While I started 2016 taxes with the online premium version, I found it is incomplete. I had to purchase the application (downloaded from Amazon). As in past years using the DVD premium version, I had no problems filing Federal, Ohio, and Ohio School District taxes. The interview process is well designed with Help where needed. It also uploads information from employer (retired) W-2, and brokerage institutions - making the whole job very easy, and accurate.
Pros: Easy to install, Easy to fix issues, Easy to prepare, Easy to import, Fast
Wow. This is great. I am really impressed by how easy doing the taxes was with this software. I've used Turbo Tax for decades - I've been scared to use anything else. I'll NEVER go back to TT - I'll be using HR Block from now on. Thank you!!!
Pros: Easy to install, Easy to prepare, Easy to import, Fast
The basic process is still the same and helpful. However, the details of lacking. For example, there has been a rapid increase in high-deducible health plans, and instead of the software walking you through the right questions to determine your tax status for a health savings account (HSA), it just says go find IRS form 8889, fill it out and insert line 6 back into the software. There were similar situations where in the past the software walked you through the process, so I would say the quality is steadily decreasing over time.
Cons: Hard to prepare
Pros: Easy to install, Maximizes refund, Easy to import, Fast
Flows good, does not hang up, and has good help tips. There are a few improvements that could be made, like the "Not For Filing" printout is offset left and hard to read in 3 ring binder.
Pros: Easy to install, Easy to fix issues, Easy to prepare, Maximizes refund, Fast