Unused TurboTax 2023 Home and Business software - anyone need it?
So I ended up buying TurboTax 2023 Home and Business from Amazon a couple months ago but haven't even opened it. Ended up having to go to a tax professional instead because my situation got way more complicated than I expected (side business plus rental property was more than I wanted to handle myself lol). The software should work on both PC and Mac according to the packaging. It's the download version with a product key. Hate to see it go to waste since these things aren't cheap! If anyone here could use it for finishing up their 2023 taxes, just let me know. Seems silly to have it sitting here unused when someone might be able to save some $$$.
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Carmen Vega
Just a friendly heads-up - be careful about transferring tax software licenses. TurboTax's terms of service typically don't allow for transferring the license to another user, even if you haven't used it yet. They tie the license to the original purchaser. I've seen people get stuck when trying to activate a secondhand software key. TurboTax might refuse to activate it or provide support once they realize it's being used by someone other than the original purchaser. If you're looking to recoup some costs, you might want to check Amazon's return policy instead. Many digital products have a return window, especially if unused.
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Andre Rousseau
•Wait really? I had no idea the license was tied to the purchaser. How would they even know though? It's not like they check ID when you install it, right?
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Carmen Vega
•They typically link the product key to the account used for activation, which includes the purchaser's information from Amazon. When someone else tries to use it, the system can detect it's being activated on a different account. Some people have gotten lucky and had no issues, but others have encountered problems during installation or when seeking support later. If you're receiving technical help, they may ask for proof of purchase that matches your name.
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Zoe Stavros
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Jamal Harris
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GalaxyGlider
•I'm always skeptical of these online tax tools. How does it compare to something like TurboTax in terms of finding all possible deductions? And is it secure? Last thing I need is my financial docs getting leaked.
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Zoe Stavros
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Jamal Harris
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Liam Sullivan
•How does this actually work? Do they use some kind of bot to stay on hold so you don't have to? I don't understand how they get through faster than a regular person would.
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Amara Okafor
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Mei Wong
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Amara Okafor
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Giovanni Colombo
If you still have the TurboTax, I might be interested. My situation is pretty basic - W2 job plus a small side business selling crafts online. Do you think the Home & Business version would be overkill for me? I used the Deluxe version last year but my online sales have increased.
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Yuki Kobayashi
•I think the Home & Business would actually be perfect for your situation with the online craft sales. It's specifically designed for people with a small business or self-employment income. The Deluxe version doesn't include all the business expense categories and Schedule C support that you probably need. Let me figure out how to get this to you without violating any terms of service. Might need to check what the other commenter mentioned about transfers not being allowed.
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Giovanni Colombo
•Thanks for the info! That makes sense about the Schedule C support. I didn't realize how many business deductions I might be missing with just the Deluxe version. Please let me know what you find out about transferring it.
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Fatima Al-Qasimi
Has anyone tried FreeTaxUSA? It's way cheaper than TurboTax and handles all the same forms. I switched last year and it was honestly better than TurboTax for my needs (W2 plus rental property). The interface isn't as pretty but it gets the job done for like 1/5 of the price.
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StarStrider
•I second this! Been using FreeTaxUSA for 3 years now. It handles my freelance work and investment accounts perfectly. Federal filing is free and state is only like $15. No idea why people still pay $100+ for TurboTax.
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