Turbo Tax's step by step walk through with each deduction makes it so easy to find deduction that I didn't even know I qualified for, It saved me money not only but getting a large refund, but by not having a tax preparer do them and then owe then 4-5xs what the cost of the software was.
What's great about it: easily walks you through all possibilites to find you the most deductions
What's not so great: Seemed to load a little slower this year than ih years past
So turbo tax did not let me down again. If there was one problem I had it was trying to download a copy of last years tax report. Very difficult to figure out. Finally had to go to IRS to get the copy. My fault though computer crashed last year losing the information. Lesson learned.
Program allows you to enter the data and to edit it as many times as are needed. The PDF output allows reprinting of the forms without needing to rerun TurboTax from previous years. This allows electronic saving until you actually need the paper printout.
What's great about it: Always Accurate
What's not so great: New Users Find the Number of Questions Lengthly
Best program for preparing and filing personal tax returns that I am aware of. Have used TaxAct and Kipplingers programs and found TurboTax to be far superior. Have used it for a number of years and highly recommend it for both novice and knowledgeable users. Numerous internal checks in the program make it virtually impossible to screw anything up.
What's great about it: Step by step preparation; importation of last years info; accuracy checks, audit risk estimate & maximized refund.
What's not so great: Not exactly intuitive but logical and relatively easy to learn/use. Info somewhat dense.
Pros: My job status changed this year (switched jobs, lost a job, got a raise or promotion)
I have used TurboTax for many years for our entire family which takes in many different earning scenarios and family situations. Have never had a problem with the software and have always been happy with the results (returns). While my taxes have never been complicated I'm confident that if they were TurboTax would handle it!
What's great about it: Quick, simple, asks the right questions