Using Turbo Tax is like having your own personal accountant sitting with, with the added advantage that you can stay in your pajamas if you want. It takes you on a complete, thorough, interview concerning your income and expenses, does the computations for you, and ensures that you don't miss a single deduction. Highly recommended!
What's great about it: Simplicity, accuracy, thoroughness
Have been a long-time user of TurboTax. Have used a number of computer-based tax programs and have found TT to be generally the benchmark standard. However, this year was a different experience; the default formatting caused me to miss a single checkbox, which, in turn, meant filing a return which showed taxes due when, in fact, I should receive a refund. Now I'm going to have to file an amended return to correct the mess--a big hassle. Think I will try another program next year.
What's great about it: Like Q&A format--one reason I've used TT for the last 5 years
What's not so great: Default formatting caused a LOT of Trouble
Pros: I moved, My job status changed this year (switched jobs, lost a job, got a raise or promotion)
I have been using TurboTax for several years and have always been pleased with the upgrades each year. You keep it simple and that helps more people with doing their taxes.
What's great about it: I like being able to go between forms and questioning helpers
What's not so great: cost
Pros: My job status changed this year (switched jobs, lost a job, got a raise or promotion)
This is the 3rd year I've used this software and it makes filing taxes easy. I use to have them done by a professional since it was a complicated process but I feel confident I'm doing it right with TurboTax.