I have used Turbo Tax a couple of times. Each year it seems to get easier. Just read through everything and it walks you right through on income, deductions, interest, and many other items to ensure you dont forget anything. At the end of the return a check is run, if you have missed anything you know right away so it can be fixed.
What's great about it: I like how easy Turbo Tax is to use
What's not so great: I had trouble with one section, Royalties it was a little confusing
I have been using Turbo Tax for several years and each year the team produces a simple to use and easy to understand tool to help individuals maximize their return.
What's great about it: Simple easy approach to the best refund
I have used Turbo Tax for years and enjoyed using it. The software seems to handle most special situations that I've encountered without problem. The last two years, because of a problem of someone filing on my wife's soc sec number (appeared to be a mistake - no accompanying fraud or ID theft apparent), we have been unable to file electronically. However, managed to get it filed this year electronically using the IRS pin # provided.
Two glitches or pains this year:
1. Turbo Tax wouldn't start up without the internet being on. As I started early and kept adding a few things, I wanted to just pop in and make an entry to two and then get out, but I had to have internet on, and launch everything with updates all going before I could make a few changes.
2. The software saved my file the first time, but then when I went to save again, the software couldn't find where it had been saved. But when I went through the process of going through saving it as if the first time, then what do you know, it found the file and then asked if I wanted to replace the file!
Those two things started to be a pain and made me wonder about the software's functioning.
What's great about it: Worked like it has for years, easy, handles lots of special situations
What's not so great: difficulty with starting and saving
The step by step instruction format made the process quick and easy to understand. I specially liked that there is added information for all of the tax forms and what each entry means. If you are not sure of something, just click on a link next to the entry slot to learn what it is about. Also when i did get in to a bind i called customer service and promptly received support and was able to file my taxes prompt.
This is the first year I have used TubroTax... and LOVE IT! In the past I have done my taxes myself you pencil and paper and lost a bit of hair over it due to the stress. Have been using a service since then and either felt way over charged or like they didn't seem to find as much back for us as we had expected. Was trilled to see our return this year and was able to do it at my convenience and not have to spend days of my life talking to the tax prep people. Will be doing this from here on out!!
What's great about it: super easy for a first time user
Pros: My job status changed this year (switched jobs, lost a job, got a raise or promotion), I moved, I bought or sold investments