I enjoy using Turbo Tax every year. It is an easy tax software to use, and it helps remind me of all the tax categories I need to address to file my taxes. The only thing that is awkward is having to re-answer certain questions in sections if I return to review those areas before filing (even though I save the file). Also, if I visit certain categories just for inquiry, the software will sometimes create a tax form in those areas (even if it inserts a "zero" on the lines in question).
What's great about it: Straightforward questioning. Good support when needed
What's not so great: When reviewing a section, sometimes have to re-enter data.
Every year I marvel at how easy it is to use Turbo Tax. By having all needed information together ahead of time, one's taxes can be calculated quickly and accurately without spending hours trying to do it by hand or spending money having it done professionally. I totally trust the results from Turbo Tax and have recommended it to a number of people.
I sat down thinking that I would be up all night finishing the taxes and was done in an hour. We have a large family, children in college, and lots of deductions and credits. It was a breeze to import and enter the data.
What's great about it: College stuff made easy, fills in stuff from last year
I have used Turbo Tax for the past 4 years, after I noticed that most of the "Tax Preparation" storefront locations had retirees using the SAME type of software to do your taxes, and in some cases, I had to show the person how to do it. I can save their fees using Turbo Tax which is cheaper and more convenient. Thanks!
What's great about it: Step by Step entry and deductions, error review, refund ticker as progress is made thru return
What's not so great: No cons other than if you have a more complicated return you might want to take to accountant
Pros: My job status changed this year (switched jobs, lost a job, got a raise or promotion)