The foreign tax credit (Form 1116) needs a lot of work. I never could make it work correctly despite numerous trial and error attempts. Couldn't get the data input for four countries/companies and the individual taxes. Lastly, the number for the "gross income from all sources" (Line 3e) was way higher than anything on the rest of my return. Could not see how that number could have been arrived at.
What's great about it: Generally easier every year, since all the data is there from previous year
What's not so great: Foreign tax credit needs a lot of work.
Great software on the whole. Have used turbotax since 1997. A fix needs to be done to allow MAC users to efile without having to solve issues with erroneous update problem. Otherwise no complaints.
What's great about it: easy step through and input of data
What's not so great: had trouble efiling federal at end. had to go to help and read several comments to find solution
I have used TaxCut for years. I couldn't this year because TaxCut had issues installing on my Window 8.1 computer. I decided on TurboTax. It couldn't have been simpler to install.
I did my taxes in about an hour. Easy, easy, easy. I also like the audit protection and e-file.
I will be back next year.
What's great about it: Easy to Download, Easy to Install, Easy to Use