Block Financial Kiplinger Tax Cut

Block Financial Kiplinger Tax Cut

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Tax Cut Deluxe

Written: Mar 16 '01
Pros:easy enough even for your first time figuring your taxes- but could be improved here
Cons:some frustrating bugs, but overcoming them wasn't THAT difficult
The Bottom Line: Recommended for simplicity. Beware of a few little bugs in the software you may have to overcome. Somewhat frustrating for the first time user, maybe worthwhile for the savings.

This year was my first time ever to figure taxes on my own.
I decided to try doing it online with H&R Block. Things went slow but well enough till I got near the end and they said that they could not complete a certain form that I needed online and that I would have to download their software to complete my taxes. (They said they had mentioned this earlier--really?? Where???)
My taxes are simple and straightforward except for a couple extra needed forms.
I downloaded the software anticipating the ease of efiling and a quick refund. Again I was disappointed. When I was nearly done, a flaw in the software design left out a means to include some important figures on Form 4835. They however, did allow me to override their software with what I needed to do. However, in doing so, I lost the ability to efile. It was most disappointing to learn that I would have to print out the forms and snail mail them in.

I did find their help explanations adequate for my needs and simple to understand.
The price was right. I saved considerably over having someone do my taxes for me. Would I choose them again??-
Maybe, but I would probably go to epinions next time and choose the best software from other's opinions instead of relying on myself next time. (What didn't I think of that before?)

Recommended: Yes

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