Comments on: What Is The Best Tax Preparation Software? http://www.brokegradstudent.com/what-is-the-best-tax-preparation-software/ Paying back $22,000 in student loans by making money online Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:42:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Carlos http://www.brokegradstudent.com/what-is-the-best-tax-preparation-software/comment-page-1/#comment-4346 Carlos Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:43:51 +0000 http://www.brokegradstudent.com/?p=3256#comment-4346 I've evaluated the tax software industry for a large tax prep firm over the past year. The most comprehensive out there, by far, is TurboTax. They have the most dynamic calc engine and it's thorough. However, it's probably overkill for the typical college student -- and more expensive. TaxAct and CompleteTax are good enough and will likely cost you less. H&R Block's TaxCut is the least preferred and doesn't really offer anything unique or differentiated - wouldn't waste my time with it. I’ve evaluated the tax software industry for a large tax prep firm over the past year. The most comprehensive out there, by far, is TurboTax. They have the most dynamic calc engine and it’s thorough. However, it’s probably overkill for the typical college student — and more expensive. TaxAct and CompleteTax are good enough and will likely cost you less. H&R Block’s TaxCut is the least preferred and doesn’t really offer anything unique or differentiated – wouldn’t waste my time with it.

]]> By: Why We Procrastinate — Broke Grad Student http://www.brokegradstudent.com/what-is-the-best-tax-preparation-software/comment-page-1/#comment-3796 Why We Procrastinate — Broke Grad Student Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:31:30 +0000 http://www.brokegradstudent.com/?p=3256#comment-3796 [...] must admit that I have some fear and anxiety about doing my own taxes for the first time, which may explain why I still haven’t finished them yet. The fact that I already know that [...] [...] must admit that I have some fear and anxiety about doing my own taxes for the first time, which may explain why I still haven’t finished them yet. The fact that I already know that [...]

]]> By: Tonei http://www.brokegradstudent.com/what-is-the-best-tax-preparation-software/comment-page-1/#comment-3246 Tonei Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:46:40 +0000 http://www.brokegradstudent.com/?p=3256#comment-3246 I used H&R Block TaxCut Free-File last year, because all I had was a 1040EZ. This year, I was able to get a promotional free copy of TaxCut Premium. This was a good thing - I had an internship that paid me over $600 as an independent contractor, so I had to file a standard 1040 for the first time. I'm a fan of the software, but I don't think I'd pay the premium price to use it. Next year, I'll have to pay nonresident taxes to DC in addition to my federal taxes; I haven't decided yet whether I'm going to go with TaxACT Online (because from what I've seen, they have the cheapest state return processing), or just file the old-school way. DC's tax form is simple enough (I helped my roommate with his), so I may just use pen and paper. I used H&R Block TaxCut Free-File last year, because all I had was a 1040EZ. This year, I was able to get a promotional free copy of TaxCut Premium. This was a good thing – I had an internship that paid me over $600 as an independent contractor, so I had to file a standard 1040 for the first time. I’m a fan of the software, but I don’t think I’d pay the premium price to use it.

Next year, I’ll have to pay nonresident taxes to DC in addition to my federal taxes; I haven’t decided yet whether I’m going to go with TaxACT Online (because from what I’ve seen, they have the cheapest state return processing), or just file the old-school way. DC’s tax form is simple enough (I helped my roommate with his), so I may just use pen and paper.

]]> By: Receive a Tax Refund or Owe the IRS? — Broke Grad Student http://www.brokegradstudent.com/what-is-the-best-tax-preparation-software/comment-page-1/#comment-3242 Receive a Tax Refund or Owe the IRS? — Broke Grad Student Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:34:23 +0000 http://www.brokegradstudent.com/?p=3256#comment-3242 [...] couple of weeks ago, I asked my readers to share their favorite tax preparation software. I’m doing my own taxes for the first time this year, so I was hoping to make a decision [...] [...] couple of weeks ago, I asked my readers to share their favorite tax preparation software. I’m doing my own taxes for the first time this year, so I was hoping to make a decision [...]

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