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TurboTax Premier (Desktop / Download)

Desktop edition for investments and rental property.

$115approx. — federal, see official site for current pricing

Approximate Federal + State download price; includes 5 federal e-files. State e-file may be extra. Confirm on the official site or retailer.

InvestorsRental property ownersFilers with 1099-B / 1099-DIVOffline-software fans

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Key features

  • Everything in Deluxe desktop
  • Investment sales: stocks, bonds, mutual funds (Schedule D)
  • Rental property income and depreciation (Schedule E)
  • Cost-basis and capital-gains guidance
  • Often includes one state download; 5 federal e-files

Specifications

PlatformDesktop (Windows / Mac download or CD)
Federal e-files included5
State includedOften one state download
Investments (Schedule D)Included
Rental (Schedule E)Included
Self-employment (Schedule C)Home & Business recommended

Pros

  • Investment and rental support, all offline
  • Five federal e-files for your household
  • Good cost-basis and depreciation tools

Cons

  • Not for substantial self-employment (get Home & Business)
  • State e-file may cost extra
  • Pricier than Deluxe

Premier desktop vs Premium online

On desktop, Intuit held onto the classic names: Premier handles investments and rental property, while self-employment lives over in Home & Business. That's different from the online lineup, where everything complex got merged into a single "Premium" edition. So if you have investments and a rental but no business income, desktop Premier is your precise fit — and it includes five federal e-files plus, in the Federal + State bundle, a state download.

Frequently asked questions

Does Premier desktop handle self-employment?

You can enter light 1099 income, but for real business income and expenses (Schedule C) the Home & Business desktop edition is the right choice.

Is desktop Premier the same as online Premium?

Not exactly. Desktop Premier covers investments and rental, while online Premium also folds in full self-employment. The lineups are named differently.

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