I have used TurboTax for the last 8 years and this is the 1st year i have experienced problems with the running of the software. There is a glitch in buying the extra state, it just sits there. The only way I got it to go was to shut all other programs on my computer down. Another issue I had was with the forms for Kansas. One review said I didn't need my personnel info on the form then the next review said I did have to have my info in it. Very confusing and frustrating. This year did not go as well as past years.
I am extremely dissatisfied with my turbo tax experience. I want to efile my returns and have been struggling with it for hours. My federal forms are finally available to upload and I did that. I uploaded and installed all updates and still, every time I try to transmit my taxes elecronically - I get an error message that an update is needed. I go to the turbo tax menu, check updates and there is none. I give up and am mailing in the hard copies which will make the completion of my son's student loan forms for college problematic as it is geared for efiling! I am very unhappy and do not plan on purchasing your program again. It is not worth the headaches.
I like the fact that it prompts you to enter so much information. At times some of the questions can be confusing, But if you are not afraid to use the resources TurboTax has - then you can learn what you need to know, get the answers and move on. (and know more about your taxes when you are done)
What's great about it: Easy and help available if you need it
What's not so great: You have to be comfortable with doing this yourself
I recommend giving Turbo Tax a try, especially if you're not fully satisfied with other programs. Every year new improvements have made it just a little bit easier than last year. I don't usually speak up about anything but this one's worth the noise.
What's great about it: Simple and to the point, answers questions quickly and concise, no wasted efforts,gives excellent guidance,user friendly
What's not so great: Tried others, no cons here, 10 years loyalty
Pros: My job status changed this year (switched jobs, lost a job, got a raise or promotion)
I've been using TurboTax for years and every year I say it can't get any better. Every year, I stand corrected. There's not much left for me to do except enter my numbers and send the return in. Wow!
We've always gone to a professional to get our taxes done, but decided to try it ourselves this year. Glad we did. We saved a ton and it was super easy!
What's great about it: Walked us through step by step.