Why I Used Turbo Tax

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I have a confession to make. Even though I do taxes every day (and passed the CPA exam in October!) I’ve used Turbo Tax for the past three years to do my taxes. The reason? It’s so darn simple. They’ve really made the software just about idiot-proof for those of us that don’t have overly complicated returns. And if you do have a complicated return? Well, look at the benefits that Turbo Tax has.

  • Quickly searches for more than 350 tax deductions
  • Gives you accurate values for your charitable donations
  • Free federal tax preparation for 1040EZ and simple returns
  • Free eFile
  • Finds your accurate purchase price for stock sales—in three easy steps
  • Imports investment information directly from your financial institution
  • Uncovers deductions for rental properties, including travel and advertising
  • Uncovers commonly missed deductions by industry
  • Finds write-offs, including home office, travel, and supply expenses
  • Uses your most profitable depreciation method—automatically
  • For me, I can import my W-2 directly into the software, which not only saves a lot of time but keeps me from making mistakes. I don’t have any clue what the codes mean, but I don’t have to because Turbo Tax does. I also import my information (address, dependants, etc…) automatically. Plus, with free Federal E-File, I got my refund in 2 weeks rather than 6-8.

    I’ve started running an ad for Turbo Tax on the right hand side. For me to run an ad for a company, I really have to believe in the product. And in the case of Turbo Tax, I doubt you’ll find an easier to use solution for completing your taxes.


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