This was the very worst year ever for filing my tax with turbo-tax. I made a simple mistake by filing an incorrect Pin *. I tried to correct this mistake at least six attempts with no success. How can I correct this situation because I sure need my refund. This is the primary reason for filing with Turbo-Tax.
The program is made easier each year as well as more user-friendly. I do find that instructions in many instances are vague and/or misleading. For example, is it true that I can use Deluxe to file a 'state' return, as well as print and mail it free of charge? Do I like Turbo Tax, sure I do but am just annoyed at wasting so much time trying to get the State-error corrected, and wary about missing such an error on my son's return. Overall, Turbo Tax is a very good program striving to become an excellent one. A litttle more clarity in some of the instructions would be helpful.
What's great about it: Simplified program.
What's not so great: Inability to correct a simple program error/Carryover worksheet..
Overall the program worked good. my kids and myself all had alaska PFD's and it was hard to add them, the program wanted to add them under my return. however, i did end up figuring it out, only after hunting for it.
What's great about it: i really liked how it walked me through everything step by step
What's not so great: adding (or deciding if i needed to) file my childnre's Alaska PFD was hard, but it was figured out.
Pros: I moved, My job status changed this year (switched jobs, lost a job, got a raise or promotion)
The federal tax was great to fill out, and very easy. I may look else where next time for something that includes my state and federal in one price. I was so sad to discover that what I normally purchase has changed.
What's great about it: The federal form was so easy. It took me an hour to complete.
What's not so great: I have always purchased Deluxe to include my State for free. Sadly, I would have to pay to do my state.