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TaxCut from H&R Block 2001 Deluxe Filing Edition

TaxCut from H&R Block 2001 Deluxe Filing Edition

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Rating: 1 stars
Summary: BEWARE...
Review: This product does not work on Windows XP - it will crash when you reach the review phase. Their technical support is of little use - all I got was the advice to re-enter the data (which did not solve the problem) and a suggestion that XP is at faulet here (if so, why do they advertise that it runs on XP?).

In addition to inferior programming, you also face the risk of filing an inaccurate return, as the program does not fix the errors automatically - you have to do it manually (which defeats the purpose of using a computer program in the first place).

What is more, the program is an HR Block ad delivery system - you are bombarded with their ads at every step. This is the only thing this inferior piece of software does well.

I returned this useless product. ...

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Buy TurboTax instead
Review: This program had so many problems with it I don't even know where to begin. The bottom line is that the customer service department is really bad. Buy TurboTax instead, the savings is not worth the headaches.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Not a Good Buy!
Review: This program was so hard to manuever through! It doesn't have the easy drop down to find topics as Turbotax. Each item, even though checked, has to be rechecked in order for it to electronically file. In order to fix an error, you had to go back and actually find the error yourself. Turbotax asked you if you want to fix the error and then takes you right there! It took me four tries to file one return!I'll never buy this again.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: If you have Windows 2000 or XP don't bother with Taxcut
Review: This software is horrible. It will not, I repeat, will NOT work on Windows XP or 2000. It works at first ok, then once you upgrade it with their online updates, it will not work anymore. Also, don't even try to get tech support. They will tell that they know there are issues and give you some half @$$ answer on how to fix it, which is common sense stuff like reinstalling the software. DO NOT BUY THIS SOFTWARE!!!!!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Great software for great price.
Review: This software is the best Tax Software available for the average Tax filer also if you spent a few hundred dollars at a Tax prearer(HR Block) last year and this years return is similar to last you have a template available already to do it yourself. Only difference is you type in the new numbers rather than having them do typing for you. Is it worth the (...)dollars extra to have someone else type in the info you had to gather up anyway for them to type into their computer? You decide. If you are comfortable using a computer and have a good idea of what your taxes should look like from previous years tax returns then it is a good deal and fairly simple, and take advantage of free state software!! I have used it for the past two years and find it adequate for my basic needs.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: TaxCut Deluxe...Quick & Easy...The BEST
Review: This was the 4th consecutive year that I have used TaxCut. Again I was very happy with the results, and will plan to use TaxCut again next tax year. Inputting the data is so simple. TaxCut walks you through the whole process, it couldn't be easier. When I was confused about anything, the answers were easy to find by clicking on the help icon.

I also purchased the TaxCut State software and that was extemely easy for my state - Oregon. Can't beat the price for the State software either (free with rebate).

Filing electronically was very simple too, better than last year. Again you can do that free by mailing in a rebate.

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this software to my family and friends. Once you try it, I am sure that you would agree.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: WORTHLESS
Review: Use another program. Updates to the software were very difficult to download. Submitting questions to H&R Block didn't work. You can (in theory) submit your return for a Professional Review, for [a fee]. Once submitted, the only way you can view the review is through a link from the program. THE LINK WILL NOT WORK. Their tech support doesn't have an answer why it does not work. I called their refund department. The agent told me that they have been so swamped with calls of a similar nature, that they cant even enter them into their system. Bad enough I need to fight the IRS for my refund, looks like I need to fight H&R Block for that refund as well,

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: Electronic Filing Sanfu
Review: Used Taxcut for the second year in a row and for most part have been happy with the product, I had been Turbotax regular since the late 80's.

I ended owing money this year so waited til the last minute (4/14/2004) to file. That's when the fun began. Got a notice from the IRS today that the filing of the claim was accepted but that could not access my financial institute for payment. Called Taxcut and they threw there hands up, "We sent them your claim and they (the IRS) accepted it, we're done." Taxcut was able to process their $14.95 processing fee, the IRS could not. Contacted my credit card company, "no problem on this end".

Have yet to get a hold of the IRS for there end of the story. My tact next year, file the old paper way at a cost of a stamp.

In my opinion, Taxcut was gutless in trying help. Poor business practice.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: TaxCut has gone downhill!
Review: Using TaxCut 2003 was a lengthy exercise in absolute frustration. It took forever just to get the program to install, and then it wasn't user-friendly at all. The program insisted on me getting an update to correct the Charitable Contributions worksheet, even though I had already decided not to itemize deductions. Then I ran into problems downloading the update. I finally did get my Federal taxes filed, only to find that the TaxCut State Program wouldn't install. I finally gave up and filed a paper return for my State Taxes.

I have used TaxCut for the past 8 or 9 years, but this year will be my last time. I don't know if Turbo Tax will be any better, but I feel it couldn't possibly be any worse!

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: TaxCut has gone downhill!
Review: Using TaxCut 2003 was a lengthy exercise in absolute frustration. It took forever just to get the program to install, and then it wasn't user-friendly at all. The program insisted on me getting an update to correct the Charitable Contributions worksheet, even though I had already decided not to itemize deductions. Then I ran into problems downloading the update. I finally did get my Federal taxes filed, only to find that the TaxCut State Program wouldn't install. I finally gave up and filed a paper return for my State Taxes.

I have used TaxCut for the past 8 or 9 years, but this year will be my last time. I don't know if Turbo Tax will be any better, but I feel it couldn't possibly be any worse!


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