I'm not sure I needed to buy the business version, as I had a W-2 home office. And, it didn't save all previous input answers for radio button responses and had to re-enter whenever reviewing.
What's great about it: Didn't have to read manuals.
What's not so great: business version more complicated than Deluxe
Pros: My job status changed this year (switched jobs, lost a job, got a raise or promotion)
would be nice to have a checklist associated with each section ...to help us to know what to keep records of throughout the up coming year I just did what I have been paying my CPA to do for the last several years but my CPA is a good guy, hate to say goodbye to him..plus getting hassled from state for not e-filing....little things...like tearing off w-2's!.....hmmm hate giving the fed/state my checking account...do NOT trust them but with postal theft now days....kinda in a catch 22...sigh....
What's great about it: once finally done, quick and fast filing, nice on-line help
What's not so great: had to review numbers, need an opt out on each section to exit withouyt confusing the software
Pros: I moved, My job status changed this year (switched jobs, lost a job, got a raise or promotion)
I had a lot of problems with double state returns, however, with the assistance of Candy S. From Missouri, we worked on it for HOURS and got everything resolved and got a great refund! thank you!
What's great about it: THE HELP
What's not so great: problems with state taxes
Pros: My job status changed this year (switched jobs, lost a job, got a raise or promotion), I moved
TurboTax is by far the best tax software available. If you are comfortable choosing what you want to work on, you can skip to those things, otherwise you can answer questions that will help you do your return. While the questions can get lengthy, nothing will be skipped. I use this software every year.
What's great about it: Builds this year from last year. Makes carry forwards SO easy. Gives suggestions on savings.
What's not so great: I want to print, not review each time. I wish it were a little clearer how to delete a form that is no longer needed.
Quickest way to go for Individual filing whether single or married. Most questions were answered by clicking on the community help button. Only ran into a few glitches in the review of our tax form section. This was mostly due to lines left blank. Love the online filing process. We felt very secure in doing this. Based on last year we are expecting our refund in a very short period of time.
What's great about it: Easy to input information, instructions available, Online filing great
What's not so great: Didn't know how to remove blank lines when requested during the review section.
Take control of your own finances, and start by doing your own taxes. With this software, there is no reason not to, and you'll learn a lot about where you are making money, and whether there are things you can do to improve your outcome.
My favorite part is the ability to play around with the IRA contributions, to see how much lower your taxes will be with each different choice.
When you are on the border between tax rates, this software will help you squeeze into that lower bracket, sort of like Spanx.
What's great about it: Very straightforward, just answer the questions.
What's not so great: Getting over the reluctance to do it yourself.
Pros: My job status changed this year (switched jobs, lost a job, got a raise or promotion), I moved, I bought or sold investments