I tried to file married-filing separate returns for my son and daughter-in-law. They were repeatedly rejected -- therefore NOT FILED. I filed a joint return for them. HOWEVER, all three were counted as "filed" causing me to not be able to file my own return electronically. (I also filed returns for a friend and her two sons. 3 returns for friends + 1 return for son & wife = 4 returns My return would be the 5th return.
What's great about it: Easy to use; does something impossible to do without TurboTax
Pros: My job status changed this year (switched jobs, lost a job, got a raise or promotion)
I have been using Turbo Tax for quite some time and while my tax situation has become more complex over the years, I still find this to be a simple, and easy to use system.
I have a home based business, and Turbo Tax allows me to maximize my eligible deductions, highlights areas for potential audit, and provides resoureces that allow me to feel in control of the process.
What's great about it: Straight forward, very easy to use, time efficient
What's not so great: None
Pros: My job status changed this year (switched jobs, lost a job, got a raise or promotion)
Last year (2012 return) at the end of my filing experience, the Turbo Tax program promised that next year (2013 return) would be easier because I'd be able to upload last years tax return (it made the same promise this year for next year). However, there wasn't any option to import or upload or anything about last year's taxes. I googled it too but to no avail...very dis-satisfied with that! Some kind of prompt to import last years taxes should be the first thing that pops up.
What's not so great: was unable to upload last years return