It's almost time for our annual reckoning with Uncle Sam, and tens of millions of taxpayers are faced with the same problems: taxes are complicated and mistakes can be costly. Intuit's TurboTax®, the top-selling tax preparation software of all time1, launched today for tax year 2003, makes taxes simple and gives you confidence your taxes are done right.
Only TurboTax for 2003 delivers a five-part accuracy system. Whether you're a long-time customer or new to TurboTax, you can be confident that your taxes are complete and calculations are guaranteed 100 percent accurate. The five parts of the system work together to build confidence step-by-step so that when you're finished, you're assured that your taxes are done right.
- Part I: TurboTax starts with the most complete and thorough interview available.
- Part II: TurboTax asks you simple and easy-to-understand questions.
- Part III: TurboTax thoroughly addresses any changes in your life.
- Part IV: TurboTax does the calculations for you, using all the latest tax laws.
- Part V: TurboTax helps you slash your taxes by scouring your return for deductions and credits so you can be confident that you're not paying a penny more than you have to.
The most complete and thorough tax interview
TurboTax for 2003 starts with the most complete and thorough interview available in tax software today. That means you won't be forced to read tax forms or complicated instructions or do calculations by hand, drastically reducing any chance for error or omission.
Compare TurboTax to other tax software products. Many send users to complicated and hard-to-understand IRS forms and publications, sometimes requiring them to do complex calculations themselves. One prominent tax software product tells users - in at least 22 different places - to "click the Whole Form" button and make their entries directly onto IRS forms. That's because they fail to offer step-by-step interview coverage, even in some common areas. TurboTax has a comprehensive interview that captures all the information needed to accurately and painlessly prepare your return.
"The fact is, not all tax software is created equal. Every year, millions of taxpayers choose TurboTax for a reason," said Tom Allanson, general manager of Intuit's Consumer Tax Group. "Bottom line, TurboTax is easier-to-use and it does the hard work for you so you know that we've got you covered. We understand that taxes are complicated. Giving our customers confidence is what TurboTax is all about."
Questions are easy to understand and answer
TurboTax is easier to use than ever before - the result of improved and simplified language that's new this year. Throughout the Interview, especially in the most common areas such as income and deductions, TurboTax translates tax jargon into simple, everyday English so you can answer questions with confidence.
For example, one competing program asks users if they received "a Form 1099-G for 2003," tax jargon for getting a state or local tax refund. TurboTax uses easily recognizable terms and simply asks "Did you receive a state or local tax refund during 2003?" Just one of the ways TurboTax takes the guesswork and confusion out of taxes by using easy-to-understand language.
TurboTax addresses changes in your life - big and small - that affect your taxes
It's easy to lose confidence in your ability to do your own taxes when something changes in your life - you get a new job, buy a house, get married or have a baby. But with TurboTax 2003, there's no need to worry. The TurboTax Life Events Interview means no matter what changed in your life, TurboTax will handle it completely.
TurboTax clearly and simply asks you about these important changes up front, when you start your return, because this is when it matters most. TurboTax tells you what information you need and points out all the tax implications so you have a complete picture of how these changes will affect your taxes.
Personalized to you and your tax situation
With an enhanced Welcome Back Interview, TurboTax personalizes the Interview to you and your tax situation. It starts with information from last year's tax return to streamline your Interview for this year. TurboTax confirms this information and asks if anything has changed. Based on this, TurboTax puts the questions that apply to you up front and eliminates questions that don't apply so you can focus on the areas that are most important to you.
"Being more personalized creates a do-it-yourself experience that is very much like going to a professional," explained Allanson. "Based on the information you transfer from last year's return, whether you used TurboTax or other tax software, TurboTax knows enough about you to ask the right questions, in the right order. Like a tax pro, TurboTax covers all bases to ensure we earn your confidence that everything is covered and nothing slips through the cracks."
100 percent Accuracy Guarantee
Having confidence your taxes are done right means making sure you get every deduction to which you're entitled. To do this, TurboTax scours your return for deductions and credits so you don't leave money on the table. And its extensive review ensures nothing is overlooked and potential audit triggers are flagged.
TurboTax guarantees the accuracy of its calculations because it's created by hundreds of experienced and knowledgeable tax experts. We're so confident in the calculations that we'll gladly pay you the penalty plus interest if you pay an IRS or state penalty because of a TurboTax calculation error.
Pricing
Whether your tax return is simple or complex, there's a TurboTax product that is right for you. TurboTax software starts at just $19.95. For more pricing information, visit www.intuit.com/turbotaxpress.
