TaxCut Basic + eFile vs. TurboTax Basic + eFile - What is the Real Value - H&R Block

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Compare TaxCut^® Basic + E-File
to TurboTax^® Basic + E-File.

Prepare and print multiple federal tax returns

$29.95

$29.95

E-file up to 5 federal tax returns

INCLUDED

INCLUDED

Prepare and print one state tax return

$29.95

$39.95

E-file one state tax return

$19.95

$19.95

Live tax advice from a tax professional*

$19.95

$29.95

Audit protection with live tax professional support when you e-file or print**

INCLUDED

$39.95

Total for preparing and e-filing up to 5 federal tax returns,
1 state tax return, including live tax advice and audit protection

$99.80

$159.75

Win Download
Mac Download

Difference of
$59.95!

*Live Tax Advice: TaxCut "Ask a Tax Advisor" includes one session on one tax topic with an H&R Block Tax Professional; no time restrictions. TurboTax fees for similar service through an outside vendor are: $29.95 for first 20 minutes; $19.95 each add'l 20 minutes.

**Live Audit Support: TaxCut includes real live audit support with an H&R Block IRS-certified Enrolled Agent at no additional cost when you successfully e-file or mail and print your return. TurboTax, using a third-party vendor, has fees of $39.95 for similar support; or no charge for self-service downloadable forms from a web site.

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