This year, it's the videos that are much improved, with better graphics and a livelier presentation than TurboTax's more staid versions. TaxCut offers relatively easy imports from Quicken or Microsoft Money software. You don't have quite as much control over the information as TurboTax gives you, but it's pretty simple to edit your entries. Includes federal and state return preparation and e-filing of federal return. The download version doesn't have the videos or the research features, but it does have the organizers, planners and help features of the deluxe version.
Cost includes federal and state return preparation and e-filing.
Its navigation is not as flexible as TurboTax or TaxCut, which could prove frustrating to experienced users or those who have to come back repeatedly to fill in missing information. As with TurboTax's online program, users should have a high-speed Internet connection or some patience. The opt-out box is included in the user agreement, but it's easy to miss if you're in a hurry. You can opt out of this information sharing and still use the software, though. And again, the site works best with a high-speed Internet connection.