I have been using Turbo Tax for several years now. Every year I feel more confident that all the bases are covered and that Turbo Tax knows all the right questions to ask to get my largerst refund available. Again, thank you.
What's great about it: It was so easy and again this year I received a refund. Thank you!
After the user enters all the data from their 1099s (dividends, qualified dividends, capital gains, etc.), the effect this has on the Fed tax should be briefly explained to the user. I kept looking up the tax in the tax Table based on the taxable income listed on Form 1040 and it was significantly higher than what TurboT was listing. The reason for the lower tax was evident on the Qualified Dividends and Capital Gain Tax Worksheet which wasn't apparant until after everything was filed. TT should give one of their pop-up comments by line 44 of the Form 1040 entitled "why is the tax not the same as listed in the Tax Tables?". The pop-up would explain that some of the dividends and/or capital gains which are a portion of line 43 (taxable income) are not taxed or are taxed at a lower rate.
What's great about it: Fairly easy to walk through and go back when needed
What's not so great: Give more info on tax effect of capital gains & qualified dividends
Updates initially caused mac to crash. Once that issue was resolved then I was unable to file returns electronically. Just may be time to switch products for future years.
What's not so great: Worst year ever after 10 years of using product
Got tired of paying accountants and services. Even though you have to pay for state e-filing, its still much cheaper than any of the major tax filing services
What's great about it: Simple to use
What's not so great: None
Pros: My job status changed this year (switched jobs, lost a job, got a raise or promotion)