I have bought this program for several years. This years program is full of glitches and the support for it is awful. The program keeps spontaneously shutting down, the deduction pro does not work. The techs have no clue on their software and keep referring to the local store to fix. When its a software issue they should fix it. The response then becomes, go into the local store and have them do the taxes since the program doesn't work.
Cons: Doesn't maximize refund, Hard to prepare, Hard to import documents
First my employer gave me a new laptop, and the Block programs did not migrate over. Had to purchase this TWICE, and use my daughter's laptop to do taxes....could not ever find my account to redownload what I had paid for the first time...then taxes: Dozens of field restricted workshsheets, In trying to fix problems they create 3 new with each move. And no warning that we would have to pay back CTC and EIP at the very end before we file. That was a kick to the teeth.
Can't do it! The software will not allow you to e-file a separate state income tax return unless you first file a separate federal return. If you file a joint 1040 but have to file a separate state return you'll waste your free state download because you'll have to go to your state's web site to file the separate tax return and some states require they be filed electronically, so printing and mailing is not really a help.
This software is NOT certified to run on Windows 7 but i had no choice other than to try it. It worked just fine for me. During the final check it found an issue. It was a little puzzling to solve but it worked out in the end. Still worth 5 stars for doing self-employed taxes !