I've used this program since the mid 90s but this year there were some areas where it created a little confusion and where it was a little less straight forward as in past years. It also seemed a little more difficult to navigate within the program.
The program works very well, especially interfacing with downloads from financial software. I ran into a couple issues, but they were minor. That's why 4 instead of 5 stars. But, I will definitely buy again. Next year, I'll be more prepared and the issues won't exist.
Pros: Easy to prepare, Easy to import documents, Fast
Easy to use tax software. Walks you through the process with detailed information about the why's and what if's for each step. Lot's of instructions and many recommendations for saving money during filing and in the future. Nothing left out that I can tell.
Pros: Easy to prepare, Maximizes refund, Easy to import documents
Gave this a try this year. Worked well enough but had several deficiencies as I see it. The screen area was small and hard for me to see well. Poor color contrast many times. Getting around from topic to topic was difficult. I often went in circles until I could figure out what instruction's meant. There was too little space for single listing of my many charitable gifts, so I had to enter several on a single line, then add them for the total. Too tedious. Veery accurate when finished.
I have used this program for years and it is easy to use and walks you through how to handle things that can change from year to year. This year I had a schedule K situation that was new to me. I am confident when I am finished that my returns for Fed. And state are correct.
Does a good job with the federal return, state tax returns not so much. What they charge for additional states (I have to file in more than one) and to e-file a state return is ridiculous.