I had a bit of trouble with the sale of stock form! Because I didn't know the purchase price and it wouldn't accept any of my answers. Took an extra day or two to get it to run smoothly.
What's great about it: minimum of writing!
What's not so great: A lot of forms, but that's the gov't.
TurboTax has been part of our families annual get together for many years. It is a crucial and amazing experience every year! We find the walkthroughs very easy and very concise. I cannot imagine another way of filing my taxes!
What's great about it: Very simple guide and easy walkthrough.
What's not so great: None that I can think of!
Pros: My job status changed this year (switched jobs, lost a job, got a raise or promotion), I moved, I bought or sold investments
As in past the Turbo Tax is quick. However, the current version has bugs in it that need addressing. There is a constant sales pitch to buy up to the Premier version and you can get caught in a loop. Also, Sch E Royalties repeatedly shows as an error even though you've correctly entered the information. Can be frustrating to get around it.
What's great about it: fast
What's not so great: constant sales pitch; error in system
I did 4 returns for my immediate family. The program steps you through it very nicely. I do not like having to pay additional to file State tax. The state needs to bring in more information from the Fed on dividends and interest. The data is there, just does not transfer.
What's great about it: Fed works very well
What's not so great: State did not transfer information from Fed on Div and Interest
Turbo Tax is so user friendly! It explains everything in easy-to-understand language. It is very thorough and accurate, and I feel very safe using this product.
What's great about it: Understandable, easy, thorough, reliable, safe!