TurboTax Basic 2007 [OLD VERSION]

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TurboTax Basic 2007 guides you through your tax return, with simple-to-understand questions to help you finish and file your taxes. You can import your information from last year, check for errors, and complete all the necessary forms. Plus, youll get the largest tax refund possible, guaranteed.

TurboTax Basic 2007 guides you through your tax return, with simple-to-understand questions to help you finish and file your taxes. You can import your information from last year, check for errors, and complete all the necessary forms. Plus, you'll get the largest tax refund possible, guaranteed.

Expert Help for Simple Returns

Automatically Import Your W-2s
Don't understand your W-2? Make it easy. Import your income directly from participating employers.

Answer Easy Questions
No tax lingo here. TurboTax Basic walks you through your return, asking easy questions in clear language. We put your answers on the right forms for you. Easily skip sections that don't apply to you or explore every one. It's your choice.

Transfer Info from Last Year's Return
Watch as TurboTax Basic automatically transfers info from last year's return to this year's. Just confirm your past entries to save valuable time.

Transfer Info into TurboTax State
Kick back and watch your federal information transfer into TurboTax State - automatically. You'll be half finished before you even start your state return (fees apply).

GUARANTEED. Accurate Calculations
Rest assured your return will be error free. TurboTax Basic double checks for accuracy and completeness. We do the math and put accurate figures on your tax forms - guaranteed. TurboTax Basic conveniently imports information from your financial software. Import from Quicken®, QuickBooks®, and Microsoft Money®

eFile* or Print Your Return
Get almost instant gratification. When you electronically file your return - or eFile, you'll receive an IRS confirmation your return has been officially filed. What's more, you'll receive your direct deposit refund in as few as 9 days. Or, choose to print and mail your return. *Additional fees apply to eFile.

Join the Millions Who Trust TurboTax

Relax. TurboTax is dedicated to protecting your personal and financial information. From the most advanced technology to our relentless Privacy Team, we have you covered.

Your Information Travels Safely
We protect your info like the Department of Defense protects theirs. Before you eFile, TurboTax encodes your information with the most advanced encryption technology. Only our computers can decode it, so you don't have to worry about unapproved viewers.

Your Computer Stores Your Information
After you eFile, rest assured only you can access your return. TurboTax CD and Download products store your information right on your computer. You control it.

Our Commitment to You
Our Privacy Team's only job is to guard you and your information.

Tax Forms
It's not as bad as it looks. Here are just some of the forms that TurboTax Basic fills out for you:

• Form 1040 Individual Income Tax Return
• Form 1040A Individual Income Short Form
• Form 1040EZ Individual Income Tax Return EZ
• Form 1040-V Payment Vouchers
• Form 1040X Amended Individual Tax Return
• Form 1099-DIV Dividend Income Worksheet
• Form 1099-G Certain Government Payments
• Form 1099-INT Interest Income Worksheet
• Form 1099-MISC Miscellaneous Income Worksheet
• Form 1099-MSA Medical Savings Account Distribution
• Form 1099-OID Original Issue Discount
• Form 1099-Q Qualified Education Program Payments
• Form 1099-R Distributions from Retirement Plans Worksheet
• Form 1116 Foreign Tax Credit
• Form 1310 Stmt of Person Claiming Refund
• Form 2106 Employee Business Expenses
• Form 2120 Multiple Support Declaration
• Form 2210 Underpayment of Estimated Tax
• Form 2210AI Annualized Income
• Form 2441 Child and Dependent Care Expenses

Plus tons more to get all of your taxes taken care of.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 3.0 / 5.0

Simple to use.:

I bought this since it would be the 1st year I did taxes after having a child and wanted to make sure I did it correctly. It is very simple and easy to follow. My complaint is that it does not give examples (like the more expensive version) of charity deductions. Which I was hoping for so I could do a mock run and see if I donated some items I have if it would make a difference or not. Next year I will get the other version. All in all though simple.

Turbotax: more like Turbo Super Awesome!:

This game is awesome. It's like I'm actually doing my taxes. It's very realistic, if you screw up then you get audited, and you also get tax refunds sometimes. Protip: register as a dependent for your first couple of playthroughs until you figure out the game mechanics. 5/5 butt apples!

Bad deal:

I thought I could save money using this cheaper version of turbotax. I was unable to transfer information from last year's turbotax which was done online. I had to start all over, paying the online price, and returned this bit of useless programming to turbotax.

too basic to be of use:

To those complaining of incorrect treatment of income or expenses, for years this has been the case with TurboTax.
I've always used TurboTax and I can't remember a single return that was correct without substantial editing. Anytime you get off the beaten track (partnerships, trusts, Katrina damage, etc) its a deficient app. You must check your returns and insure the manner in which deductions are being handled makes sense.
You also have to check what's printed on the forms. Last year I got a... more info

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