Super-Fast Giveaway 3 copies of TurboTax Premier
Written by Elizabeth on April 8, 2008 – 1:03 pm -This contest is closed. Congratulations to the winners, Sheena, Lily, and Leigh!
Okay, I know this is cutting it pretty close to April 15th, but I also am willing to bet that there are 3 people out there who ALWAYS wait until the last minute to file their taxes. AND, I’m betting that there are 3 people who would like a copy of TurboTax Premier to help them with their filing! Here’s some interesting facts:
TurboTax Releases Its Seventh Annual List Of Top 10 Tax Procrastinating Cities; Chicago Takes The Top Spot For The First Time Ever
With the tax deadline of April 15 right around the corner, Intuit (NASDAQ: INTU), the maker of TurboTax products, again tallied last-minute online tax filings to find out which American cities are the biggest procrastinators when it comes to filing federal income tax returns.
The following list includes the TOP 10 TAX PROCRASTINATING CITIES IN AMERICA determined by the number of tax returns electronically filed online via the TurboTax Online service from April 14-April 17, 2007 (previous year ranking in parenthesis):
-Chicago, Ill. – (#2) – Chicago is the “Second City” no more as it takes the top spot for the first time in the seven years the list has been compiled.
-New York, N.Y. – (#5) – After procrastinating less last year, the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple takes its toll on taxpayers as NYC climbs back up the list to rank at Number 2. The Giants may be number one in pro football, but New York is second on our list of late filers.
-Houston, Texas – (#1) – Houstonians have topped our list more than any other city (three times) but must have tired of being the top procrastinators. Progress is progress and Houstonians drop two spots this year.
-Austin, Texas – (#4) Austin continues to procrastinate as they lock up the fourth spot for the second straight year. One of the fastest growing cities in America, Austin may be too busy to worry about taxes until the deadline forces them to.
-San Francisco, Calif. – (#5) –The City by the Bay held steady in the fifth slot for the second straight year. In a year that saw the home run record fall to Barry Bonds, taxpayers in San Francisco waited until they had a full count to take a swing at doing their taxes.
-San Diego, Calif. – (#6) –The home of the 2008 U.S. Open, and home to TurboTax, San Diego dropped to sixth last year and is there yet again. After topping the list two years ago, San Diegans are relaxed in the sixth place.
-Seattle, Wash. – (#8)Grunge may have gone the way of disco, but Seattle residents continue to live a laid back lifestyle and are still late with filing their tax returns. The Emerald City jumps one spot this year.
-Las Vegas, Nev. – (#11) – Making its return to the list after a two-year absence is the jewel of southern Nevada, Las Vegas.
-San Antonio, Texas – (#7) –Settled first in 1731, San Antonio ranks as one of America’s oldest cities. Despite its age, the home of the Alamo is steeped in today as its residents use the power of online tax prep to file at the last minute.
-Los Angeles, Calif. – (#12) –Apparently Los Angelinos were busy chasing Britney Spears all over town and waited until the deadline to file their taxes. At least they didn’t let the forlorn Britney file their taxes for them.Dropped Out: San Jose, Calif.; Phoenix, Ariz.
Procrastinating Cities Fast Facts:
-California and Texas tied for the lead on the list with the most cities totaling three each.
-Eight of the top 10 cities are west of the Mississippi River.Extended List 11-20.
11. Dallas, Texas
12. San Jose, Calif.
13. Phoenix, Ariz.
14. Brooklyn, N.Y.
15. Denver, Col.
16. Atlanta, Ga.
17. Washington, D.C.
18. Portland, Ore.
19. Orlando, Fla.
20. Jacksonville, Fla.
Don’t be a procrastinator! Chris and I have used TurboTax for YEARS to file our taxes, and we have never had to pay! Leave a comment on this post if you want a copy of TurboTax Premier. I’ll pick a winner on Thursday April 10th and the software will be overnighted to you. You will have to be available on Thursday to get an email from me asking for your shipping info!
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By Mary @ Adventures in Mommyland on Apr 8, 2008 | Reply
great giveaway, thanks!
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By Patti on Apr 8, 2008 | Reply
I’d love to have something help me double check everything!! This would be great!
By Sheena on Apr 8, 2008 | Reply
I REALLY need this, I haven’t filed taxes yet. I tried to use the free online Turbo Tax and I owe for self employment. It wouldn’t let me enter any deductions. I’m new to this all and I don’t know what to do. HALP!
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By Cindi Hoppes on Apr 8, 2008 | Reply
Hi, My husband does our taxes every year. For some reason, he is having some difficulty this year. I know he could use this program. Please enter me in your drawing. I really appreciate it…..Thanks,Cindi
By Linnea on Apr 8, 2008 | Reply
I so need this right now! My husband waited till the last minute to tell me that he is not using our accountant for our buisness/personal taxes. Nice. I was searching all day to find a good online tax filing program. This would be absolutely perfect. Nothing like waiting till the last minute.
By Carmen on Apr 8, 2008 | Reply
Well, I guess I’m bound to be late since I live in Chicago-land. We are just sooo busy here~ Thanks so much for hosting!
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By KangoInOH on Apr 8, 2008 | Reply
Great giveaway idea!
By Mia on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
I am a notorious procrastinator.
By Louise Brouillette on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
Who doesn’t need tax help??
By Marcia Hacker on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
My husband insists on having our taxes done but I am SURE we could do it ourselves for free! I’d love to win!
By Carol on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
I need this desperately. I am so bad at math (but a musical genius…go figure!). Would love to win.
By Shirley on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
It cost me 1900.00 this year becuase I didn’t use the turbo tax program.
By Kelly on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
Tax time might not be so bad with Turbo Tax software.
By Rozetta on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
Oh boy, I would love to win this! Tax time is such a headache for us. Hubby is self employed and not the best record keeper so this time of year is very stressful for us. In fact, I typically threaten to divorce him each year during tax time! Please help save my 25 year marriage and let me win!!!!!
By Paul on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
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By Terri Wagner on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
This would be perfect, it would save so much money on having my taxes done professionally.
By Angie P on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
I am the procrastination queen.
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By Geoff K on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
I’m another procrastinator — I don’t even like thinking about doing my taxes until I absolutely have to. Great giveaway!
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By Natalie Fromme on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
With 4 kids and many tax returns to do, for a few more years!!! This would be a great help!
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By Candie L. on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
Even if it almost too late this year, it is still something that we could get updates for and use in later years. I would love a copy of this.
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By Moira on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
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We haven’t filed yet! We need turbo tax!
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I would love to win. Been paying somene to do my taxes and always wondering if theyre cheating me.
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Awesome prize. Definitely could use this to save me money on paying to have my taxes done and hopefully I wont owe the govt.
By John Sweeney on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
THANKS FOR THE REMINDER
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i need all the help i can get
By Teresa Iverson on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
Would like to have this for next year’s taxes.
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By Jake Marble on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
Winning the software would be a nice way to offset the $$$ I will most definitly owe Uncle Sam this year….
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By sarah woods on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
Would love to have a copy; would definitely be so positive before/during/after tax season. Best of luck to all who enter the contest. enter
By Brian Metzger on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
Anything to save some money on my taxes would be good!
By Marie N on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
Have thought about trying Turbotax several times but never got around to budgeting for the software in time for tax season. Wasn’t sure they send updates like Microsoft does.
By Brittany Rebello on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
I’d like this!
By John E. on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
This procrastinator could really use this! Thanks for the contest.
By GENEVA LOVE on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
Turbo Tax could really help me on my last minute efforts.
By Elizabeth Ray on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
Well, winning the software would take away SOME of the pain of doing the taxes.
By Joanne Schultz on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
oh yeah, we sure need help doing taxes! If I don’t win, I guess I will have to file for an extension!
By Suanne Giddings on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
Paying to have my taxes done every year really upsets me. Maybe that’s why I put it off til the last minute. Thanks for the opportunity to participate in this contest.
By Alka on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
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By Marilyn R. on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
this would probably help me this weekend. i only have 6 days left… ughhhh
By A Casson on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
We haven’t filed our taxes yet so anything would help. It’s always so confusing, well you know how it is.
By angela johnson on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
This would save me hours of doing our taxes myself
By Lesha on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
Sounds great!
By Lily Kwan on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!
By Jennifer on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
Please enter me into the contest…I will rejoice the day I don’t have to pay a tax pro to do my taxes!!!
By Bradley Baker on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
I hope I win!
By Jason Vaughn on Apr 9, 2008 | Reply
Great competition.
By Donna Kozar on Apr 10, 2008 | Reply
I love Turbo Tax.
By lisa on Apr 10, 2008 | Reply
Procrasternatorrrrrrr here!!!!! LOL…
By DAVID KROMER on Apr 10, 2008 | Reply
taxes cost to much
By Elizabeth on Apr 10, 2008 | Reply
Lily-Congratulations! You’ve won a copy of TurboTax Premier. Please reply to this email with your full name and mailing address so I can have the software sent out to you overnight.
Elizabeth
By Elizabeth on Apr 10, 2008 | Reply
Leigh-Congratulations! You’ve won a copy of TurboTax Premier. Please reply to this email with your mailing address so I can have the software sent to you overnight.
Elizabeth
By efile on Dec 4, 2008 | Reply
Great…Tax time is such a headache for us. Hubby is self employed and not the best record keeper so this time of year is very stressful for us. In fact, I typically threaten to divorce him each year during tax time!