This giveaway has ended and prizes have been claimed, but don’t despair. Read on to learn how you might still qualify for free tax preparation software. Ha ha. That rhymes.
Last Thursday, I attended a Meet and Eat and Drink hosted by the good folks of TurboTax. Although I absolutely adore and appreciate you, dear reader, I was mostly concerned about what I could get for myself – in addition to the free food and drinks. I left the event with three burning hot gift cards for free federal and state tax return preparation using TurboTax Deluxe Online 2009.
Don’t get too excited. Y’all ain’t getting all of ‘em. I’m keeping one. Even though I’m a CPA, I’m not a tax specialist, and I, shamefully, still need to file my 2008 state tax return.
Before entering the giveaway, please consider whether you already qualify for free e-filing. There are governmental initiatives in place that might allow you to use other tax prep software at no cost. According to the Internal Revenue Service’s web site, approximately 70% of U.S. taxpayers can file their federal income tax return using such a free service. Some companies will even allow you to free-file (I just made that word up) your state tax return, so I highly encourage you to head on over to www.IRS.gov/freefile to find out if you qualify.
Do it now. I’ll wait.
Additionally, TurboTax Online Free Edition is available to taxpayers who file relatively simple federal returns (state returns carry an additional cost). Unlike the free products offered through the IRS’ web site, an adjusted gross income in excess of $57,000 won’t exclude you from the offer.
Assuming you’re still bound to pay for federal and/or state tax prep or are just too lazy to determine otherwise, HERE’S HOW TO ENTER.
Record your entries in the Comments section below. Remember to include a valid e-mail address as this is how I’ll contact you if you’re a winner.
You can enter the giveaway up to 4 different ways.
1) Leave a comment telling me how you plan on filing your federal and state income tax returns for free OR at a discounted price.
If you choose to enter the giveaway using any of the methods below, please submit a separate comment for each one.
2) Subscribe to You Have More Than You Think via RSS feed or e-mail.
3) Follow me on Twitter.
4) Blog or tweet about this giveaway.
This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only. No entries will be accepted after 11:59 PM EST on Sunday, January 24, 2010. If you’re one of the winners, you’ll have 48 hours to respond after being notified before an alternate is chosen.
Good luck!!!
About Shawanda Greene
Thanks to @BudgetsAreSexy, I found you on Twitter! Super excited to be connected!
@Katelin me too! Thanks for this super comp!
I always use Turbotax and get it on sale. I usually wait until I can find the deal or have them send me a code.
I always use turbotax also. Sign me up!
Just thought I would let you know.
We are having a just because giveaway
$50 gift certificate.
No need to folllow or twiiter, or blog, just say what you think you might like and leave a comment.
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I usually just e-file my returns through one of the partners listed on the IRS.GOV site, but TurboTax Deluxe would be nice.
I am planning on using Turbo Tax through my credit union, but I would love to have it for free instead!
I am also a new twitter follower @couponteacher. Looking forward to your tweets.
Whoa! I would really like to win this. We do not qualify for the free one and I have been doing the slow, paper thing for years. This would be awesome. Thanks for the opportunity.
Keep in mind that TurboTax Free Edition is also available directly from our website at http://www.turbotax.com. TurboTax Free Edition is for those filers who have relatively simple returns. Best of all, there is no income limit (as is the case with the free version at http://www.irs.gov).
I hope this information helps.
Bob Meighan
VP, TurboTax
Updated. I've actually filed my federal tax return using the free edition of TurboTax for the last couple years.
I'm already following you on twitter, and added you to my twitter list of PF bloggers. Also already subscribed to RSS.
I hope to win this contest so that I can file for free!
I subscribe via email.
We usually try to find tax software for free after rebate.
You know I'm a big fan, so of course I follow you via @msjaszy and @modernhippiemag plus I am subscribed to your email AND RSS…okay maybe I'm a bit obsessed!
Up until I started my own business, I always did my taxes using TurboTax, it really is extremely easy to use and filing online is very convenient. Most times I got my refund via direct deposit within days. Now that I can no longer afford to have someone else do my taxes I will once again turn to Turbo Tax.
One year, it only took me like a week to get a refund via direct deposit. Another year I think I would've had to pay a $30 fee for the privilege, so I decided to wait the 6 weeks for a hard check.
I have used the free version of Turbo Tax to file my son and my daughter's simple tax returns. And for myself I have been using TaxAct. I would really love to win this deluxe edition of Turbo Tax because in 2009 my husband finally after three years of waiting got his Social Security disability and since he was paid for the 3 back years I have no idea how to do out taxes this year. So I was planning to use a tax accountant. Maybe I could do my taxes myself If I win this. Thanks.
We always use turbo tax and pay their fee
We usually buy Turbo Tax – so it would be great to win it!
I love Turbo Tax and don't qualify for the free version. If I don't win a free verson then I will search for the best promotion code to get a discount on the program…sometimes its better than the discount Turbo Tax emails me for being a past customer.
signed up for email subscription
signed up to follow you on twitter
We always use TurboTax.
I will be doing my federal online for free and buying the state separately. Hopign to get them done early this year!
I am now an email subscriber!
Following on Twitter!
I will make my husband do it. He will in turn by Turbo Tax to make it much more manageable.
Well, I was planning on doing my taxes by hand, the old school way, but if I win a TurboTax then I’ll be happy to try that instead!
We always file online. I would love to have a free Turbo Tax to use though!! We filed for free until we had to include ltos of extra stuff!
We have used Turbo tax for the past 3 years. We always save a ton of money by using their service online.
I usually have the family CPA do them, but (as I am every year) I am bound and determined to do it myself this year.
Also, I follow you on Twitter!
I use TurboTax every year – we need the deluxe version because of a home-based business, so we can't ever get the free versions! I'd LOVE to win this!! Keepin' my finger crossed!
I'm now following you on twitter (@sdenis1), would love a copy!
Hubby is a teacher and always receives a coupon for the local tax preparer in our area. I would love to do it on our own and for free though!
My library has a free do-your-taxes volunteer program!
I use the free version of Turbox Tax.
hawaiismn(at)gmail(dot)com
I'm a subscriber, via Google Reader.
hawaiismn(at)gmail(dot)com
I'm following you on Twitter.
hawaiismn(at)gmail(dot)com
I've had the auto-renewal for TurboTax for a long time, but last year I got a free copy in the mail (still not sure why). So I cancelled the renewal for this year and I'm keeping my fingers crossed. But I'm not picky as to *where* that free copy comes from.
I use Turbotax every year and love it. I'd love to win it!
I have always used TurboTax online, because it works best for us and we do not qualify for free file. To make it discounted though, we pay out of the refund we get back.
I am a new Twitter follower!
I am also a new email subscriber!
I blogged about the giveaway: http://raising3boysinny.blogspot.com/.
I am now following you on twitter….KatyLMA
I file for free by having my mom help me do it. She says I can do it…it's not hard…but I think it seems incredibly confusing!
States if I should use Turbo Tax Deluxe if I claim Childcare Expenses. That's me! So, If I win… than I will save on filing my taxes by using the FREE gift card you are (hopefully) going to send me way.
BTW, I am jealous of your meet ups over there in DC. That was a great group pic of you all.
Tis Subscribed via Email.
Already follow you on Twitter.
Re-Tweeted, too.
PLanning on using Turbo Tax.
Hoping to file for free. our old tax guy, who was great, retired and we have not had luck finding a new one yet.
annemolino at hotmail dot com