These packages provide both the knowledge and tools you need to confidently manage your taxes. Most people use tax software only to prepare their annual taxes. Both use basically the same approach. Calculations occur in the background, and hyperlinks provide quick answers to frequently asked questions. The Deluxe versions have all this plus electronic books and short videos, which always are well-done and informative.
Additional CDs hold the forms unique to corporations.
Naturally, electronic filing also is right at hand. Kiplinger TaxCut is so close to TurboTax in style and function that its maker, Block Financial, takes pains to point out the differences. As advertised, TaxCut has simpler screens that are easier to navigate than TurboTax. But I found its spare design to be a bit stale-looking. I also faulted both for presenting too many cryptic messages about loading and saving files.