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TurboTax Basic Federal + E-File 2013 - Mac/Windows
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4.5
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Customer Reviews for TurboTax Basic Federal + E-File 2013 - Mac/Windows
Customer Rating
5
Very Good, but . . .
on February 17, 2014
Posted by: Skoker73
I received a pop-up note while completing my return which said too much was withdrawn in Social Security tax and I would be owed a separate return, but nothing showed up on the summary report I got after filing. Would have been nice to get the additional information.
What's great about it: Great tool, easy to use
What's not so great: Social Security Overpayment
Pros: My job status changed this year (switched jobs, lost a job, got a raise or promotion), I moved
I use TurboTax every year, and greatly appreciate the convenience provided by automatic carry-forward of personal information and previous-year data. The step-by-step data-entry option gives guidance which provides wonderful assurance that nothing is being overlooked; and the direct-form-access option provides faster completion, if income and deduction patterns don't change much from year to year. I have used both options to good advantage.
I also appreciate the fact that each year's TurboTax gets updated with latest changes in tax law, and the guidance gets updated accordingly. Also, the ease of access to IRS publications via on-line links is very convenient and helpful. The nominal cost of TurboTax software is well worth the investment--for the convenience, and the assurance it provides when I have completed and submitted my annual tax return.
What's great about it: easy step-by-step data entry in logical sequence, Easy access to individual forms if desired, easy retracing of steps
I have a fairly simple return: investments, retirement and SS income, moderate deductions. Using step-by-step was quick, moving forward or back was easy, and overall experience was painless - almost too easy.
What's great about it: Almost too easy; no problems; will use (BASIC) again.
What's not so great: A little expensive, even for BASIC.