Why I buy this one ?
- Free e-file and free TaxCut State after mail-in rebate
- Access IRS publications and the H&R Block interactive video library
- New convenient paperless payment options for taxes due and e-filing fees
- New tax-saving tips on saver¿s credit, overlooked deductions, and more
- Updated Tax Law Assistants help get the most from tax breaks

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What our customer's say!

"very disappointing", My mother worked for H&R Block for many years, so I have no personal problem with them.

I have not used the 2004, but I just quit working on the 2002 edition. I got halfway through my return (20 hours work) and I finally quit. The numbers were incorrect, but I did not notice until the last few entries.

I have rental properties and, even though I entered the information where it belonged, it somehow got transferred elsewhere. All of my real estate taxes got moved from where they belonged to form A. Entering the information directly onto the tax forms required me to override every single step (3 mouse clicks, I think?). Also, I was not able to go to help and figure out what my standard mileage cost was, so it took me considerable time to go through their mileage dialogue boxes when all I wanted was standard mileage.

I had used Turbo Tax in previous years and was not unhappy with them; however, I had heard that Turbo Tax put spyware on the computer, and that it was difficult to install on more than one computer, so I decided to opt for a change. TaxCut was cheaper, and I figured there would really be no difference (I used Parson's tax software years ago and liked them until they stopped making that program). Anyway, at least for year 2002, TaxCut is much worse than Turbo Tax and Parson's old tax program. The big problem is, it puts information in the wrong place; and I have been doing my own taxes for 20 years, so it is not a mistake which I am making.

I downloaded TaxAct just a moment ago; it is cheaper than either turbo tax or taxcut, and so far, it behaves just like it is supposed to. I have been entering some info by their prompts and other info directingly onto the tax forms, and, except for the fact that the auto-save requires me to hit the hardreturn every time, other than that, I really like TaxAct. It is functioning exactly how it is supposed to. Furthermore, I have entered in a couple of properties and printed it out, and everything is going where it belongs.

"TaxCut not friendly", Two distinct problems (seems each year it gets harder to use, and less friendly).
a. Overwrote last years files, without warning. Fortunately had a saved copy on a floppy disc.
b. Entered state information and could not remove it, when I discovered in a later 'interview' question that I had entered the information in the wrong place. Had to 'force' the entry which then brings up an error in the review.

In general, very frustrating to use, and each year it becomes worse, not better. The good days of TaxEdge are gone, and had to convert to TurboTax, which also grew more cumbersome each year, so I switched to TaxCut. This may be my last year with it.
No way to give feedback either, unless one would 'pay' $20 to tell of the problem.

"This item is for last year's taxes only!!!", Every year they put out a new version of the program updated for the current tax year. This TaxCut 2003 will not be useable for 2004 tax returns. Also, for those people who think that by buying their own tax program will save them a bundle of money, they are truly foolish. I do taxes for a living, not only at home, but for a tax professional office and these programs are not meant for people who don't know the tax laws and what forms they need to file. If they do their taxes wrong, the money they saved will go right to the IRS and state in penalties and interest. These programs will not protect you against that. Let electricians do electrical work, plumbers do plumbing work, and, for crying out loud - let tax professionals do tax work. These programs are not supposed to be easy, they are not for the average person to use.

"TAX CUT is horrible", I cannot think of a single reason you should have to click 3 buttons and go through 2 screens to enter 1 stock transaction. On the contrary, you should be able to enter 10 or more per screen. It took hours to enter 200 stock transactions.

Then, after the error check, certain transactions seemed to be duplicated. Upon trying to delete them with the delete button, they would not delete. If you change one of the duplicates, the contents of the other changes also. Then, looking through the list, I find that every one of the other duplicate transactions were duplicated again each time I tried to delete the first duplicated transaction pair. Now I have dozens of transactions that will not delete - after spending 2 days doing data entry and using the interviews for doing all data entry and changes, as the product recommends - - - even though it is excruciating slow work with the poor user interface design.

What a piece of junk. (And this was the final 2003 version - - - the one with all the latest fixes!)

"Good value, experienced no problems", I have been using TaxCut for several years and have not experienced any problems with the program. I do have to file the 1040 and have to use several of the various worksheets, but do not have a home office or some of the other complications mentioned in other reviews.

I think it is a wonderful tool that has saved me a lot of time preparing my family's tax returns.

Read this reviews before You buy...

"Not even one star", This software had us owing over $700.00. We knew something was wrong so on top of the $26.00 I paid for the software I then went to have a tax person look them over for another $30.00. Apparently the software automatically puts numbers in that it shouldn't. Bottom line, we did them over ourselves and got a return of over $2,000.00 which is about our usual amount. I begged my husband to try this software. Never again.

"TaxCut was a $14,000 TAX HIKE!", Due to a bug in TaxCut, my W-2 form got duplicated. This changed us from having a $7,000 refund to owing $7,000. I didn't catch TaxCut's bug before I e-filed.

Now I've got to go file amended returns for both Federal and State. What a nightmare! This thing is supposed to make my life *easier*? NOT!

Besides that, the program's just generally buggy.

"Watch Out for the Hidden Errors--DANGEROUS TO USE", Previously used Turbotax to do my taxes but this year there were many TaxCut offers and Rebates so thought I would try TaxCut instead. Sorry I did.The only thing that was good is that with the importing of information, it first seems quicker. But the errors and the problems are a disaster. Links do not work. Even an items simple as telling you "Where to File" instead of taking you to an address leads to just an general information page (with no addresses in sight) Must check that inputted information is in fact used in Return. Fact that there was a question and you answered it does not mean that the information was used.Just one example--inputted both NYC local taxes paid and NY State taxes paid--both reported on same return--but while TaxCUT computed the amount of taxes owed for each, it refused to credit my local taxes paid, showing only the State--resulting in an erroneous amount due. Multiple times I tried to correct this. No way to do it. Would not even Override!Correction of other TaxCut created errors sometimes could not be done with Overrides but then Return could not be eFiled!

"This program is a stinker!", This program stinks! First of all, it took me forever to do my taxes on this d*** thing. Then we had to download the State Taxes after it said on the box that it was included with the Federal Taxes. Next, when all was said and done (yea right!) it said I had warnings and erros but it didn't say how to fix it. After many screams and hollers, I was ready to e-file (a big joke!); I had to fill out even more paper work then I did when I had to do it by snail mail. And I couldn't even print it out for snail mail! Whoever made this program, must have been a nerd who got picked on a lot and this is their revenge.
This program stinks, stay away from it and do what you normally do. All this does is ask you bogus questions about, God knows what, and you're left with anger and fustration. I'd give this a big fat ZERO if I could but it gets a one by default.

"Do yourself a favor - Buy TurboTax instead", I've used Turbotax and Taxcut the past 5 years. My taxes are slightly complex - mortgage, stock trades, S-Corp, and Turbotax makes it very easy. It removes the complexity by asking clear questions.

Taxcut is poorly designed. If you've never used Turbotax, you'll think Taxcut is OK. I spend so much time because Taxcut will re-ask questions about ordinary dividends under a totally different section. I have no idea if they are talking about the dividends from my equities or dividends from some other form (partnership, etc). So then I think - hmmm - what do they want here - I don't know.

For my State Taxes I withheld my overpayment to apply for this year. In Taxcut, I can't figure out how to get it in. I print the form and there's a line item for it - but in Taxcut software I've gone thru every question 3 times - can't be found.

So now it says I owe state taxes and a penalty - but I don't.

I may have to manually do my state taxes - since it's easier then using Taxcut.

There are numerous examples of confusion with Taxcut. I've never had those with TurboTAx. Yes it costs a bit more, but it's worth is unless your taxes are very basic.