Turbo Tax is super easy and almost too easy....it walks you through with options of extra info when needed (so if you have the knowledge you're not forced to walk through the basics for beginners). Turbo knows all. They prompt you to think out more options that I know I would forget. Can't go wrong with turbo tax!
What's great about it: perfect for small businesses
What's not so great: too easy, makes me worry.....
Pros: My job status changed this year (switched jobs, lost a job, got a raise or promotion)
Works easily, but the Payment Vouchers such as 1040-V and 1040-ES can only be amended by using White-Out. Many circumstances need to amend these forms due to changes in subsequent income.
The 1040-V Payment Voucher generated for the 1040X amended return does not jibe with amount due and is incorrect.
Maryland State form needs to be able to interface with the Comptroller of Maryland's form on the official state website
What's great about it: Easy to understand
What's not so great: Impossible to amend needed Payment Vouchers
Very easy to use. I was able to properly list cancelled debt from our mortgage loan modification and use the correct exclusion to reduce tax liability for the debt cancellation.
What's great about it: Easy access to forms.
What's not so great: No free state E-File.
Pros: My job status changed this year (switched jobs, lost a job, got a raise or promotion)
Overall good. I wasn't able to file my state return electronically - Mississippi - this year though. The state guidelines stated the need for a form on the federal side - 2106 - to match the form on the state side - 80-108. It seems the state software didn't recognize form 2106, which is included in the federal return, for my return. This discrepency prevented me from filing electronically.
I am disappointed. This is the first year I have not been able to file the state electronically.
What's great about it: clear instructions
What's not so great: unable to file my state return electronically