TurboTax Deluxe is 44 percent off before tax season

Tax season is fast approaching, and unfortunately for 2026, Direct File is no longer an option. Free, government-provided services have been shut down, so you may need to look at other federal programs, including IRS Free Fileto file your paperwork. If you don’t eligible for Free FileTurboTax may be your best bet for a relatively inexpensive, efficient way to file your taxes. While it pains us to suggest that you give money to a company that has spent decades lobbying to ensure that America’s tax system remains a nightmare, we can help you save a little money if you find that TurboTax is a necessary expense for you this year.

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With tax season just around the corner, Amazon is discounting the deluxe desktop edition of TurboTax by 44 percent.

Currently, Amazon is discounting the deluxe desktop edition of TurboTax by 44 percent. That gives you a $35 discount on software that normally costs $80, which you can use to file your individual state and federal taxes. For most Americans, that should include their needs.

However, if you are self-employed, you will have to pony up for more expensive ones Business version of TurboTaxwhich is currently 42 percent off, or $54 off. One last thing to note: you need a PC with Windows 11 or macOS Sonoma to run the software, so an older machine won’t, unfortunately.

An alternative is also sold from H&R Block. Amazon has H&R Block’s Deluxe + State tax software for 50 percent off, bringing it down to just $30. It works on Windows and Mac devices and allows you to import your personal tax returns from the previous year, even from competing software like TurboTax and Quicken.