I have used Turbo Tax for over 10 years and I have never had a regret. I've been able to use several of the non-usual items for filing taxes and it has made it extremely easy to use. I am also confident that I get more than enough money back. I'm careful to only claim the things that I can provide documentation for so I'm relatively certain I won't need to worry about an audit. I also find that E-filing with Turbo Tax is a real treat because it is so simple and gets my money back to me faster.
What's great about it: Turbo Tax is so easy, even I could do it correct.
What's not so great: Sometimes I have to look at things I know I won't need.
OVERALL BETTER THIS YEAR. STILL SOME ISSUES AT THE END OF THE PROCESS. NOT CLEAR ON PRINTING: PRESS THE SHADED BUTTON OR CONTINUE. I DID NOT HAVE TO FORCE ANYTHING THIS YEAR. OF COURSE THAT MAY BE BECAUSE OF STUFF WAS PUT IN A TRUST AND THE TRUST HAD TO ISSUE A K-1. BUT OVERALL BETTER.
What's great about it: WHILE MY STATUS HAS CHANGED, I DID NOT HAVE TO FORCE ANYTHING
What's not so great: STILL UNCLEAR ABOUT PRINTING FOR FILING, RECORDS, ETC
A good product for the tax challenged A little hard to find things at times but was able to get answers in the online FAQ section, making it a breeze! Thanks TurboTax
What's great about it: No paperwork
What's not so great: A little hard to re navigate at times
user friendly - preparing taxes does require an aptitude as it has become complicated. the software does make it easier to prepare AND finalize the returns.
What's great about it: easy to work the flow of information
The screen calcs showed a different taxable income than the printout, even though the refund was the same. the screen calc did not show or indicate the Social Security Worksheet. Just wondering where it went! It was a bit confusing until I examined the SS Worksheet for the taxable income difference.
What's great about it: I've used turbotax for several years and it has been ok.
What's not so great: Difference between the screen calculations and the print out
I've used TurboTax since 2007. Each year I wonder why they don't save my answers to many of the questions they ask. They save some, yet don't save others. When I go through my return a second time, it should be to confirm answers, not repeat them.
Despite this minor inconvenience, I do find that TurboTax makes preparing my return extremely easy. I tried other tax prep software and decided that this is the best one for a small business owner.
What's great about it: Walks you through each option
What's not so great: Doesn't refresh when you've answered a question, so you have answer it multiple times.