I used the software many years. I like it because it is straightforward to list items you need to fill up for tax return. also provide some suggestion when new question is coming up.
Premium is supposed to be for self-employed. I'm a stock trader with thousands of buy/sell orders across several exchanges. I should be able to import the excel files directly as form 8849, not to input them line by line.
I have used this program for years - mostly because of the "legacy" convenience. Even the full-featured version does NOT populate all of the forms you might need - a serious drawback for us amateurs out there. If it gets any more expensive, I am switching to a real CPA.
H&R Block software was easy to install and very easy to use. It walked me through everything I needed to include. Filing was also very easy. I highly recommend.
You don’t have to be an accountant to professionally do your taxes. Just have your expense records organized and it takes you through it. Be prepared that the software does a review of your taxes in the end so you have less of an audit risk and fixing the errors at times can get a bit confusing but you’ll get through it and at a fraction of the cost of hiring an accountant!