As usual, the State software is included free. This year, the integration with the State software seems even better. While the State download wasn't available yet, it gave me options for notification and what the status of availability was.
There doesn't seem to be many new features over last year, in fact, as far as I can tell, they don't come right out and say what is new over last year. However, the ones that are there are very nice:
* The Live Community is integrated even more into the software and is a handy feature. It is context sensitive, so the most popular questions for each section appear when you enter that section.
* There is also a Flags section which allows you to easily mark sections to work on later, which has proven valuable when trying to complete forms for which you only have preliminary data.
* Switching between Forms and Interview seems to be smoother as well, and there seems to be several ways to navigate to exactly the data you want to work on.
* It seems to be all about options, for many areas, the software offers you multiple ways of calculating the data so that you get the best possible return.
* Finally, ItsDeductible is still integrated and is a great tool.
Tax software has a unique problem; the features are to provide the smoothest and fastest tax preparation as possible. So, the better they make the product, the less time I need to work with it.
I plan to update this review as I complete my personal/business returns.
** UPDATE 12/28/2010 **
2010 figures are summarized side by side with (imported) 2009 figures, which is very helpful in identifying data that you might still need to enter.
I found that the set of guided questions about entering home office information misleading. Once a home office is added, you must click the Edit button to continue entering more information or else your entry will be incomplete, even though there is really no easy way to tell. That button should be a Start/Update button as found in other sections.
Yes, it is still preliminary, but on the Final Review section it does indeed provide a list of forms that haven't been finalized yet, and an expected due date for each. So you do have some idea of what calculations may change.
My wife is a professional tax preparer has used this program for years. She just loaded 2010 business version and says that it is easier to use than in the past.
Intuit continues to lead the pack. Another great product in a year when it is really hard to figure out how to tax people!
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TurboTax TY 2010 Disclaimers
100% accurate calculations guaranteed
If you pay an IRS or state penalty or interest because of a TurboTax calculations error, we'll pay you the penalty and interest.
Maximum Refund Guarantee--or Your Money Back
If you get a larger refund or smaller tax due from another tax preparation method, we'll refund the applicable TurboTax federal and/or state purchase price paid. TurboTax Federal Free Edition customers are entitled to payment of $14.95 and a refund of your state purchase price paid.
Claims must be submitted within sixty (60) days of your TurboTax filing date and no later than 6/18/11. E-file, Audit Defense, Professional Review, Ask a Tax Expert, Refund Transfer and technical support fees are excluded. This guarantee cannot be combined with the TurboTax Satisfaction (Easy) Guarantee.
You're never alone with TurboTax; you can get answers with free product support when you need it through chat, online community, and by phone.
Technical support (phone and chat) hours are limited and vary by time of year.
#1 Rated, Best-Selling (tax software)
Based on aggregated sales data for tax year 2009 and press reviews for TurboTax Deluxe and Premier for tax year 2009.
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If you are a sole proprietor, consultant, contractor or single-owner LLC, TurboTax Hone and Business is the right choice for tax savings. Includes free state preparations and Federal e-File—receive IRS confirmation and get your refund in as fast as 8 days. State e-File available in certain states for an additional fee.
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