I was disappointed that the program would NOT accept "Various" when reporting the contries to which foreign taxes were paid as reported on two K-1s. I had to give up almost $100 in foreign tax credit in order to file electronically for a quicker refund. I may try using Turbotax again next year.
I purchased the software through a retailer and downloaded it to my computer as I have done for several years. The process of completing my returns, federal and state, went well and was, as always, easy to use. The only glitch occurred when I exiled my returns and I received an error notification upon transmitting my returns. The error stated the activation code was invalid. This resulted in the returns not being transmitted.
After some consternation, I called the H&R help line and advised the robot answering devise I required a new activation key. After asking for my email address, I was promptly sent a new activation code. After entering the code the returns were accepted. This year is the first time this issue arose. Must have been a glitch in the software but the issue was resolved rather easily. I hope next year this issue will be resolved.
Pros: Easy to prepare, Easy to import documents, Fast
I've used HRB Deluxe + State for many years. Generally it works very well, but it does NOT allow e-file if there is an entry on Form 1040, Schedule 1, line 24k, for example, an income adjustment from a Schedule K-1, Box 11, Code A (from an estate). HRB says I have to file by paper. The only way to e-file was to delete that entry on the K-1 and forgo a tax deduction. Tried to resolve this by chat and phone with "tax specialist" and "software specialist" but no luck. Case # 15775806
Love this product, it makes doing your taxes a breeze! The instructions are very clear to follow and the product guides you through the process step-by-step!
Pros: Easy to prepare, Easy to import documents, Fast
Horrible Mac software experience. I can’t print any returns and it ruined all previous years on my Mac. It prints. Like a billboard. H&R should have told us about this. They said they are working on the bugs and fixes.