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TurboTax Deluxe is on sale for $45 ahead of tax seasonWe hate to recommend Intuit's software, but for some people it's a necessary evil.
Igor BonifacicSenior reporterMon, January 19, 2026 at 8:48 PM UTCAdd Engadget on GoogleWith the spring approaching, it's time to start thinking about how you'll file your taxes. Unfortunately, with the recent demise of Direct File, there isn't a free, government-provided alternative to TurboTax in 2026, and you'll need to look to other federal programs, including IRS Free File, to file your paperwork. If you don't qualify for Free File, chances are you'll need to dish out cash for Intuit's software. And while we hate to suggest you give money to a company that has spent decades lobbying to ensure America's tax system remains a nightmare, we can at least save you some money if TurboTax is your only option.
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TurboTax Deluxe Desktop Edition 2025
$45$80Save $35With tax season approaching, Amazon has discounted the deluxe desktop edition of TurboTax by 44 percent.
$45 at AmazonRight now, Amazon has discounted the deluxe desktop edition of TurboTax by 44 percent. That gets you $35 off software that normally costs $80, which you can use to file both your individual state and federal taxes. For most Americans, that should cover their needs, though if you're self-employed, you'll need to pony up for the more expensive Business version of TurboTax, which is currently 42 percent off, or $54 off. One last thing to note: you'll need a PC with either Windows 11 or macOS Sonoma to run the software, so an older machine won't do, unfortunately.
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