TurboTax 2008 Deluxe Tax Preparation Software Reviews

urboTax 2008 isn't for everyone, though. Price remains TurboTax's biggest stumbling block, and live support costs extra. The rival software TaxCut charges less for its desktop software, and provides several forms of tax support for free with live agents, or with tax professionals in the H&R Block offices. To its credit, TurboTax includes a wider range of self-help tools to manage questions, risk, and audits on your own. However, any one-on-one support you want with a topic or an audit will cost you between $20 and $40. We think TurboTax's tools and new knowledge base will answer most taxpayers'...

This is the second year that I have used a discounted copy of Turbo Tax from my bank and one was also available from the brokerage company I use.  It took more time for me to get all my records in order that it did to plug in the numbers, etc.  Quick and easy, this is the answer to everyone moaning about how expensive it is to have an accountant do their taxes.  E-filing is available as is donation values for other than cash contributions if you itemize deductions.  I used the Delux version and it did my federal and state versions.  There was a glitch that it wouldn't give up my deceased husband's...

I love turbo tax.  I have been using it for the past 10 years or so.  I have tried the basic, as well as the deluxe.  Since I have a home based business, and we have rental property the deluxe is better for us.  The audit protection is really a wonderful thing too. 

 I could never figure out depreciation--which catagory things went under and Turbo tax does it all for you.  The fact that you can import all of the previous years information and then edit as needed saves so much time  It also helps prevent clerical errors.  I would suggest you back up your taxes to a CD .  My computer crashed...

 I have used Turbo Tax Software for about 7 years now. It makes tax preparation so much easier and faster. I find Turbo Tax more user friendly than the traditional paper returns that you could spend hours upon hours researching questions that may come up. The e-filing option that is available allows you to send your return electronically (NO STAMPS! NO LOST RETURNS! NO WORRIES!). You will receive an email notification from Turbo Tax to let you know whether your return has been accepted by the IRS or not. If the return is accepted then do nothing.  If not, make the corrections and resubmit,...

I have used Turbo Tax for 5 years straight. It is very easy to use, and walks you through the process step by step. My taxes are a little more complex that the average person because not only do I have a regular job, but I also sell for a home party plan company and  actually make more at that than my real job. So . . . I have lots of business expenses and also claim a home office plus I have a son in college that i was take the tuition tax credit a couple of those years. 

The part I like best is that each year it imports what you had from last year, so you can compare expenses plus it reminds...

My job, mortgage consultant, has lots of travel time and many things I didn't know how to write off in my taxes forcing me to employ a certified C.P.A. to itemize my deductions and maximize my refund.  With the economy being the way it is and my job suffering a little from the mortgage crisis, spending the $400 to get my taxes done was not an option.  I purchased the Deluxe Version of Turbo Tax earlier in February 2009 with a little skepticism of how easy it was going to be.  To my surprise, everything was mapped out and the software actually knew where my deductions were going to come from...

I have been using Turbotax now for 8 years and I am finding it easier every year to finish my taxes.  The taxes that I have to complete every year are different (sold stock, sold home, etc.), but I have always found the software to be easy to understand.

The only addition to this software that I would like to see is a free 1 time use to electronic file.  If your paying for the software, an electronic filing should be included.  This year, they are including 1 of the 2 to be free, but still an extra $19ish to get the other one filed electronically.

The software makes it easy to important previous...

Turbotax Deluxe Federal and State computer software is fairly easy to use. I have used this software for the last five years. Each year it has gotten easier to use. If you are adept at doing your taxes, you can choose which information you need to enter. Or you can follow the step by step instructions. The program has helpful sections to explain why something is needed or what the information is that they are asking for. Has the option to talk to a live adviser/expert. The error check is great! Gives you a secure feeling ,that you did your taxes correctly. This year the purchase included five electronic...

TurboTax 2008 Deluxe Tax Preparation Software is a pain in the neck. Our taxes aren't that complicated, I'm tech and financially savvy, so why did I spend more time yelling at the computer than entering data??? It does start of gently helping you go through first steps of process. The help system sucks tho and I was frequently confused as to what the help response was actualling referring to. There's way too many phrases and questions that the software doesnt help you with, which was one of the reasons I'd bought this for.

Whilst touting efiling as way to go, it wasn't until I submitted it that...

I have been using Turbo Tax since 1998 and I am very impressed with the 2007 product and the new look of the program is very user friendly and easy to navigate anywhere within your tax return that you need to go.  I use the Deluxe version and it takes care of any deduction and has all the forms and directions I need for every aspect of my return.  If you do not have many deduction I would suggest using the free online version and filing online.  The online version is very easy to use and has the same help features as the retail version.  The audit protection is really a great tool to warn...