TurboTax makes it possible for me to do my own taxes because they provide the tax code knowledge that I don't have time to ferret out. It's both a money and time saver. It's a bit frustrating to use it for a married filing jointly with farm/ranch joint venture, but it's possible.
What's great about it: efficient information entry and time-saving tax guidance
What's not so great: Frustrating but functional for a married filing jointly with farm/ranch joint venture requiring schedule F.
I've been a TurboTax user for many years and it just keeps getting better. It steps you through every little detail of the Federal and State return and even points out ways you can minimize your taxes in the future.
Highly recommended.
What's great about it: Step by step through the whole return with lots of explanation
Having used TurboTax for the past 15 years, this edition is easily the most frustrating. There are errors in handling a 1099R from a retirement account that is not an IRA. 2014 TurboTax treats the 1099R as if it were an IRA account and asks questions regarding a minimum required withdrawal.
The "Backup" frequently does not place one in the appropriate position going forward. This problem occurred in several places in the program