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TaxCut 2005 Deluxe + State [Old Version]

TaxCut 2005 Deluxe + State [Old Version]From: Block Financial
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Seller: Ocean Reef Electronics
Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars 139 reviews
Sales Rank: 3,137

Format: CD-ROM
Platforms: Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4
Media: CD-ROM
Number Of Items: 1
Operating System: Windows NT 4
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 9.7 x 8 x 1.6

MPN: 735290101969
Model: 735290101556
UPC: 735290101556
EAN: 0735290101556
ASIN: B000BMBLAA

Release Date: November 22, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Features:
  • Kiplinger’s Tax and Financial Planning Library provides information to help you maximize your finances.
  • From starting a new family to buying a house, TaxCut will help you determine how these changes impact your tax situation.
  • You will enjoy the H&R Block Interactive Library to help you understand the implications of changing tax laws and give you relevant tax advice.
  • Expanded interviews guide you through more involved tax situations like Dependents, Depreciation, Schedule C, and more.
  • H&R Block DeductionPro now included inside
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TaxCut Deluxe + State 2005 PC CD-ROM

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5 out of 5 stars Happy User for Many Years   December 23, 2005
Hard Drives Full Of Software (Ventura, CA United States)
92 out of 105 found this review helpful

I have been using the Taxcut Deluxe version for the past seven years and have extremely happy with it. When I started using it seven years ago I doubted I could prepare my own tax return without making any mistakes, so for the first two years I had my sister, a licensed CPA and CFO, review my returns after I prepared them with Taxcut. She not only verified that everything was correct, but she noticed that Taxcut calculated items that she would have overlooked, since she was managing a corporate accounting department and was not preparing personal returns anymore. After those first two years, I have not had her review my returns and she started using Taxcut to prepare her own. My father, also a licensed CPA and retired CFO, was using Turbotax to prepare his personal returns and was becoming frustrated with it. He switched to Taxcut a few years ago when he heard about Turbotax installing [...]and he decided he didn't want to hassle with it anymore. In addition, he was filing state returns in two states and Taxcut state allowed him to do that at no additional charge. Between the three of us, Taxcut has worked without any errors and we have had no problems using or installing it. [...]

This year, I have already imported my files from last year and have begun to plan my tax return. It only took a few minutes to install both the federal and state programs and import my files from last year, which I had backed up on CD. I am currently using it to plan my tax liability for this year and will be prepared to file as soon as my wife and I receive our W2's and year-end statements from our investments. I haven't used Deduction Pro in the past, but I did install it this year since it was in the box and I figured I would see how it worked. My wife and I make donations every year and never thought they were worth much. Not thinking there was much value to any of the items we donated, I itemize just a few, so far, and it looks like they were worth more than I thought. I will definitely be itemizing all of our donations this year.

I give Taxcut five stars because it's easy to install, easy to use, and simple to back up and uninstall when you are finished using it. Most importantly, it accurately calculates your taxes.


5 out of 5 stars No Problem Installing   February 8, 2006
Slarty Bartfast (Michigan, USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

I check these reviews each year, and noticed the issues that some people stated intalling this software. I know my way around a PC, but this software installed and updated with ZERO issues, and seems to be running fine (I'll try and update this review later). I installed it on Windows XP. I've looked around the web and do not see any issues with spyware or anything else with this software. Considering the fact that electonic federal file was included, and it's cheaper than the competitor, I went with taxcut this year. I've switched before, and this imports turbotax files, so why not? Note that when installing ANY software, I always exit any applications and close anything besides virus software ( I run antivir and microsoft beta ) by right clicking the icons in my system tray in the lower right hand corner. A good idea is to also set a system restore point if you're running windows XP previous to loading. Enjoy!!!


5 out of 5 stars Gets Better Every Year   February 9, 2006
Jan Sobieski (Athens, GA USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

This is the 3rd year that I have used TaxCut software, and this is by far the easiest version. I experienced none of the technical problems reported by some other reviewers below. The software loaded perfectly on my Win XP machine, and I was able to complete and e-file both my federal and state returns in my spare time over the weekend. With the e-file refund, and the free $15 gift card I got when I purchased at Circuit City, I couldn't be more pleased.


5 out of 5 stars Best value for money!!   January 30, 2006
rzr (Exeter, NH USA)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful

Have been a longtime tax cut user and it is still the best value for money.

For ease of installation (XP users) - first download the installation patch from hrblock.com so that you don't have issues at 21% . After that is installed - installation is a breeze.

Finished a medium complexity return in less than an hour - file electronically [...]


5 out of 5 stars Excellent and easy to use   February 6, 2006
Todd V. Leone (San Francisco, California)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful

I used to use TurboTax. About six years ago, I was at a discount office retailer and TaxCut was cheaper, so I purchased that instead and found it did the same thing and very well.

I used to run Windows 95 and now have Windows XP. I've never had a bit of trouble installing TaxCut software on my home computer. Those who do have trouble might be running Windows 2000 -- it's known that some software just won't run on Windows 2000. I've heard Windows 98 might have similar issues.

What I can tell you is that TaxCut 2005 installs and runs without a hitch on Windows XP.

As to ease of use, it's pretty darned easy. The "Deluxe" version probably won't do it for people who are running a business, but it works quite well for those of us who work for an employer and, even though I rent an apartment, all the questions were there for those paying a mortgage so that all itemizable deductions willl be accounted for.

Once you install the software, you do have to use your Internet connection to update it. It's not hard to understand why. The IRS and every state income tax agency (California's Franchise Tax Board in my case) has last-minute changes to forms and even to regulations. The software will be released on CD-ROM and there will be last-minute changes that TaxCut will need to download via the Internet. Once that step has been completed, you're good to go.

Once all the Federal tax return data has been input by the user in response to various questions asked by the software, TaxCut will automatically transfer applicable data to the user's state return. That leaves very few questions to answer to get the state tax return done.

The software will automatically compare the standard deduction versus itemized deductions to determine which will produce a greater refund and go the better route.

I note the 2005 version includes all the one-time special deductions available for people who contributed to Hurricane Katrina relief as well as for those who suffered losses in 2005's major hurricanes.

My one complaint -- a small one -- is that TaxCut kept directing me to update the software via the Internet, even though I'd already done it. After a couple of red herrings where I said, yes, do the update, I determined that all udpates had already been accomplished and at future redundant prompts, I told it not to.

I didn't opt to file electronically because I'm not going to pay the IRS $15.95 for the privilege of making its workload easier. I filed on paper, the old fashioned way, via mail. Therefore, I can't tell you how well electronic filing with TaxCut works.

But I'm very happy with this product and will continue to use it.

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