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TurboTax
Guided tax preparation software that interviews you with plain-English questions, imports W-2s and 1099s automatically, and checks for 350+ deductions. Handles federal, state, and self-employment taxes.
Why It’s Useful
It translates intimidating tax forms into simple questions anyone can answer. The automated import and deduction-finding pays for itself many times over for most filers.
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