Another year with taxes done, Thanks to Turbo Tax!
on October 15, 2014
Posted by: MichaelERider
I have used TurboTax many years now. I got another software package once, but it was a nightmare. I believe I recalculated my return many times and it kept loosing things. I will not switch again. Turbo Tax does it for me each year now.
What's great about it: It works year after year. Tried other software once, but it was terrible and I will not use anything but TurboTax.
What's not so great: The part about HCTC was a little confusing. Said you needed a package from IRS and it wasn't common, but I needed it.
Pros: My job status changed this year (switched jobs, lost a job, got a raise or promotion)
It's a pleasure to use Turbo Tax year after year as it recognizes what needs and can be brought forward. Howver, some tax situations are poorly managed, like Schedule K-1s and their impact on other forms
What's great about it: Picks up info from prior years very nicely; keeps tax form complexity hidden
What's not so great: Non-resident tax forms difficult to proiperly navigate -- poor guidance (referring to GA; Not clear Sch K-1 data distrib