Don't buy this software. Shoe box feature which has been part of this software since its inception in the early 90's has been removed. Feature allows you to enter tax information receipt by receipt, instead of by interview. Everyone in tech support is so new that they have never heard of the shoe box feature.
Edit copy/paste/cut does not work. Hard to believe. But I have been unable to copy a tax id and paste it into another form.
Software will not accept 6 digit IRS pin, only 5 digits, so I cannot Efile this year.
Good easy to use. Previous versions had summaries of pertinent IRS documents, and links to the documents. With this version I had to go to the IRS website to find and understand how to complete some of the more complex forms. Pretty disappointing after many years of effective use.
Easy to download (or upload - prior years' experience), complete reviews. Simplifies the process. I've used it for years, without problems and will continue to do so. I used a different, highly recommended product for several years, but found Tax Cut to be easier to use, with better answers to questions, more complete research and simpler transactions to the IRS (both refunds and payments, if necessary).
Pros: Easy to prepare, Maximizes refund, Easy to import documents, Fast
I paid an additional 20 for an upgrade and it didn't work. They must know this happens because they try to sell some type of insurance for it in case it doesn't download. Very shady.
This software is very comprehensive for all kinds of tax situations. It's important to note, however, that basic understanding of tax law is necessary for those using any tax software that is available. I have been using it for years and personally prefer the H&R Block software over Turbotax.
A little more complex than TurboTax but so much less money. I've been using this tax software for years since before TurboTax downgraded their software and made their investment input manual (Deluxe Edition). Never had an issue with either the Fed or the State questioning H&R Block tax returns. One free Federal electronic return. I dislike them using my data, even anonymously, so I modify it before allow the software internet access. At half the price for H&R Block, TurboTax has lost my business forever. I would have given them a 5 star rating if the software was a little easier to use.
Pros: Easy to prepare, Maximizes refund, Easy to import documents