Turbo Tax Discount for Amex Customers (and Others?)

Published on February 2nd, 2011
Modified on March 26th, 2013 - 18 Comments
Filed under: Frugality, Taxes

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18 Responses to “Turbo Tax Discount for Amex Customers (and Others?)”

1. 1
   Raj Says:
   February 2nd, 2011 at 5:26 pm

   This is for online filing only, not applicable if you want to use desktop version.

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   Aaron Says:
   February 2nd, 2011 at 5:40 pm

   Also note that the discount only applies to filing federal taxes, not state taxes. You can get a 25% discount on both fed & state through sites like Fidelity (so I’ve read; I’m having trouble finding the link right now).

3. 3
   James Says:
   February 2nd, 2011 at 6:21 pm

   Hi, I work for Intuit (the makers of TurboTax). In response to Raj’s comment…

   “This is for online filing only, not applicable if you want to use desktop version.”

   Actually, American Express card members can get a 25% discount on the desktop versions of the software from this site. Just click on the download tab.

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   Simon Says:
   February 2nd, 2011 at 7:27 pm

   Fidelity and Vanguard offer 25% off both Federal and State. State is the relatively expensive item and the work is minimal but the host pretty high. Anyone can sign up for a Fidelity account (even with no money invested) and get the discount. Here is the Vanguard link: https://personal.vanguard.com/us/insights/taxcenter/qdi/turbotax

5. 5
   Nickel Says:
   February 2nd, 2011 at 9:46 pm

   Aaron: Right. That’s why I specified “Federal” in the opening sentence.

6. 6
   Kev Says:
   February 3rd, 2011 at 8:26 am

   And Others – I received a similar offer Capital One: 25% off the desktop software.

   I still find H&R Block At Home (TaxCut) to be the better deal after retailers like Best Buy kick in their part. I purchased the Premium version of H&R Block at Best Buy last week – $10.00 off + $15.00 Best Buy gift card. Not bad… Especially when you factor in that H&R Block’s package is usually $10 – $15 dollars cheaper than Turbo Tax to begin with.

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   Kevin Says:
   February 3rd, 2011 at 8:37 am

   If I am an Amex and a Vanguard customer do I get 50% off?

8. 8
   Andrew Says:
   February 3rd, 2011 at 12:08 pm

   Thanks for sharing this! I filed my taxes this morning and read your blog right before doing so. You saved me $10!

9. 9
   Raj Says:
   February 3rd, 2011 at 12:11 pm

   @James – Thanks! I see that now. The desktop edition has free state so its a good deal with 25% off.

10. 10
    ThankMeLater Says:
    February 16th, 2011 at 7:23 pm

    With Chase, you get 35% off

    turbotax.intuit.com/affiliate/chase

11. 11
    Venkat Says:
    February 21st, 2011 at 7:36 am

    Hi, Please advice on my scenario below, what is the best software in cost effective way?

    1) 2 W-2’s from two employers in two different states
    2) 2 States
    3) 1 City
    4) Itemization required – relocation, child care expenses and stocks etc.

    Thanks.

12. 12
    Carol Says:
    March 7th, 2011 at 9:00 pm

    Thanks so much for the discount link. just filed my taxes and it saved me some money from the federal fees.
    i also will be getting a refund.

13. 13
    Pepe Says:
    April 8th, 2011 at 3:49 pm

    Thanks. You can file & pay federal return first with AMEX discount, and then add & pay state return with Fidelity discount, so you get the best deal!

14. 14
    MR_GEO Says:
    April 10th, 2011 at 7:35 pm

    Just an FYI – I used the link (Thanks BTW!) and saved 17 dollars and change for the downloaded Deluxe version and when I went to pay, because I guess I have bought stuff from Intuit before, it used my stored VISA card not my AE card and it still went through which is OK by me (I have VISA and AE.) I hope I don’t get a charge back on my VISA? Mr Geo

15. 15
    Nora Says:
    April 18th, 2011 at 6:07 pm

    PEPE — Exactly the answer I was looking for!! Glad to know both are possible if you work the system!
    Brilliant!

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