After collecting the data, the returns took very little time. The tools provided allow an easy recognition of differences from year to year and the answers to why things changed.
TurboTax is an excellent product that satisfies year after year.
JJV
What's great about it: Easy Step
What's not so great: My Poor reading and typing skills
Everything went well until I tried to print the 4 estimated tax forms for Il in 2014. I don't have to pay estimated taxes as the estimated tax for the year is just over 400. However I have paid estimated taxes for previous years and want to do the same in 2014. I have checked my input a few times and every thing seems to be entered properly. HELp
After four years of using Turbo Tax, I have learned shortcuts and methods of entering data. One example, Turbo Tax didn't ask if I had purchased a new car (I had). Luckily, I have learned how to enter the proper page in the IRS Tax Form to enter the data directly. If you always us the Questions method, which makes the tax easier, it isn't obvious how you make manual entries. With a bit of experience, I have found it to be quit easy. Overall, the TurboTax program is easy, quick, accurate and a makes the Tax Time a reasonably simple procedure. Thanks to the TurboTax Team. Larry.
What's great about it: Easily understood questions
What's not so great: Large purchase (New Car) taxes not easily entered, without experience.
Tried and tried to send the e-file but it wouldn't go through. Turned out to be a problem with the Deluxe disc and Mac and the updates. Marc at customer service solved the problem and made for nice conversation while we were waiting for the downloads.
I loved the experience and it was easy. I will definitely use it next year. I had challenges plotting some figures related to the settlement of the house that I bought such as the adjusted origination fees and appraisal fees etc.