Very difficult to figure out how to fix (if necessary) indicated errors. On form, the list of entries started 12 lines down. Had forms which program demanded an answer and the K-1 had no information. In most ways, very easy, but frustrating on certain forms.
What's great about it: Many of the EasyTax forms work well
I have used Turbotax for the last 2 years and have found it thorough and easy to use. I wished I had tried it years earlier as I have had to pay accountants and tax preparers big bucks to to do my taxes!. The last tax preparer told me my tax return was too complicated to use tax preparing software. It always irritated me as I had to spend many hours to gather the necessary data to give to the preparers and yet pay them too. Not only did I find that the tax preparers omitted deductible items that I had been paying for but not aware of the deduction (investing expenses for instance) But Turbotax alerted me to these and other deductions as well. I highly recommend Turbotax. It references all items to the IRS regulations if one has questions not fully explained in the program.
What's great about it: Non deducutable contributions to iRA
What's not so great: lacked ability to pre- figure AMT
Install was a real chore with many start and restart attempts. Received fix after a couple of weeks. This is the first time, in over 10 years, with problems getting installed and started.
What's great about it: Once started process moves quickly
What's not so great: Tedious and lengthy install
Pros: My job status changed this year (switched jobs, lost a job, got a raise or promotion), I bought or sold investments
I think it was harder this year and the instruction were not as easy to follow... I am not very comfortable with the results this year and think mistakes may have been made and not caught. This year I am worried!
What's great about it: Liked step by step instructions
What's not so great: seemed much more complicated this year and took much longer