Stick it to the tax (preparation) man

It's tax season, and many of you will do your own taxes using TurboTax or TaxCut software.  Don't forget that if you made less than $54,000, you qualify for free online filing.  Using the online product will generally be cheaper (unless you file multiple returns), but some of you might worry about having your sensitive information out there on the internet.

Here are the current best deals (on TurboTax Deluxe Federal & State):

Buying the box (~$75 for initial filing, $36 for additional filings):

• Amazon sells TurboTax for $40 (free shipping & no tax) + $36 if you plan to e-file



• Costco sells TurboTax for $36 (but tax -- and $10 shipping if ordered online -- could bring it above Amazon)

TurboTax Online ($45 per filing included):

• 25% off federal and state ($45)
  
  • Fidelity (you don't even have to be a customer, just follow this link)



• 30% off federal ($50) - worse deal than Fidelity if you must file state
  
  • Scottrade
  
  
  
  • T. Rowe Price
  
  
  
  • Chase