I’ve used H & R for the last six years and I’ve found it to be easy to use and thorough. I’ve used two or three other software systems and this seems to be the best and most reasonably priced.
Pros: Easy to install, Easy to fix issues, Easy to prepare, Maximizes refund, Easy to import, Fast
Sorry to not have North Dakota nonresident and Minnesota property tax credit not included in your software. Made for a lot of extra work. MN property tax was included, but would note efile. Lots of paperwork to manage.
Every time I did my tax return, starting from beginning to end and pretty much inputting everything the same, I kept getting different totals. If course all amount were large and we owed state and federal. Never owed both until the last couple of years.
Cons: Doesn't maximize refund, Hard to fix issues, Hard to prepare, Hard to import
The deluxe software didn’t help answer my rental questions. I had to call IRS several times. It basically had the same features as the Basic program but with the addition of a worksheet. Will continue to purchase the Basic from now on.