TurboTax Premier Federal + State + eFile 2008 [OLD VERSION]

Hey, the pricing complaints are old news! This company listens and fixes their mistakes! I am a long-time, unpaid, Beta tester for Turbo Tax. This year those of us, like me, who like to work directly with the forms have a terrific new interface! For those who prefer the interview approach, the process is even clearer this year, and even easier to jump around in the interview so that you do not have to do your taxes in one sitting. I hate organizing papers, and do my taxes over an extended period. The neat thing about TT is that they try to make the software better every year in large part by listening to us, the testers, listening to their Inner Circle members feedback and in general, listening to their customer base. This years version is readily their best, and theyve made it easier to use the Live Community feature from within the software to get answers to tax questions for free. Like any company, TT sometimes gets a notion that seems like a good idea but turns out not to be. This years pricing initially was just such a bad idea - and TT showed how responsive they can be and have changed that pricing model! Like past years, you can prepare multiple returns for no additional charge, and file them by mail if you like (I do). For those of you who dont get the eFile thing, the IRS is pushing heavily to get everyone to do this. And they pressure the software companies to encourage eFiling. Even though it saves the IRS a bunch to get returns electronically, they expect us to pay for this service. I send mine in by mail - I am a traditionalist, but I am also cheap. Hooray for TT to recognize a mistake and fix it fast; they have done so in the past, and as long as they continue to be so responsive, I look forward to continuing as a Beta tester and a tax preparer!

It is Inuits prerogative to change the terms of their license, but if you dont like it, vote with your feet and use a competing product - I am. A several years ago Intuit restricted the number of computers you could install the software on (to just one I think) and people switched to computing products in droves (including me). The next year they gave up on that practice. Personally I would much rather have them limit the number of computers it can be installed on than to you to one free return. I do my taxes and two family members - as a favor. I could do those returns without software, but why should I if I am already buying software for myself. I will not pay Intuit another $20 for those returns - nor $60 just to do my own. I dont care about the free e-filing - actually I think it is a crime that the government couldnt come up with a standard format that tax programs could produce so returns could be filed directly to the IRS site without a 3rd party getting involved (and making a profit). I am sure they could do that for less than it costs them to process paper returns. I used Tax Cut a few years ago and it wasnt quite as polished as TurboTax, but it was fine. From what Ive read, the gap between products has narrowed. I guess I will find out for myself soon enough.

This is an excellant product I have used before for my annual tax report and will use next year.

At the time back versions of this was outrageous. It was a great price & was able to complete my taxes at a great price.

If a company wants to charge more for an improved product because realistically they need to cover the costs that went into creating that better product, fine. But this new price structure is just garbage. Clearly Intuit is at that point with TurboTax where they think people will stomach unjustified price increases because (a) changing software is annoying and (b) its still cheaper than paying a tax professional. I hope they are sorely mistaken. I urge people not to be scared of trying a new product this year. I have used TurboTax every year since I started doing my taxes and am excited to move on to a new product this year.

I have recently completed my 2008 taxes using the TurboTax Premier edition. This is actually my 4th consecutive year using one of the various TurboTax editions. I find them pretty easy to use. Just choose the right edition for your needs and you should be in business. Ive never encountered a problem completing my taxes regardless of the oddities I throw at it. I highly recommend the TurboTax products.

My order mistake...Want it back?

Much improved over last time I used it - two years ago - with a better interface for asking questions and returning to these questions later. Installed on my two pcs without a problem and worked without a problem; state piece downloaded when needed.

Intuit has found yet another way to nickle-dime everyone who uses their product this year. Yeah, they may tell you you get 5 free e-files with this, but they neglect to mention the fact that you have to pay 20 dollars for each state you choose to efile. And you had better not pay taxes in two different states because that will cost you extra as well. So yeah, It will help you do your taxes, but plan on paying extra.

A bit lacking from interface, TT08 is still better than pencil and paper. A test run through a dozen consumers would out problematic features/characteristics.