TaxCut or TurboTax?

[Big Buckin' agate_monkey]

I'm sure this has been asked before, but I couldn't find it.

Anyone suggest one over the other?

 

[novelist_wannabe]

I use turbotax now because I've used it in the past and it automatically imports all of my personal information. I started using it on the recommendation of a friend. It's fairly easy, and I haven't had any problems.

 

[imjustagirl]

I do TurboTax online. I had my money in my account within a week.

 

[pallister]

Speaking of taxes, the employees at my shop got a notice that our W-2s may be inaccurate and we should hold off on filing. Unfortunately, that notice came after many people filed. I would have been in that group because I usually file within a day or two of getting my W-2, but luckily I was on vacation and didn't bother.

 

[BigSleeper]

Speaking of taxes, the employees at my shop got a notice that our W-2s may be inaccurate and we should hold off on filing. Unfortunately, that notice came after many people filed. I would have been in that group because I usually file within a day or two of getting my W-2, but luckily I was on vacation ad didn't bother.

This happened at our shop as well. I hadn't filed yet because based on the info I had on hand, I ended up owing for the first time in my professional working life. So be it. Maybe the "inaccuracies" will lead to a refund, but I doubt it.

I've used TurboTax for the Web for several years now, and have never had a problem.

 

[Big Buckin' agate_monkey]

So I'm trying the TurboTax Online version for free to get an idea of my return. I put in all my info and get to my student loan interest. I punch in the numbers and it says, "GOOD NEWS! You can deduct every single penny of your student loan interest."

That's cool and all, but why did my return drop $200 after I put in the student loan interest? I don't wanna deduct every penny if it means I get $200 more back.

 

[sportschick]

Speaking of taxes, the employees at my shop got a notice that our W-2s may be inaccurate and we should hold off on filing. Unfortunately, that notice came after many people filed. I would have been in that group because I usually file within a day or two of getting my W-2, but luckily I was on vacation ad didn't bother.

This happened at our shop as well. I hadn't filed yet because based on the info I had on hand, I ended up owing for the first time in my professional working life. So be it. Maybe the "inaccuracies" will lead to a refund, but I doubt it.

I've used TurboTax for the Web for several years now, and have never had a problem.

Happened at my shop too, and that was after they'd already mailed out new W2's because they had the wrong employer number for the state.

I already have my refund, so I really hope I don't have to file an amended return.

 

[Moderator1]

I like those "ask the box" commercials.

If it is a simple return, do it yourself.
If it is not (lots of deducations, freelance, whatever), you'll get back what you cough up to an accountant or H&R Block or whatever.
Trust me on this.

 

[a_rosenthal]

Marry/date an accountant. Problem solved.

 

[Perry White]

Don't forget about Free File: http://www.irs.gov/efile/article/0,,id=118986,00.html

 

[EStreetJoe]

Wife and I are seeing our accountant in one week to do our taxes.

 

[jmm1412]

If you're just taking the standard deduction, do it yourself. I've been using TaxAct online. It works quite well, costs little. I got my most recent refund in 8 days.

 

[Sam Mills 51]

TurboTax. Frighteningly simple.

Of course, my finances are an exercise in simplicity. :'(

 

[friend of a friend]

Used TurboTax for the first time this year.

No complaints, easy as hell to use.

Got my refund in two weeks.

 

[loveyabye]

If you have State Farm insurance, you can get a good version of TurboTax for free. Look on state farm's web site for the info.

 

[MacDaddy]

If you have State Farm insurance, you can get a good version of TurboTax for free. Look on state farm's web site for the info.

I got it for half price (I believe) through Fidelity. I'm not sure anyone pays full price for TurboTax, or at least they shouldn't.