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TurboTax Home & Business Federal & State Returns + Federal E-File 2013 - Mac/Windows
Average Customer Rating:
4.5
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Customer Reviews for TurboTax Home & Business Federal & State Returns + Federal E-File 2013 - Mac/Windows
Customer Rating
4
Completed my taxes.
on April 16, 2014
Posted by: Nubiandee
Change the format so the forms can be viewed quicker. Showing an error on a sheet in isolation is frustrating. Much easier to show which form it is and how the error or mistake impacts the refund when you can see sheets. I felt like it took forever to find the file taxes submit button; because when I am ready to file I am forced to prin t out the forms first instead of filing the taxes first.
What's great about it: I like doing my own taxes.
What's not so great: i liked the format last year where you could see the forms easily. This year I had to hunt for the sheets to see errors.
Was able to complete taxes in 2 short sessions. Deductions very easy to do as the program walks you through everything. Will definitely use again next year!!!
What's great about it: Very easy to use, even with multiple deductions
What's not so great: None
Pros: My job status changed this year (switched jobs, lost a job, got a raise or promotion)
1-PROGRAM HAS POOR COMMUNICATIONS: SCHEDULE A - YOUR PROGRAM INDICATED IT WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND YOU WOULD COMMUNICATE TO ME WHEN IT WAS READY AND THIS WAS 4/14/14 WHEN I WAS READY TO FINALIZE MY TAXES AND EFILE. I DECIDED TO HIT THE FINISH BUTTON ANYWAY AND SURE SCHEDULE A WAS READY.
2-E-FILING FEDERAL FORM: INSTRUCTIONS FOR SENDING THE CHECK WAS TO "WRITE S/S # AND 2013 FORM 1040 ON THE CHECK" AND GAVE AN ADDRESS TO MAIL THE CHECK. (NO MENTION OF FORM 1040V BEING REQUIRED TO SEND ALONG WITH THE CHECK. 4/16/14 I RECEIVE CONFIRMATION THAT THE FEDERAL TAXES HAS BEEN ACCEPTED WITH A NOTE TO INCLUDE PAYMENT VOUCHER (FORM 1040V) MY CHECK WAS MAILED ON 4/15/14 HOW CAN I NOW INCLUDE IT WITH MY CHECK????????
What's not so great: POOR COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Overall the most significant work involved creating my own spreadsheet to figure out the mileage donated to several organizations and documenting the results. Also i need a refresher course on how to get my data from various brokerage houses to automatically tabulate the investment sheets. Other than those two items my return went together smoothly and I am satisfied with the results. I am astounded how many worksheets and forms it takes to accomplish this effort.
What's great about it: Being able to get through the return without using a calculator.
What's not so great: Complexity of understanding AMT.
I have used this software for a number of years. I appreciate the thoroughness with which it leads me through the process and the absence of bugs. It took a while, but I have learned how to jump in and out of the guidance as needed. It is just taking advantage of the available navigation aids. A tutorial on that might be a useful resource.
What's great about it: Thorough, user friendly
What's not so great: Takes a while to learn to navigate around
I was having difficulty importing last years tax info. After waiting 90 or so minutes, I was finally connected with support (that will teach me to file the day before taxes are do).
I am so impressed with the customer support I received. It was late and no doubt the person we worked with, Sara was going on overtime. She stayed with me to ensure that everything was working correctly. I expected to be rushed of the phone. Instead I was dealt with as if I was an important customer.
Great service! Very impressed!
What's great about it: Good step by step directions