The Bottom Line
Pros
- Good value for feature set
- Versions with live tax help during and after tax preparation
- Improved TaxCut help and support
- TaxCut for Windows and Mac desktop includes 5 free federal e-files
- TaxCut Online includes 1 free federal e-file
Cons
- Does not download W-2, 1099 or 1098 data
- TaxCut help database could use some refining, but much improved
Description
- TaxCut Online runs on recent versions of Internet browsers, like Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari and Google Chrome.
- TaxCut for Mac is integrated with iCal, Address Book and .Mac iDisk.
- Worry-Free Audit Support comes with all versions of TaxCut except TaxCut Online Free Federal + E-file.
- TaxCut Online Premium supports self-employment, business expenses, rental property and depreciation.
- To determine what tax forms Taxcut includes, read the TaxCut box or click Forms tab on the TaxCut Online description.
- Try a TaxCut Online version and do not pay unless you file a tax return.
- TaxCut works with DeductionPro for reporting tax deductible charitable contributions.
- TaxCut Online Signature is do-it-yourself tax preparation with a pro review and unlimited tax advice at a low cost of $80.
- Previous Tango customers get TaxCut Premium + E-file Online or Signature at a significant discount.
Guide Review - TaxCut Tax Software Review
TaxCut income tax software for tax year 2008 has consolidated all TaxCut help resources in the upper right corner. This simple change makes it easier to quickly find answers while using TaxCut. If the section of TaxCut being used has frequently asked questions (FAQs) available, the FAQs appear right under the help section. Click on an FAQ to get answers.TaxCut also has better-organized online help. Getting to an answer usually requires more clicks than should be necessary, but TaxCut help pages are definitely easier to navigate than in previous years. The TaxCut online help database should be cleaned up to remove references to features from older TaxCut versions.
TaxCut works for almost all personal tax returns. If you have self employment income, rental property, or business related expenses, use TaxCut Home & Business for desktop. Or, for a lower price, use TaxCut Premium + E-file Online.
TaxCut Online Free Edition has many prompts to upgrade to a paid version of TaxCut, but also offers free federal e-filing. If your tax return is simple enough to use TaxCut Free Edition, just ignore the upgrade promotions.
TaxCut Online has Basic, Premium, Signature and Online Office versions which offer a level of income tax preparation features for just about every personal income tax scenario, even if you need professional tax help or you want a professional to prepare your tax return. TaxCut Federal + E-file desktop software has only self-service versions from TaxCut Basic to TaxCut Home & Business.
- See TaxCut Features, Versions and Prices for more information.
- TaxCut Review from About.com Tax Planning
- Top Canadian Tax Software
