I have a relatively complex Federal tax situation with some investments and a subchapter S and a partnership, which means that I can’t do the simplest tax returns, but I have been doing my own taxes for so long that all I really need is an assist and a heads up for any tax changes (rarely). I also have to file tax returns in two states which means that I just go the state web sites and download the forms.

Our accountant insisted we do this upgrade. We have been using Quickbooks since 2000 and are used to having to upgrade on a regular basis, but this has been the worst. We have a small business with at any one time 6-9 employees and receive money from a few sources, usually direct deposit. We have two accounts and only one is on QB. Our bookkeeper is also my assistant (very competent and conscientious)and I do all the technical stuff because I (usually) like to do it.

Downloaded yesterday and finished my taxes last night. I have a slightly complex tax situtation– 2 K1 s (partnership and limited liability company) that are prepared by an accountant and two states, one resident, one nonresident. I usually just ignore the state software because Ohio has a reasonably good on line site that allows you to file directly and WV tax forms aren’t too bad for nonresident taxpayers so I don’t see any reason to make in program purchases.

Easy install. I had the CD and it downloaded the update automatically. I’m using Windows 8.1 (which I don’t like) . The program found my prior tax file (I used H & R Block last year) and imported the information. I have a bit of a complicated tax situation with a couple of K1s and a 1099 DIV as well as a W2. I have to file a schedule C. I also have income in two states.

After several days of experimenting with iMovie 08 (part of iLife 08), I have found that I cannot use it. I have gone back to iMovie 06. With no ability to set Chapters where desired (without using Garageband!) no timeline editing and no sharing with iDVD I found the program unusable. iMovie Lite 1.0 (iMovie 08) is fine to edit a 3 minute video to share on youtube, but it lacks features that are needed for longer projects or if you want to make a DVD of your movie.

Replacing the hard drive in my Mac forced me to repurchase the software. I completely followed Apple’s instructions on how to to copy my hard drive, (easy). (The Hard drive was purchased on Amazon.) Microsoft somehow detects this, and prevents the software from running on the new hard drive. I tried contacting Microsoft by telephone, the robot hung up on me. I was never able to speak to a human.

Best way to get iDVD. I’ve tried many alternatives, but nothing comes close to iDVD for power and ease-of-use. You can set chapters with moving menus. Using iMovie HD and iDVD 09 my DVDs look just like Hollywood. A tragedy iDVD was discontinued by Apple.

Best way to get iDVD. I’ve tried many alternatives, but nothing comes close to iDVD for power and ease-of-use. You can set chapters with moving menus. Using iMovie HD and iDVD 09 my DVDs look just like Hollywood. A tragedy iDVD was discontinued by Apple.

Unlike many other companies, when you want to update toast you are faced with a time consuming process. You must register the product (with your email address). Create an account. Log into that account. Download your update. Reinstall the software (on my most recent update I had to re-enter the CD license key)!nnWhat a hassle!nnIf not for the difficult updating procedure this software could be rated 4 or 5 stars.

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