Schedule C, depreciation, and other information. This year I did not want to pay for the Home/Business since mine is such a small business.

The software companies pack more 'features' such as how to improve on..., increase..., additional deductions you might have missed help..., etc in the more expensive versions than the lower versions. If you don't need the additional help, you don't need the additional cost. If you wanted to analysis your rentals with costs and income, then the higher level Turbo would be what you would buy.

I'm getting the lowest level with the state software. You helped me. Thanks.

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It sounds like you have done your homework. First, you need to have pretty good idea of what forms you'll need. Then just compare the list of forms covered by each program. They are listed on the package. I doubt the Basic has much on depreciation, but pretty sure it will handle Schedule C (for our LLC business) and Schedule E (rentals).