Pros: Easy, simple, accurate, fast; Direct deposit and state return options available Cons: Fees may make it impractical for some tax payers
Tax preparation is a drag for many individuals and families. After working all year and keeping only the leftover crumbs of our paycheck, we get to spend the winter and early spring seasons gathering up all of our W-2 forms, 1099 forms, capital gain ...
Pros: For 2003, there are changes, so look for them! Cons: I have none.
January 14th, 2003.
We have once again filed our taxes with Turbotax.com (this being our 6th year). This year we were able to upload all of our information from the previous year. Names, address, Social Security Numbers, Phone Number. And...
Pros: Accurate and inexpensive, or even FREE including no additional charge for electronic filing Cons: Uses a few IRS terms that can be a little confusing
I have used Turbo tax for the Web for three years now and I am quite impressed at its simplicity, accuracy and speed.
I was very hesitant the first time I used Turbo Tax 3 years ago but now I would not do my taxes any other...
Pros: basic filing is cheap, all online Cons: TERRIBLE customer service, lack of a good database, slow phone and internet services
Before finishing up my taxes in 2006, using a new program that I have been asked to use, I wanted to finish up a review of the program I used to file my 2004 taxes. Having grown tired of filling out my taxes on paper and sending them in through the ...
Pros: Quick & easy tax returns without the 'paper' hassle. Cons: Site may be hard to get around at first
Quicken Turbo Tax for the Web
So, did you make it in time? Did you file an extension? Hopefully everyone that’s reading this has their taxes done and possibly has their refund in hand. I file my taxes a few months ago, and our refund is...
Pros: Free, Accurate, No Charge To File Electronically Cons: A Little Bit Slower Than The CDROM
Since tax time is upon us, I thought that I would get one of our family member's taxes done as they are simple, and she didn't make a great deal of money having been a college student.
I always read two sites where people post about freebies...
Pros: Simple, quick and accurate. Also inexpensive electronic filing for fast refund Cons: Privacy?
I just completed our 2000 taxes on Turbo Tax for the Web. I used the same service for the 1999 tax year and decided it was the best $10.00 I ever spent. Last year's experience made coming back to Turbo Tax for the Web a "no-brainer".
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Pros: Easy, inexpensive, free for low income families, quick refunds Cons: nothing
In the past I have gone to H&R block to file my taxes. I'm not an accountant and felt more confident with their expertise and I am usually in a hurry to get my money back. This year I decided to try Turbo Tax For The Web I was surprised at ...
Pros: easy-to-use, relatively inexpensive, stable site, Deduction Maximizer, e-file, Audit Protection, PDF, instant refund box Cons: can get a little pricey
With our impending 1pm appointment with H & R Block looming over us yesterday morning, my husband and I decided to finally do our taxes ourselves. We remembered the exorbitant $400 fee that that tax preparer had charged us last year and we remembered ...
Pros: Makes a bad job easy. Cons: You may wonder "how did that happen?"
For the last three years I have done my taxes online. I have been pleased with the results every time. Turbo Tax for the Web, which is powered by Quicken, is a great way to take the fear out of doing your taxes.
Pros: VERY easy to use, doesn't cost anything to try it, no installations Cons: Have to be online, no visible forms means a bit of "blind trust"
Update for 2002:
This year, I opted to continue my relationship with TurboTax and use them as my online preparation service again. While a few things have changed - not necessarily for the better - the main program and service is as...
Pros: Very fast and accurate, checked for everything, easy to navigate Cons: couldn't find any
You can call me narcissistic if you like but I always prepare and file my own tax return. I take all of my paperwork & receipts and lock myself in my room with my adding machine and scrap paper. I scrupulously add things 15 times and ways to make...
Pros: Free for me, easy to understand instructions, help links, speed of returns, On the Web, Saves info for next year Cons: Requires you to print several pages
This was the first year that I have had to file taxes. I didn’t know what I was going to do. They never taught how to tackle this issue at my high school. Everything was new and unclear to me. I thought about buying tax-filing software. I tried tax...
Pros: Easy to use, Efficient, Consumer friendly Cons: Separate charge for state taxes. Can't transfer information from TaxCut.
I used TurboTax for 3 tax seasons, then used TaxCut for 2 tax seasons. Last year I wrote a review on TaxCut and this year I have decided to go back and review both programs and write a 'comparative' review between TaxCut and TurboTax. One main ...
Pros: It exists for late filers ... Cons: ... but you may feel sorry it does.
TurboTax for the web liberates you from the requirement to get out into the world and purchase packaged software coming in a box. Instead, you use your web browser to enter the information into their database, and they take care of electronically filing...
H&R Block TaxCut Standard for Windows TaxCut Standard is fast, easy and contains everything you need to prepare your federal return Seamlessly imports your tax and financial data from Micr...
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