Is Turbo Tax going to have all that spyware in it like last year's version?

[glenn1]

Getting ready to go out and buy some tax software. Wanted to know if the folks at Intuit are trying the same funny business as they got caught last year doing.

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[EagleKeeper]

'03 had the extra headaches.

I heard rumors that they learned their lesson in '04.

I switched becuse of the '03 and will not go back until I feel that they can offer something better that what I use now.

 

[kranky]

I doubt if they would try that ridiculous stunt again, but it doesn't matter to me - I switched to TaxCut and I'm sticking with it as long as it does the job.

I've had enough of Intuit. Just got a letter today telling me that my copy of Quicken 2002 will no longer be supported as of April. And not just "not supported" - no online features will work after that. No transaction downloads, no bill paying, no ability to access existing online portfolios, nothing.

I don't expect vendors to support software forever, but there's a difference between not providing support and making older versions essentially non-functional.

 

[tk149]

I switched to Taxcut.

 

[DrPizza]

I started with and will continue to use taxact.... just got the email today.... federal and state $15.95 total - includes electronic filing of both.

 

[FoBoT]

just use taxcut, turbotax will probably something else to spyware you up

 

[rahvin]

Personally I went back to Turbotax after Intuit opened up their EULA after the debacle, they learned their lesson and I read the EULAs before I install. Turbotax has by far the most permissive EULA I've ever seen and I really like the interface improvements in this years version.

 

[TreyRandom]

dunno - luckily, I was using TaxCut at the time. TaxCut has always done a great job for me. But if TaxCut had pulled the same stunt that TurboTax pulled, I'd have switched and never looked back.

 

[DT4K]

Happy Taxcut user here for the past 4 or 5 years.

 

[AmigaMan]

I'm using TurboTax this year. I used it last year as well and it was fine. But I used TaxCut the previous two years and didn't like it as much. Something about the interface in TurboTax is better or more user-friendly. I dunno, I'm a noob at taxes and TT seems to hold your hand more which I like.

 

[KK]

Originally posted by: tk149
I switched to Taxcut.

 

[Nitemare]

Originally posted by: KK

Originally posted by: tk149
I switched to Taxcut.

 

[Papagayo]

Originally posted by: Nitemare

Originally posted by: KK

Originally posted by: tk149
I switched to Taxcut.

 

[Ausm]

I use TurboTax online.


Ausm

 

[Mayfriday0529]

CPA are you going to do your tax thread i been waiting on it
Thank you.

 

[Phoenix86]

Originally posted by: Ausm
I use TurboTax online.


Ausm

 

[Vic]

I've been using TaxCut for several years anyway and have no intention of switching (especially after last year's debacle). IMO, doing personal tax returns is not that difficult.

 

[Apathetic]

I've used Taxcut for the past couple of years and have no intention of going back to TurboTax.

Dave

 

[ttown]

I've been a TaxAct user for 2-3 years and recommend it.
Support the underdog.

I won't go back to Intuit after the spyware thing.... Companies need to learn that spyware isn't an option -- and will hurt for years to come. DON'T SUPPORT THEM!

 

[KC5AV]

TaxAct user. Free software download. You can pay to e-file, or just print out the return and snail mail it. I get the option to tele-file this year.

 

[optoman]

Been using taxcut and this reminds to get my rebates out this year.

 

[PanzerIV]

I've been using TurboTax Online for what will be the fourth year this tax season. It's got all of my past history saved and is easy to use. I have no complaints nor desire to use anything else.

 

[dquan97]

Mine's on pen and paper



I'm waiting for a hot deal on either of them

 

[Insane3D]

I used the online version of Turbo Tax last year, and I had no complaints. My taxes are fairly basic so I just end up using the 1040EZ one. I was considering trying TaxCut's online version this year, but it's $30? The program itself is $14.95 if you download it, is there another fee on top of that for e-filing?

 

[AkumaX]

Originally posted by: Jnetty99
CPA are you going to do your tax thread i been waiting on it
Thank you.

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