State software did not calculate the "Best Return"
on April 19, 2021
Posted by: Roger701
from IA
Verified Purchase:Yes
Over all software is a good experience, however the state software for Iowa did not Identify the best way to file for the biggest return. I had to override the filing status to get the best return dollars. The guaranteed best return is not true.... I had to double check this myself!!!
The most difficult part of filing is gathering the data. Once that is accomplished we simply hand over to accountant OR enter it ourselves in a program. When I found out that the accountants were using software to prepare taxes with my data then why couldn't I. At first the software was cumbersome but now, wow. You have refined a very complex tax code to simple questions. It could not be easier.
First time I've used software to file my taxes and I was pleasantly surprised. It did catch things I may have missed and it could calculate different ways of filing so much faster than I could. I will continue to use in the future. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 was that I wish the Plan part of the program pulled in my information and helped me calculate what I should pay in estimated taxes this year.
Pros: Easy to prepare, Maximizes refund, Easy to import documents, Fast