TurboTax Basic - CD or Download Ratings & Reviews
TurboTax Basic - CD or Download
Average Customer Rating 4.3 out of 5
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Loxie Newcastle, WA October 15, 2012-
Prior Tax Prep Method:
- Used TurboTax
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Family Life:
- I'm married
- I own my own home
- I have kids
- I don't own a business
- I'm not a student
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Life Changes:
- I bought or sold investments
Report as InappropriateReview of TurboTax Basic - CD or Download 2011"This customer did not provide a text review."
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forecaddie Dallas, TX October 15, 2012
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Prior Tax Prep Method:
- Used TurboTax
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Family Life:
- I'm married
- I own my own home
- I have kids
- I own my own business
- I'm not a student
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Life Changes:
- I bought or sold investments
Report as Inappropriategreat help
Review of TurboTax Basic - CD or Download 2011Pros:- very easy to follow, kept track of all input
Cons:- just a long process, but that's the IRS's fault
"just keep tweaking it each year. I appreciate your efforts."
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gailohio Cleveland, OH October 15, 2012
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Prior Tax Prep Method:
- Did my taxes by hand
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Family Life:
- I'm married
- I own my own home
- I don't have kids
- I don't own a business
- I'm not a student
Report as InappropriateReview of TurboTax Basic - CD or Download 2011"did not feel it was necessary to enter all the detail for charitable contributions (address, date of each gift). also didn't ask me the anomoloies: paid taxes on unemployment, amount paid with extension. had to look for these deductions."
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ChazinNH New Hampshire October 15, 2012
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Prior Tax Prep Method:
- Did my taxes by hand
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Family Life:
- I'm single
- I own my own home
- I don't have kids
- I own my own business
- I'm not a student
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Life Changes:
- I bought or sold investments
Report as InappropriateBasic Did the Job
Review of TurboTax Basic - CD or Download 2011Pros:- Easy to Understand Interface
Cons:- Size Limitation on Stock Sales Fields
"Still the best user interface of the major tax programs. A great value for what it delivers. Cannot imagine doing this without a tax program. I used to use Deluxe but found that Basic was sufficient. Online help is better than ever -more understandable. And I am REALLY pleased to see that e-filing is free now."
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differenttwo Wyoming October 15, 2012
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Prior Tax Prep Method:
- Used TurboTax
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Family Life:
- I'm married
- I own my own home
- I have kids
- I own my own business
- I'm not a student
Report as InappropriateReview of TurboTax Basic - CD or Download 2011Pros:- very easy to use and to file
"This customer did not provide a text review."
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jseeley Dallas, TX October 14, 2012
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Prior Tax Prep Method:
- Used TurboTax
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Family Life:
- I'm married
- I own my own home
- I have kids
- I don't own a business
- I'm not a student
Report as InappropriateReview of TurboTax Basic - CD or Download 2011Pros:- Very Thorough
"This customer did not provide a text review."
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tozone connecticut October 14, 2012
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Prior Tax Prep Method:
- Used TurboTax
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Family Life:
- I'm married
- I own my own home
- I have kids
- I own my own business
- I'm not a student
Report as InappropriateReview of TurboTax Basic - CD or Download 2011"This customer did not provide a text review."
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defunbunch Acadiana LA October 14, 2012
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Prior Tax Prep Method:
- Used TurboTax
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Family Life:
- I'm married
- I own my own home
- I don't have kids
- I own my own business
- I'm not a student
Report as InappropriateWorks for Me
Review of TurboTax Basic - CD or Download 2011Pros:- No calculations required
Cons:- None
"Was able to get this year's taxes done and filed. Hopefully didn't leave anything deductions out."
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iu1975 illinois October 13, 2012
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Prior Tax Prep Method:
- Used TurboTax
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Family Life:
- I'm married
- I own my own home
- I have kids
- I own my own business
- I'm not a student
Report as InappropriateReview of TurboTax Basic - CD or Download 2011"This customer did not provide a text review."
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Dave33149 Miami, FL October 12, 2012
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Prior Tax Prep Method:
- Used TurboTax
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Family Life:
- I'm married
- I own my own home
- I have kids
- I own my own business
- I'm not a student
Report as InappropriateDave33149
Review of TurboTax Basic - CD or Download 2011Pros:- Price, Simplicity, Speed of completion
Cons:- Nags, Navigation, "dumbing-down" language
"I've been using TurboTax Basic annually for nearly 20 years. I file a 1040, schedules B, C (sometimes two), D, E, and 5-10 numbered schedules.
Over the years, I have noticed a steady progression of two disfavorable features:
1) Frequent offers to upgrade, at a substantial cost, to a higher version of TurboTax that I do not need for my return.
2) Increasing difficulty to navigate around the Step-By-Step interview. Used to be, if I wanted to return to a certain section, I could select it on a drop-down navigation menu. Now I have to start from the beginning of a lengthy "Explore On My Own" selection screen.
3) As the years go by, the text presented on the screen is worded noticeably more and more simplistically. I'd say that a third-grader now can understand TurboTax. I would like to see an option at the beginning for experienced, sophisticated users.
On the plus side, TurboTax Basic is inexpensive, simple and quick. I will continue to purchase this product for as long as I have to file federal income tax returns." -