I have a similar issue, and no solution.  

I have been using TurboTax for many years.  I would regularly buy the software on CD and I could run it multiple times and do up to 8 tax returns on it for my family - all for a single price of about $40-$50.

This year I chose to try the on-line version, assuming it would be cheaper since the costs to Intuit are reduced (no need to make and ship media).  I was wrong.  For the same price as all 6 returns I did last year, I did 1 return.  Each additional return cost the same and then one was $45.  All together I spent way more than double for something I could do for $50 last year.  

I have the same situation in that my spousal returns each cost me what I paid for everything last year.  The tax situations are relatively simple with a minimal amount of 'extras' yet I had to jump up to Premier Self-Employed (I am not) because of a simple investment portfolio.  

I will be going back to downloaded software next year, and may consider not using Turbo-Tax for the first time in over twenty years.

I'm hoping Inuit will change this for next tax season.  I researched other solutions, however, they bring you in with the 'free' return, then after spending time filling out forms a message reads it will cost you $45 and up per return. We used to call this Bait and Switch in marketing.

I have several questions.

None related to this post.

Why did Intuit deliberately make it so difficult for users to make posts?

Years ago I used to log in and simply ask a question.
Now after 5 minutes of navigating, I could not find any place where it allowed

me to ask a question.

I have questions about what products can fill my needs.
I don't know where or HOW to ask my questions!

@Mark4444 To create your own thread:

1. click on "Discuss" at the top of the page
2. click on a topic
3. click on sub-topic
4. click on "Ask A Question" next to the search bar

Susan I continue to be frustrated with this site!

I followed your instructions and was never given the 'Ask a Question' option.

I logged in. NO DICE.

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