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TurboTax Deluxe Federal + E-File 2013 - Mac/Windows
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Customer Reviews for TurboTax Deluxe Federal + E-File 2013 - Mac/Windows
Customer Rating
5
Simple to use
on March 18, 2014
Posted by: SeniorHiker
I worked for a tax accountant for many years. Now that I am doing my own returns I needed something easy and accurate. Found it with Turbo Tax. Just have to recheck your information as it is easy to miss something (but most of the time you will be asked to verify what you have input).
What's great about it: uncomplicated approach
What's not so great: must carefully read everything
First time in 30 yrs I did my own tax return and first time on a computer. I had 1099s and no W2s. Did not know where to start. Put stuff in wrong holes at first. Got past all that. Then PC could not contact server for updates or state forms. I use Foxfire browser and TurboTax works with Internet Explorer. Lost a lot of hours beating on my PC. Need to clear this up, way up front. Once I fixed IE, everything went smooth.
What's great about it: Very easy once I got going.
What's not so great: Confused start for retired folks without W2s.
Turbo Tax was my Sherpa through the mountain of files and forms the IRS presents to everyone. With it I was able to scramble and scale the precipices that are taxes without falling off the cliff to certain doom. My reward for the adventure was a nice view of a generous refund.
What's great about it: nice guide through all the hoppla the IRS gives you
What's not so great: lack of transparency in the process
Pros: My job status changed this year (switched jobs, lost a job, got a raise or promotion)
Turbo tax makes filing taxes easy and less painful. Starting with bringing forward last years information. Each section gives you detailed explanations of the items you are claiming. Not that Im looking forward to doing this every year, but Turbo tax sure makes it less painful
What's great about it: Sections and explanations
Pros: My job status changed this year (switched jobs, lost a job, got a raise or promotion)
Loved all portions of Turbo Tax except the deductions for energy credits like solar power. This section needs to be clarified for future use. For instance, Turbo Tax says solar tubes are not deductible but when I Google it the answer was that solar tubes are deductible. Portion on solar panels is not very clear either.
What's great about it: All instructions seemed straight forward, Liked itemization for charitable deductions
What's not so great: Section on deductions for solar were not really clear.
I have been using Turbo Tax for over a decade now and I love it more than ever as not only I learn from it, I also know what I am supposed to collect during the year as expenses, and documents to be prepare for next year taxes.