I been using Turbo Tax for years, some of the changes were good, but I think the pervious years were more user friendly. Like to see some instructions on what to expect, how/when to save documents, customer service number and step by step filing instructions on both federal and state forms on the start up page.
What's great about it: Easy to understand question, like the walk through
What's not so great: Need to explain in the beginning on not doing any saving or changing the documents name to the very end.
I love that Turbo tax walks you through your return from start to finish with very simple questions and is so goof proof in getting you your best return and preventing you from making errors that could potentially flag an audit. It also remembers you from the prior year and imports all your info-thanks for taking the anxiety out of doing my taxes!
What's great about it: Questions are very specific and simple to answer
W4s simplified - Importing W4 information is worth the price alone.
This year, like the last 12, I used Turbo tax. I like that you don't have to fill out all the forms if the software was used the prior year. Plus, all prior year info can be imported.
The program had trouble finding where my return was stored on my mac. Have not had this issue anytime before.
Next year, find me more money.
What's great about it: You don't need to know all the rules but can read them if needed
Pros: My job status changed this year (switched jobs, lost a job, got a raise or promotion)
I've been using TurboTax since 2010 and this year's tax filing was easier than last year's. Thanks for taking the drudgery out of filing and for the assurance that all of my I's were dotted and my T's were crossed.
What's great about it: Tax preparation at it's best.
The only way I would do my taxes now. Love the carry over info from previous years and the previous year's comparison. The quick look ups on details is very helpful. Much easier than plowing through the paper products.
What's great about it: like the carry over from previous year
What's not so great: would like to skip stuff that never applies to me
Pros: My job status changed this year (switched jobs, lost a job, got a raise or promotion)