I am not comfortable or good with computers and I have been able to do this program for the last four years. I have not found a problem that the program doesn't walk you through. I actually look forward to tax time now!!
What's great about it: It's easy enough, I could do it!
What's not so great: Haven't found any yet - after 4 years!
This year's tax process was relatively painless thanks to Turbo. My W-2 was auto-loaded, which saved me time and eye-strain. Also, I was able to do a side-by-side comparison versus last year to ensure my deductions and payments were in-line.
What's great about it: Data auto-loaded into this year's return
What's not so great: Needed more coaching to tell me if some college education deductions were within the realm of reason.
I feel like I should go buy an oyster float or something. I would like to know more about these crazy deductions because I am out of the loop. Are there any other deductions that may suit the common folk that can help in future years? I will be using TT, I liked it very much.
What's great about it: It was much better using TT this year, especially because I didn't have to find my AGI. The quick PIN was a big plus.
What's not so great: I wish I could use more of the deductions listed, they are really strange. I just don't get it, am I missing something?
Note Oregon Turbotax. it is easy to go down through all the deduction and enter 0. But if you enter 0 on lines 84 and 85 it will show up as an error. Your should prevent entering a number (v. letter) so you do not have to go back and figure out what you did wrong.
You need to provide places to do the calculations for determining Oregon wages vs total wages. Example. If you work out of state, and have furlough wages, sick leave, annual leave or credit hrs the wages from these hours are not considered Oregon wages. In realty, the way Oregon figures this is days actually worked in Oregon/Days worked everywhere x total wages earned.
What's not so great: the fact that 2013 turbotax for Oregon is so much easier than previous years.
For the 4th year in a row, I can't foind where to enter the sales tax I paid on a new car lease. You say in your help topics that it can be ADDED to the state sales tax allowance - so how do I do that ?????
What's not so great: Couldn't find where to enter sales tax on car lease.