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Summary: False errors prevented me from filing electronically
Review: I used TurboTax (Federal) last year. That was my first experience using a tax preparation software instead of the paper form, a pen and my brain. It gave me a pretty pleasant result. This year I was lured to TaxCut due to various discounts - big mistake. I managed to get the Federal form completed after downloading the "company planned" updates. But the state version of TaxCut is more than useless. I need to fill taxes for two states and the CD in the State package can only install one state - the other state "must" be installed through website - not practical for my slow modem connection... I am trying to find the downloadable version for the second state.
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Summary: TaxCut for state stinks
Review: I used TurboTax (Federal) last year. That was my first experience using a tax preparation software instead of the paper form, a pen and my brain. It gave me a pretty pleasant result. This year I was lured to TaxCut due to various discounts - big mistake. I managed to get the Federal form completed after downloading the "company planned" updates. But the state version of TaxCut is more than useless. I need to fill taxes for two states and the CD in the State package can only install one state - the other state "must" be installed through website - not practical for my slow modem connection... I am trying to find the downloadable version for the second state.
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Summary: Limited number of forms
Review: I was frustrated when I found that the California version does not include the Form 3510 (CREDIT FOR PRIOR YEAR ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX) which I feel should be needed by many in the Silicon Valley where incentive stock options are popular. The customer support instructed me to download the form from California's FTB web site, then print it out, fill it in with pen, then plug in the numbers to the proper places in the program. And because the form has to be mailed in, I cannot use e-filing. Oh well, what to expect when it is free!
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Summary: MUCH BETTER THAN TURBO TAX!!!
Review: I wrote a review for TaxCut Deluxe, so check that one out! You will need to buy that one along with this one. This is simply the best, and much better than Turbo Tax. I decided to list the states in this review, because not all of the states come with this software. You will have to purchase your state (if not listed) at an additional cost - which I guess is the only bad thing about it! My state was included, so that is why I have no complaints. Hope the list below helps! AL CT HI KS ME MT NJ OR UT
AR DC ID KY MI NC NM PA VA
AZ DE IA LA MN ND NY RI VT
CA FL IL MA MO NE OH SC WI
CO GA IN MD MS NH OK TN WV
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Summary: Don't bother if you live in Oregon.
Review: Only after double and triple checking every line could I be sure that my state return was accurate. I would have saved time by using pencil and paper. While the Taxcut Federal software I used was semi-respectable, this is a disgrace! Many entries are not calculated automatically (at least for the DC version), you have to calculate a value youself and enter in the box! Unless your return is very simple, I guarantee you will file an incorrect return if you trust this software blindly.
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Summary: Terrible tax software
Review: Only after double and triple checking every line could I be sure that my state return was accurate. I would have saved time by using pencil and paper. While the Taxcut Federal software I used was semi-respectable, this is a disgrace! Many entries are not calculated automatically (at least for the DC version), you have to calculate a value youself and enter in the box! Unless your return is very simple, I guarantee you will file an incorrect return if you trust this software blindly.
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Summary: This Was The Worst!
Review: So I thought that because H&R Block was involved, this would be a great tool. So, so wrong! The streaming video was a cool aspect, but when you are entering information and get to the charitable deduction section, you find that this portion of the program wasn't completed by the time of release (this is what it says in the program itself), so it isn't so cool anymore. You need to go to the Tax Cut website and download the rest of this product. This is all fine, except I never could download -- my system kept saying 'no response'. By the way, for tax information updates on TUBRO TAX (which I purchased after trying this piece of junk), the program opened the internet, chose the correct updates and downloaded in a matter of minutes. The program also kept showing errors because I wasn't including state taxes - which Washington doesn't have -- so it would check and fax successfully. I finally was so frustrated, I uninstalled, bought TURBO TAX and tossed this piece of junk in the trash. Do I sound frustrated? Yes I am. When I spend money on a product, I expect it to work within reason. Hey, I worked in software, and I understand that there are glitches. But, when you leave an entire section of software out of the product, and try to patch it with a download, then the company is looking for bucks, not returning customers. That's like buying a bike, only to find that you need to send away for the wheels because they weren't available when the bike was assembled and shipped!!!
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Summary: Don't buy unless it's free!
Review: Thank goodness this product was free. I am a previous user of TurboTax, and I found that the TaxCut federal was fine (perhaps even easier in many respects), so I was very pleased with that. However TaxCut State (Minnesota) was completely worthless! I scrapped it and did my state taxes by hand. The state program did transfer federal information that was relevant, but then the rest of the interview consisted of. "Read the instructions to form ___, and fill out" After about 5 screens like this (and 3 forms that were irrelevant to my tax situation), I gave up. It's easier to read the instructions and fill out the forms from the paper copy (plus I don't encounter so many irrelevant forms). Very disappointing! Try it if it's free (perhaps your state is better), but don't waste your time or money if it's not free.
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Summary: Easy as pie
Review: The only "glitch" I encountered was at the final error check. The program told me I failed to enter the date of my return, even though I followed each process exactly as the program instructed. The program just failed to ask me (or recognize) what date I was filing my return. Once that entry was manually made, it was clear sailing again. I have used TaxCut software for the past 6 years and have been very pleased with how easy it is to prepare my returns.
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Summary: Don't bother if you live in Oregon.
Review: The software doesn't support electronic filing for the state of Oregon. What a joke. Last year I used Turbo Tax and it had no problems filing my state return electronically. That's a lot Block.
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