TurboTax Deluxe is on sale for only $45 ahead of tax season<p>With the spring approaching, it's time to start thinking about how you'll file your taxes. Unfortunately, with the <a data-i13n="cpos:1;pos:1" href="
https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/the-irs-free-tax-filing-tool-reportedly-wont-be-offered-in-2026-185430716.html">recent demise of Direct File[/url], there isn't a free, government-provided alternative to TurboTax in 2026, and you'll need to look to other federal programs, including <a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="
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https://prospect.org/2025/04/17/2025-04-17-intuit-turbotax-wins-battle-against-taxpayers-irs-direct-file/">spent decades lobbying[/url] to ensure America's tax system remains a nightmare, we can at least save you some money if TurboTax is your only option.</p>
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https://www.amazon.com/TurboTax-Business-Desktop-Federal-Download/dp/B0FWV2NJV5/ref=ast_sto_dp_puis?th=1">Business version of TurboTax[/url], 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. H&R Block is having a similar sale on their Deluxe software as well.</p>
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