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H&R Block TaxCut 2007 Premium Federal (Win/Mac)
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CD. Includes everything you need to complete your federal taxes. Guidance for every personal tax situation from 1040EZ to Schedule C. Step-by-step interview guides you through a customized process. Includes advice on how to find every deduction you deserve and get the maximum refund. Includes advanced tools for investors and business owners.
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Customer Reviews
for H&R Block TaxCut 2007 Premium Federal (Win/Mac) --- H&R Block
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Easy to use
I used the previous year's one to do the taxes when I working in California and I thought it was brilliant. I got this one for a friend this year and he claims, it's very easy to use, taking you step-by-step, so what else can I say? H&R are brilliant.
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Good ,but found a glitch
I did my Federal tax, printed it, and was using the hard copy to do my state tax manually. I noticed the numbers literally did not add up.
I had some "other income", not on a W2. I entered it as such on line 21.
Taxcut added it to the W2 income in line 7 as well as on line 21 thus entering it twice so I could pay more taxes. $60 Federal and $12 State.
I could find no way to correct this in TaxCut so I manually, with correction tape, fixed the forms TaxCut printed and will mail them. (I'll e-file when it's free)
I've had a problem with "other income" in previous years but I'm not certain which software I was using.
I'm planning to do Federal taxes manually next year. It's less time consuming and less stressful.
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TAXCUT WILL NOT INSTALL ON VISTA WITHOUT AN NEW ADMIN USER ACCOUNT
IF YOU HAVE VISTA GET TURBOTAX INSTEAD
I have been using TaxCut for about five years without a problem. I like the software and found it very easy to use. I even ran it on Windows Vista last year without a problem. Not this year!
I tried to install TaxCut last night on my Windows Vista computer and quickly encountered an error that blocked the install. It seems that TaxCut tries to create a non-standard path for where to store work files. This is not for the program file but your working files. You are not given any options. The install just stops! Unless you create a new user profile with Administrative rights it will not install.
This is not a Vista problem but poor programming by H&R Block. They have used a very non-standard way of programming and it is very unprofessional. The fact that this BUG is in TaxCut makes me wonder if it was even tested on Vista. If so, this would have been caught immediately since installing is not possible without creating a new admin user. Since it obviously was not tested, what other bugs are in the program?
I already had Admin rights on my computer and I tried to work around this bug. TaxCut's support staff and their online support insisted that I create a new user account. They are aware of the problem but at least so far have not bothered to fix this.
For the record, I am very computer literate and have beta tested a number of software packages including three versions of WIndows including Vista and several antivirus packages. I also program and administer databases.
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TaxCut installs adware without your permission!
The software in question is actually PDF995 and is made by a company named Software995. It is known to interfere with the normal operation of various Adobe products. It is more than unprofessional for H & R Block to install this program without permission, it is unethical. If they had clearly disclosed this program and made its installation optional, I would have no problem with it. I assume they are being paid for installing this junk on my machine, as a form of advertising for the Software995 company. I am extremely angry at having been tricked into paying for this advertisment, having been duped into installing untested and unwanted software, and having to now go through the trouble of uninstalling this crap, fully investigating it to determine what it may have done, and correcting any resulting issues. I have used TaxCut for many years. I will be uninstalling it and returning it for a refund, and will never buy it again. This behavior, by a company that I trusted with my most sensitive financial information, is appalling.
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Don't count on H&R Block for support
The software is certainly user friendly and does what it should (this is my third year of using it) but don't take any stock on the touted "I have people" campaign. I received notice from the IRS regarding a 2006 return and was left on hold for one hour until I finally gave up. I then tried to email them from their web site; typed in all the information then got the message that a server error was encounted, please try some other time. So, if you are trying to make the choice between this product and Turbo Tax, don't let a warm and fuzzy feeling of audit support sway you; make your decision based on the functionality of the software itself. Next year, I'll give their competitor a try.
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This is the Best Tax Software to Buy
Unlike Turbo Tax Basic this software provides everything you need to do your return correct.
I used to always use Turbo Tax Basic, but this year they stripped it down to nothing. Sorry guys, but I had to switch to Tax Cut Premium Federal. Includes everything most people need and the price is right. Highly recommended.
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Best for Mac OSX 10.3.9
I've used TurboTax in past years, but it no longer supports OSX.3.9. So far I'm very satisfied with the TaxCut procedures, updates and simplicity.
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As easy as turbo tax, but none of the marketing garbage
I tried the Taxcut this year because Turboax marketing was confusing. This is how I read : Turbotax Basic version does all, but if you want to maximize deduction for home, then you need to get Dlx version. And if you invested in stocks, and interested in maximizing deduction... you need more expensive & better product. What kind of marketing crap is that? Taxcut, single package does it all. Only difference is efiling support and state tax. Took me 4 hours to do my tax (home owner with 100+ stock sales data) and it was well worth the money.
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Decent - Will consider TurboTax next year
I'm a tax preparer and have been using Tax Cut for the past few years for preparing my personal tax return. This program is almost as comprehensive as software tax professionals use and is easy enough for just about anyone. I switched to Tax Cut from Turbo Tax several years ago because it was much cheaper, but now I think the programs are pretty much the same.
First off, the updates take longer than usual, probably the result of Congress taking so long to finalize the tax laws which occurred after the software actually shipped. So be prepared for 10 minutes of updates before starting your return.
This year Tax Cut makes it much easier to move around the return (income, deductions, etc.) so that you can enter it piecemeal rather than having to go through their interview screens. It is also much easier to go back to a section if you missed entering something. You don't have to go through a maze of questions to get to what you need. BUT when they made it easier to move around, they removed the checkboxes that indicates that you have completed that section. I entered just a few pieces of information (W-2 and interest) while leaving out major things that I have had on my tax return in prior years (mortgage interest) and did the final check and it did not alert me to missing data. So, REVIEW YOUR RETURN CAREFULLY to make sure you did not miss anything.
Most companies now issue W-2's which can be imported electronically, but I did not see a way to do that in Tax Cut. I looked, but didn't see it. That's a shame.
Tax Cut also improved upon the calculation for the sales tax deduction, but it is still a little confusing for non tax professionals. They could make it super easy by linking your zip code to a database of tax rates, but I guess a day of programming isn't worth it to them.
The included software Deduction Pro is a decent little program, however they should include a 2008 version so that you can track your contributions all throughout the year.
Tax Cut allows you to e-file, but it will cost you an additional $19.95 to do it. The Deluxe Turbo Tax with the efile ends up being the same price as Tax Cut if you e-file (assuming Turbo Tax doesn't have hidden charges).
I looked at Turbo Tax this year and I actually like the input screens on it much better than Tax Cut this year, mostly because it tracks what areas have been completed and I think their final review is better. Tax Cut still does the job and I think both programs have their issues, but I would never attempt a tax return without them.
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HARD TO USE MUCH FASTER BY HAND
I FIND THIS SOFTWARE HARD TO USE. IT IS MUCH FASTER TO DO IT BY HAND. EVERY YEAR I HAVE A ACCOUNTANT DO MY TAXES BUT I LIKE TO DO IT MY SELF FIRST. THIS PROGRAM ASK TOO MANY QUESTIONS AND REQUIRES TOO MUCH INFOMATION. THE PROGRAM ASK MANY MORE QUESTIONS THAN THE IRS
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TaxCut installs Adware without user's permission.
TaxCut installs third party software without your knowledge, consent or permission. The application is called Software995 and it's basically a PDF editor. Why anyone would need a PDF editor to do their taxes is something TaxCut refuses to answer. Software995 is covertly installed when you download updates for TaxCut. Sorry, you get Software995 installed without choice.
Software995 is ad-based. So if you intend on using it, you will have to endure endless popup ads from their sponsors. And no, you can't get rid of them using a popup blocker. To eliminate the ads you have to pay $9.95.
I think it's very unprofessional of H&R Block to shove 3rd party software down it's customers throats. Are they that hard up for money?
TaxCut and TuboTax both work as far as getting the job done. So my advice would be to get the one without adware.
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Easy as pie!
It could not be simpler to do your own taxes! I was always fearful of preparing my own taxes, but this software makes it super easy and fast. This is the fourth year of using it, and unless circumstances dramatically change, I will continue to purchase this every year. I love that if some legislation or change comes about after you have purchased your software, you are prompted to get an update (free, by the way). I also enjoy the security that comes along with the H&R Block name when you e-file.
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Easier than TurboTax
Very easy instructions to follow. Deductible Pro for donations is great. First time user of TaxCut, I have used Turbo Tax for years , Tax Cut is easier and also less expensive.
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Excellent tool, but only for no-tax states
TaxCut offers individuals a powerful option for preparing an income tax return that is relatively easy to use. TaxCut assumes that you know little or nothing about income tax law. The software will ask a number of questions and will prompt you for information based on your answers. It will help tremendously if you gather as many of your tax documents as possible before starting. This software is significantly cheaper than paying a service to prepare it and much easier than doing in manually.
The e-file option has been around for some years and is a great time saver for those due a refund. If you owe money, you might want to save a few dollars and just file manually. The program will print all the forms you need so it's easy to do and there's no real advantage to electronically filing if you're writing a check.
Please note that this version is good for Federal returns only. It's a bargain if you live in a state with no income tax, but if you live in one of the many states that require a return every year you'll be happier with [[ASIN:B000WQ10LK H&R Block TaxCut 2007 Premium Federal + State (Win/Mac)]]
If you don't itemize your deductions and have a very simple return, you might be better off preparing the forms manually on your own. On the opposite end of the spectrum, if you have a return with major league complications, you might be better off going to a good CPA. For everyone else, this is really a no-brainer. It's inexpensive, easy to use, and accurate. I've been using TaxCut for quite a few years and would not even consider giving it up.
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A Program which will ameliorate April 15th fears.....to a degree
Taxcut is a wonderful program, taking the most of the pain out of doing taxes, and is far less expensive than TurboTax. In an interview setting, the program asks you a series of questions and guides you through the tax process. By far, the greatest amount of time you will spend will most likely be spent assorting your records. This truly makes tax season painless (if not close to it) and also carries the imprimatur of H&R Block and is backed by them for peace of mind.
What makes Taxcut especially nice is that I am able to import any and all taxable transactions into it directly from Microsoft Money, and of course older versions of Taxcut.
A note and a personal opinion. Taxcut Premium is fantastic, but I honestly do not see why people would pay 50%+ more for the state edition added on, when state taxes by and large are much less cumbersome than federal taxes.
Have used this for many years, and am very happy with it.
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