Customers have good things to say about the ease of use of TurboTax Basic 2016, finding it simple and straightforward. However, some users noted limitations with the software's handling of state taxes and more complex tax situations. A few customers reported needing a different version for certain tax issues.
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
User-Friendly Tax Software
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I have personally used Turbo Tax software for more than five years and absolutely love the ease with which I am able to file my return. Additionally, filing electronically allows you to receive your refund much more efficiently than by traditional mail. It's safe and secure, and the software walks you through every available deduction with detailed summaries for each section.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Reliable product
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I have purchased Turbo Tax for six years to file my federal tax returns. The wizard makes it easy to understand the questions, identifies any errors prior to electronically filing, and easily imports the prior year's tax data if Turbo Tax was used. I plan to use this program for future returns as well.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
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Tax issues
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A great help in walking me through the labyrinth
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With a bunch of investments and other complications in the mix, I haven't wanted to try to wade through my taxes on my own in decades.
But, this year, finances were a bit simpler, and I figured it was time to try, so I picked up TurboTax. It questioned me in plain English about all sorts of possible sources of income or expenses and made it easy to pull all that information together and input it.
The only thing I didn't like was, it didn't help me with my State taxes. However, I realize not every state has income tax, so I can understand why Basic Turbotax doesn't include that.
The software did help me go online and purchase the upgrade required to do my taxes (that version hadn't been on the shelf at the store where I purchased the software), so I got both Fed and State done and on their way in plenty of time - no last-minute Tax Day stress for me.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Turbo Tax is always the best
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I have used Turbo Tax for the past 5 years...there is no better way to go for doing taxes. Best Buy had the best buy on Turbo Tax.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good Tax Program
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I have been using Turbo Tax for my taxes since 1996. The program always works well and is easy to use. I just use the Basic as I do not need to do a State Tax Return. Although there is usually an upsell spot in the program, I refuse it and have never had any problem completing my taxes with the Basic Program.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy tax prep
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I have used Turbo Tax Basic for several years. I prepare my taxes and then take them to my bookkeeping / tax service for a final review because I also have to file corporate taxes. My tax service always says that Turbo Tax covered all of the bases.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
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Tax issues
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great system if you have basic tax return
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I have used this to do my children's tax returns for several years. If you have a basic tax return this is the way to go. If you have many deductions, investments or other trickier tax issues you need to look for another version of TurboTax.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Trustworthy your TAX consultant!
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I always buy TurboTax for my annual tax report.
And this is very easy to use program and offers good guides for your tax preparation.
Never had IRS issue with turbotax filing.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good income tax program
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Turbotax is easy to use and populates appropriate tax information from the previous tax year. It also reviews the completed return for error's and omission's.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great software
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Easy to use software for your taxes would recommend
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy step by step tax guidance.
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Easy-to-use and install. Updates happen daily it seems like and take a bit, less than 5 minutes, to download.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Use every year
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Walks you through one step at a time and checks the result for aaccuracy.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Simple to use
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Turbo Tax was simple and had easy to follow directions. It was also inexpensive.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I have been using Turbo Tax for Years
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This is by far the best and easiest way to file taxes. It really does all the work for you, just answer the question as it ask for them. It pulls all information from the previous year and it will also import you W-2 and saves you fro doing all the work.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Turbo Tax Is A Winner
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I have used Turbo Tax for many years, and I don't even consider switching to a different tax software. Turbo Tax could not make filing your taxes easier, walking you through the process step by step with excellent explanation.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Always Excellent!
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I have been doing my taxes with Turbo Tax for 3 years now. I used an accountant before that...
Turbo Tax has gotten me the best tax refund always!!
It is trustworthy program!
Love Love Love.
I will buy again!!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Turbo Easy to Use
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No need to have someone prepare your federal tax return. Turbotax is so easy to use. I've used it for several years and love it. Basic version is all U need, as Ohio has a web site for the state returns.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works well
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Perfect for simple to moderately complex returns. I have been using Turbo Tax since the 80s, and it just keeps getting better. My returns have simplified since my children became adults, but my returns are still you difficult to do by hand. Turbo Tax always makes them easy.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great tax program for a beginner
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Turbo tax basic is accurate and very easy to use. It transfers your basic information over to the next year and all you add is the new information for the new tax season
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Always trustworthy
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I've used Turbo Tax for years and will continue to do so. It is very user friendly. They make is so easy to file electronically or you can print out paper forms and file by mail.