Great Program but Pricy to E-FIle
935802
This is for the Macintosh version of TurboTax Deluxe 2011.  I have used TurboTax (and MacinTax - the Mac version from the 1990's before they renamed it TurboTax) every year.  Last year, I tried H&R Block's software, but quickly returned it and bought TurboTax.  There is no equivalent to TurboTax on the market.

The Good: As usual, TurboTax is relatively error-free (as far as I could tell) and easy to use.  One can use the walk-through step-by-step approach in which TurboTax leads you through everything step by step.  Or, if one wants to just fill out the forms, one can go into forms mode and enter the information that way - a bit quicker since TurboTax does need to cover areas that are irrelevant to one's situation in the step-by=step method.

I purchased mine early so I could get a head start on my taxes.  One can estimate figures (marking them for future review/correction) and can make itemized lists that are totaled up and entered in the appropriate blocks - great for listing the details of any figures added to the forms.  When adding a state form, it is so quick and easy to fill out.  One can file (I think) five or ten federal returns for free - great feature for a family of teenagers who work.

The description pretty much covers all of the capabilities.  Hands down, this is a much better program than H&R Block, which was very buggy - itemized lists could not be modified, the right forms would not come up when selected...you can see the list of bugs in my evaluation of H&R Block's software last year (I have no reason to believe it will be any better this year).

Now, the Bad:  I have only one complaint - pricing.  The software is a bit expensive, but that is understandable since this is a very comprehensive and non-buggy program compared to the other one.  But the ancillary costs are too much.  The first state is free (with TurboTax Deluxe), but the others are $39.95 each.  As a family that moved in the middle of last year, I needed two state packages.  Also, to file the state forms, it costs $19.95 per state per return.  So for my family, which includes three teenagers and a military move, it would cost me an extra $239.45 to file the returns (five people, two states plus the cost of downloading the second state).  This is quite expensive, especially considering the minimal income that my teenagers received.  The way around this, of course, is to print the state tax returns and mail them in.  It still cost me $39.95 for the download of the second state, which I thought was a bit much since I already paid for TurboTax Deluxe, but it wasn't unpalatable.  However, for $39.95, I would think the state return should be filed for free, not for an additional $19.95 per return.  Changing Intuit's policy to provide free state e-files for the states that are purchased separately would be a reasonable and good business practice.

All in all, this is a very good program.  I have been using it yearly since the 1990's.  Every time I stray to a different company, I come running back to TurboTax.  Save yourself the grief of poor quality, bug-ridden software and just stick to TurboTax.

r/Jim
507977
As usual, Turbotax is quick and painless--especially if you've used it in the past and kept your tax files around.

However, this year, they decided to charge you $20 extra to E-File your state taxes, despite this being the version that includes a "free" state license.  Next year, I'm going with a cheaper product.
983886
I bought this program for one reason and one reason only:  it was the only CD-burning program among the dozen or so I considered that claimed to be able to convert REAL files to .mp3s or .WAV files.  After two hours at the computer and countless consultations of the manual, I re-checked the box to make sure I hadn't misread it.  I hadn't - the box definitely lists REAL files among those the program can import and convert, and it also says it's compatible with all types of formats - but this clearly isn't really the case.
It does appear to work as well as any other program with respect to other formats and creating CDs from records and tapes, but the screen layout and the recording process are needlessly cumbersome, and there are a lot of bells and whistles that don't appear to improve the sound quality of the recordings much if at all.  For a simpler and more user-friendly program, I recommend Cakewalk Pyro.  (It isn't compatible with REAL files either, but it also doesn't claim otherwise.)  The only good thing I have to say about Magix right now is that thanks to them, I now know Circuit City's return policy really is as good as their commercials say.  It's nice to know some companies don't lie about their products or services.
2614603
It's a good program thorough, lots of movies and interactions.  My wife doesn't spend much time on it, but I would if I was learning english.

The only thing is that you have to keep the discs and insert them to use it. PITA.  I advise that you install a virtual drive and copy and mount the disks that way. Google virtual CD disk utility for more info.

Es buena programa para apprender.  Les va a servir.  Muy completo y empieza con lo mas sencillo y va hasta intermedio.  Recommendado.
1418086
I used the premium version, but thought folks should be aware:
I ran into a glitch right at the end (after the e-file had even been accepted by my state, PA) and discovered that the tech support department does not have Mac's to test the program on -- although they would really, really like them. Thus they could not duplicate my error and I did email them a photo of the print out with the error which prompted a "hey, you weren't kidding." Ultimately, I don't think it affected the return submitted to the state (but I guess I will have to wait to see if the Dept. of Revenue comes knocking).
206606
The software is just fine but when I went to e-file my State return I had to pay an additional $19.99 to Intuit. You can e-file the Federal return for free but your your State return is only free if you mail it in yourself. Just be aware it's costing an additional $20.00. Intuit says something about it in small print on the back of the box and I just missed it. This is the first time I used the product or did an e-file. Just felt kind of deceived.
3956298
Great tax preparation software, I've been using it for years. However note that you will have to pay to e-file for both the federal and state filings. The total, federal, state e-filings, and the "Refund Deposit Account Fee" totaled $62.85.
2018001
I bought this looking for a cheap solution for merging together multiple PDF files, and this program worked fine for that on my Windows 10 laptop. I haven't tested it more extensively than a single use yet, but no issues so far. The only thing I wish I'd known before making the purchase is that there's a free basic version of this program available at the creators' icecreamapps website for personal and educational use; if that fits the terms of your usage, you should probably try that first to see if it's enough to meet your needs before buying this pro version.
3447222
As an attorney, I was looking to see how easy it was to set up and complete a will with this program. It was super easy to set up several important documents (will, health directives and such).  The program is easy to install (on windows 7), easy to use and intuitive.

I did have some issues with this. First, the documents export to PDF and it doesn't give you the Option to edit the document itself in the program. You have tomexport to RTF and edit in word. There is no way to add other provision in the program, only of you export to word. Once exported, there are several unnecessary pages and areas I could have done without. This is the biggest fault of this program. Second, the power of attorney for Connecticut was a bit too involved. There is a state 2 page form and that's what I prefer using.

The box comes with the Nolo book for families which gives some really good guidance about several events that you might go through. Overall, this is a great product at an amazing price and if you are just looking for a simple will maker, this is it.
392647
Before you purchase this software, try and contact LEC.  I suspect they are now out of business and are only trying
to sell their software which has already been boxed without customer support.  With respect to its translation
capability, its probably a good value.  It would be nice to have a dedicated disk rather than internet only
granted license, because once it fails(you are out of luck), if your computer crashes.
4613080
For several years, I have been recording our church services for our shut in and vacationing members to hear at their leisure. I have been using a competing product to edit the audio files and burn the results to disk. When I bought a new computer with Windows 8. the trouble started. While it claimed to be Windows 8 compatible and it would ruin as many CD's as it successfully burned. I went to the competing software site and found that, because I had had the program for more than 90 days, I would have to pay a minimum service charge of $25 for on-line chat support.
I immediately ordered Nero 12. I had used Nero years ago and I don't remember why I switched, but Nero 12 is a full featured software suite. The only problem I have had with Nero is it has a steep learning curve and it took me a couple of sessions to get the hang of it, but I am not going back to the competing software.
749836
I like how fast this program renders my projects, but I would love to be able to use the free tracks described in the description and on the packaging, but its not there. It was very frustrating trying to find it and contacting customer service and all the forums online weren't any help. So annoyed with that, whether its there or not, I feel like it shouldn't be this hard to find in the first place, other than that I'm used to FCP, but the speed I can edit my videos now without having to render makes up for some things, but I would love to be able to find those tracks.
4452250
These are great programs, I like that I can install of computers and phones. The biggest downfall is getting it to recognize that you did buy the full installation on each product. Once it does that.... it's grand
3275129
I tried to avoid Turbo Tax this year because the software and state e-file are so expensive.  I did another tax software online, but after completing it, I saw that Turbo Tax is a better program as I have used it for the past several years.  I downloaded TurboTax from Amazon which was about $12.00 cheaper than directly from Intuit (that was a better price).  That helped.  I e-filed the federal for free, but mailed the state because I did not want to pay almost $25.00 to e-file via Turbo Tax.  The reasons above are why I reduced the rating to 3 stars.  Lower prices for the software and state e-file would have earned 4 or 5 stars depending on the prices.
3232583
Yeah, the included software is one generation old (except for Hexagon, which at this writing is still on version 2). That could be a disadvantage, but maybe not. DAZ's new software releases have tended to be rather buggy, in the 18 months I've been a member of their community. The versions included here are more robust because of their age.

Besides DAZ|Studio, the other two applications--Hexagon and Carrara--are full versions. No time limitations. No functional limitations. No watermarking of your files. And you qualify for the upgrade price, once you register. (This info is directly from a DAZ employee, in response to my question posted on the DAZ community forums.)

Regardless of the quality of this book (which I haven't read), I know of no better deal on quality software and content. Twenty bucks, for all that's included? Fuggeddaboudit.

I wish this deal had been around when I was purchasing these apps.
892435
Works great, but I would suggest installing the "business" version of the software offering, which has many more options than the "personal" version and comes at no additional cost.
415625
I guess it's a good program.  It is not as easy to navigate as I would like.  I am not a professional photographer.  I don't need all the extras.  I just want to do small corrections and re-size my photos.  I don"t know if it was coincidence, but my computer crashed one week after installing, had no computer issues before then.  It is good if you scrapbook, which I don't.