Tax Software

[Panakk]

I just bought a house last year (2004). Now that's it time for taxes, and i'm too cheap to go to H&R block, what tax software would you use to do it? I've always been using TaxCut Deluxe but don't think it's good enough if i want to deduct the closing cost and all.

Anyway in my shoes or have been in my shoes previously?

 

[FoBoT]

TaxCut is an excellent product, i highly recommend it

 

[KillyKillall]

TurboTax for me.

 

[dabuddha]

Originally posted by: KillyKillall
TurboTax for me.

I used both last year and found Turbo Tax to be much more intuitive.

 

[sciencewhiz]

My mom tried both taxcut and turbotax in 2002 and liked turbotax better. Things may have changed, though.

 

[Mayfriday0529]

do you need to different tax software for both state and federal taxes?
I want to do my taxes myself this year but was wondering what software to use, nothing complicated like the OT with a house.

 

[Drakkon]

if u make under 30K a year make sure u check out turbotax/others websites to see if u qualify for their free web versions....i used thsoe tha past 2 years and its always worked out great as an efile sorta thing.

i prefer turbotax overall though..very intuative and user friendly

do you need to different tax software for both state and federal taxes?

yes....theres diff forms and rules so have to get your federal and state seperately (unless they are packaged together)

 

[InlineFive]

Quickbooks Pro

 

[Ausm]

Originally posted by: PorBleemo
Quickbooks Pro

For Personal Finances?



I use Turbotax online.

Ausm

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

Originally posted by: Panakk
I just bought a house last year (2004). Now that's it time for taxes, and i'm too cheap to go to H&R block, what tax software would you use to do it? I've always been using TaxCut Deluxe but don't think it's good enough if i want to deduct the closing cost and all.

Anyway in my shoes or have been in my shoes previously?

TurboTax :thumbsup:

From previous discusions though, it's pretty much been concluded that both products are so similar that it really doesn't matter which you pick anymore. They both are mature now and therefore easy to use with similar features and abilities.

 

[HomeBrewerDude]

i used taxcut's federal, state, and deductIT software last year. it worked well.

 

[Ogg]

just use turbo tax for the web......its all online, easy :thumbsup:

 

[NutBucket]

TurboTax, $15 after rebate from Costco.

 

[Mayfriday0529]

Originally posted by: Ogg
just use turbo tax for the web......its all online, easy :thumbsup:

how much does it cost? i was just looking on there website but it just states that you can pay by CC or taken out of your return but no price.

Edit: i miss my tax accountant, he moved to florida, charged me 40 bucks for both state and federal.

 

[styrafoam]

Originally posted by: Jnetty99

Originally posted by: Ogg
just use turbo tax for the web......its all online, easy :thumbsup:

how much does it cost? i was just looking on there website but it just states that you can pay by CC or taken out of your return but no price.

It is around $30 to complete and e-file both your state and federal returns. I have used turbo tax online for the last couple years, it's a snap.

 

[KC5AV]

Tax Act = free download

 

[Mayfriday0529]

Originally posted by: KC5AV
Tax Act = free download

what about state?

 

[Ogg]

Originally posted by: styrafoam

Originally posted by: Jnetty99

Originally posted by: Ogg
just use turbo tax for the web......its all online, easy :thumbsup:

how much does it cost? i was just looking on there website but it just states that you can pay by CC or taken out of your return but no price.

It is around $30 to complete and e-file both your state and federal returns. I have used turbo tax online for the last couple years, it's a snap.

they always have coupon codes floating around closer to tax time........usually get it for 50% off.....Ill link to the deals when I find them:thumbsup:

 

[KC5AV]

Originally posted by: Jnetty99

Originally posted by: KC5AV
Tax Act = free download

what about state?

Not sure about state. Texas = no state income tax. I think the charge a couple of bucks for state.

 

[kranky]

I was a regular TurboTax user until Intuit cooked up that ridiculous copy protection scheme a while back. I switched to TaxCut and really didn't notice any great difference. Stayed with TaxCut.

They cost the same around here.

 

[DrPizza]

TaxAct = free, and DID do my NY tax. I make more than 30k as well.
Online, free.

 

[Mayfriday0529]

Originally posted by: DrPizza
TaxAct = free, and DID do my NY tax. I make more than 30k as well.
Online, free.

you got both NY and Federal with the free version? that be great i'm in NY also.

you just have to file by regular mail correct not E-file that cost money.

 

[jadinolf]

Bottom line don't pay taxes.

 

[Davegod75]

taxact requires you to pay if you want to e-file. If you guys check out www.irs.gov they list some sites where completing and filing your taxes is completely free.

 

[DrPizza]

Originally posted by: Jnetty99

Originally posted by: DrPizza
TaxAct = free, and DID do my NY tax. I make more than 30k as well.
Online, free.

you got both NY and Federal with the free version? that be great i'm in NY also.

you just have to file by regular mail correct not E-file that cost money.

5 bucks or so to efile... I don't remember the amount, but it wasn't much.
Was worth it to have my $$ back in 2 weeks.