I have used TaxCut for at least 15 years with good results. I file a federal return and two state returns each year. We are now retired and have income from at least 25 different sources. The IRS once adjusted something I did, but I have never been penalized for any reason. My only regret is not using H&R Block software earlier in life!
Pros: Easy to prepare, Easy to import documents, Fast
Two things were most disappointing. 1. Inability to import 1099 data from Charles Schwab & Co. 2. Extreme difficulty in navigating the H&R Block help line phone tree to get to a human helper and the very long wait to talk to a human helper (although once you get through to a human he/she is nice & helpful) Case# 04951243
I've been using H&R since before it was. I started with Kiplingers Tax-cut years ago. And, I've loved it. My taxes and the laws have gotten more complicated over the years but the software never did. One time, many years ago I tried that other software from Quicken. Biggest mistake ever. It told me a for a refund, but after I filed and the software had an update, I owed, a lot for that time in my life. Never had that with this software.
Pros: Easy to prepare, Easy to import documents, Fast
Few choices out there. Can't transfer HR Block State to your State program for free. Have to start over with entries. No disk or download to have on hand for problems down the road. Did install on Windows 7. Couldn't get answers in help section to transfer of 401 on death of relative without paying more money.