Review by Harkius

I have spent the last 15 years doing my own taxes, as my life got progressively more complicated, including tax situations that most people don’t ever encounter. It’s simpler now (with just the SO, kids, and three jobs across two people and several states). This software is really straightforward to use. You just assemble all of the documents (which you would have to do anyway) and then start answering the thousands of questions that you have to answer the Tax Man every year. And then the software fills in the fields, and you get to file your return. Bingo bango boingo.

Is this software necessary? Clearly no.nDoes it save me a substantial amount of time as my tax status changes from year to year? Clearly yes.

So, this is a good product for everyone? Not really. But if your tax situation is fluid or tends to change from year to year, it’s probably helpful for you. Not if you’re a CPA of course. Not if you file a 1040EZ or a 1040A (if you file either of those, you don’t need tax help, you just need a calculator and to toughen up a little.) But for others, it’s pretty useful.