I was a student for the previous year & made decision to file through software, rather than do the paperwork for the first time this year. I have always filed through a 1040-EZ, and since using TurboTax was able to simplify the entire process, using a different tax form behind the scenes, I was surprised that the refund I was entitled to was more than 3x what I thought it would be (After figuring my student expenses and deductions using the different applicable tax form.) Very excited about that!
What's great about it: Easy, Effective, Well-Outlined
What's not so great: Confusing e-filing charge
Pros: My job status changed this year (switched jobs, lost a job, got a raise or promotion)
I have been using Turbo Tax for 4 years now. I get back more on my refunds, it's step-by-step simple and most of all it 'dumbs down' the questions and explanations.
What's great about it: VERY simple to understand, xtra help when needed
turbotax is super user friendly. the no-tax knowledge kind of person can quickly and easily file accurate taxes with step by step instructions. Calculations are guaranteed. TurboTax is in a class all by itself, when it comes to tax preparation software.
What's great about it: ease of input, navigation is a breeze, calculations are gauranteed
What's not so great: nothing, love turbotax.
Pros: My job status changed this year (switched jobs, lost a job, got a raise or promotion)
I have been using Turbo-tax for over 10 years and it has proven to always be exceptional. I have referred friends, family and co-workers and everyone has come to the same agreement that this is an easy to use product. You just need to be organized with all your documentation. I have helped my Son and Daughter with the program and they are always ecstatic that they have a refund in a short time.
What's great about it: Easy to follow all the instructions and guides!
What's not so great: The Medical deductions was broken down into to many fields.