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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
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3 things could make this even better
on March 17, 2014
Posted by: DebbieNashville
1. when I go back in my file to review, it should not delete all the yes/no clicks or any other info I have already done. There is only the choice of edit, nothing for review. Let me see what I already put in and then change it if I want. 2. The 1099MISC section is a little clunky for putting in more than one 1099 under the same type job. Instead of asking if I wanted to enter 'another' 1099 under that type job, it should take me back to the list of companies that I received 1099s from the previous year since the second company was already listed. 3. If information relates to more than one area, it should prepopulate all the other areas once it is entered. I entered the same vehicle information in 2different sections.
1) I've used TurboTax for more than 10 years, and I've never understood why the IRA contribution question is asked at the beginning of the interview. The1# IRA contribution question should be near the end, after you know how much you owe in taxes. TurboTax should also tell you how much of an IRA contribution you should make in order to offset the taxes owed.
2) An estimation of itemized deductions is needed, prior to taking the time to go through them all in detail. For example, TurboTax could ask you to input your #typically) largest deductions first, such as mortgage interest, etc. A running total could be provided to compare against the standard deduction, so you could more quickly determine whether or not it's worth the effort to go through every little deduction.
For the second time in three years the IRS has adjusted my return because the self-employment tax was calculated incorrectly by TurboTax. I sure hope they get this fixed for next year.
If you want a simple non complicated way to file your taxes, this is the program for you. All steps are clear to understand and all basic questions are addressed in each section. I have used this method to file and it is wonderful. You can do it from the convenience of your own home. Most people will be totally satisfied with this method of filing.
What's great about it: Holds your hand thru the whole process. Clear to understand
Overall, many enhancements have been made to make the program more user friendly. I know that this is a stretch, but it would be nice if the user had a choice of screen colors. I am color blind and have a difficult time seeing light screen colors. With that being said I still think this is one of the best tax programs on the market.
What's great about it: Ease of use, and transferring of previous year informaton to the following year
What's not so great: The option for e-filing vs. mail filing is not clear. It appears that this process was modified to force the user to sel
Found some of my investment items were not in my Turbo-Tax when I started up. Only by looking on-line was I able to determine the items were in a non-automatic update I was never told about. Bad call Turbo-Tax. Otherwise I love the program.
What's great about it: Love the program
What's not so great: Does not do automatic updates upon start-up as you might be led to believe. You MUST do a manual update.