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Tax time: TurboTax versus TaxCut 2008

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February 5, 2009 11:25 AM PST

By: Jessica Dolcourt

Life Events

OK, OK. Doing taxes may be the last thing on your mind, but as long as you must file them (and you must), you should know there are some interesting differences between TaxCut and TurboTax, two top-tier tax-prep applications, that might help you decide which one to use for your 2008 return.

Overall, TurboTax 2008 does a better job calling out the tax law changes most important to Americans, including guiding you if you've lost your job or have had to foreclose on a home. It also offers more scenarios for folks affected by natural disasters.

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