01-27-2009, 06:12 AM
yes, I switched to online or software about four years ago. It saved me from the dreaded paying a tax preparer when we briefly had a rental property.
I haven't tried Tax Act, so far I like Turbo Tax better than H&R Block software, by far.
Having the whole process electronic is great. You don't have to order or download any Federal forms, and the software checks for tax law updates every time you start it up.
Plus the cost of the software is tax deductible, FWIW.
The tax software has direct links to the correct publication on the IRS site when I've desired to find out more on any one tax issue. While I can search the IRS site myself, it's nice to have the publication found for me. Then there is online help and online forums.
As for the state forms, they are all online, and short, as if you itemize deductions Hawai'i takes the federal and has a one page form of adjustments.
I would rather print the forms anyday than go to the State building, deal with a parking meter, and a security screening. It's not that hard to go there, but printing is pretty easy.
I haven't tried Tax Act, so far I like Turbo Tax better than H&R Block software, by far.
Having the whole process electronic is great. You don't have to order or download any Federal forms, and the software checks for tax law updates every time you start it up.
Plus the cost of the software is tax deductible, FWIW.
The tax software has direct links to the correct publication on the IRS site when I've desired to find out more on any one tax issue. While I can search the IRS site myself, it's nice to have the publication found for me. Then there is online help and online forums.
As for the state forms, they are all online, and short, as if you itemize deductions Hawai'i takes the federal and has a one page form of adjustments.
I would rather print the forms anyday than go to the State building, deal with a parking meter, and a security screening. It's not that hard to go there, but printing is pretty easy.