Good program, I have used Turbo Tax since 2010, and it seems to improve a little each year. Everything is well explained. Most everything is concise and to the point, but you still have the option of having more information available if you do not understand a particular section or individual item. Intuit could probably help the government straighten out and simplify the tax code!
What's great about it: fast, easy and to the point
Easy to enter all data and every category is explored. I just entered the same information that I formerly would take to CPA and saved the extra money they would charge. TurboTax also prompted me to remember things I would probably have forgotten to claim. Excluding the year my husband passed away I have used this for past several years and been very satisfied,
What's great about it: Easy to follow step by step guide
What's not so great: Hard to get answers to specific questions when a problem is encountered.
Overall its okay, but TurboTax struggles with the new Portland Art's Tax and Oregon Cultural Trust donations.
The Art's tax should be automatic as everybody in the city of Portland should be paying it.
The Oregon Cultural Trust contribution should be more automated. It took an hour to figure out how to add the OCT donation back in to the Oregon return.
What's great about it: Easy Entry
What's not so great: Can't cope with Portland's Bizarre Taxes
My Account had a stroke and abruptly retired. I flounder around with my taxes for 2 years, until I purchased Turbo Tax. That was 5 years ago. The first year I was concerned where all the information was being placed on the Forms. I learned to trust Turbo Tax. I am convinced that Turbo Tax will know more about the tax code than I or my previous account will ever know.
What's great about it: Just Answer Questions, E-Filing
I do my father's taxes. He is a retired fire fighter. When approaching line 16 on form 1040, the interview questions are very unclear. He is allowed a $3000.00 tax credit for being a Public Service Officer. It's difficult to see if he is getting the credit or not. Long story short, I've missed the credit the past four years. This year I finally figured out how to find it. Why is this part of the interview so difficult?