I use Turbo Tax, and it's a local program...only goes on-line for updates and filing.

It is a large program...and if you have other applications running, it might run slow.

I used it for the first time this year. At first it was really slow for me. But after I kicked DH and both boys off the internet it picked up for me. Note: I used the online version, I did not purchase the program itself.

Trish

Me, too, Trish (online vs. the software).

Thanks, Monica. I was only running Outlook, but I recall having the same problem when I did this person's taxes last year. Back then, I thought it was because I was doing it in the evening (busier then?), so I decided to do it mid-day this year. It was a little better, but I guess I am just spoiled.

Seems like a lot of time for a danged 1040EZ, but I am a nice "auntie" (read: sucker). LOL!

We switched over to Tax Act, because my brother told me that Turbo Tax was running all kinds of other programs in our computers, behind the scenes. I tend to believe him, he's a computer freak.

Tax Act, online version, is very reasonable, you can use it free, I think, unless you want to efile, then it's like $20-$30 depending on if you only do Fed or Fed/State. It is very fast, last year we did it on dial-up, this year will be faster with broadband.

We use the software and its fast for us. Turbo tax does send code updates yearly though which takes about 5 mins to download.

We haven't noticed any other programs running because of it but I guess that's the sneakiness of alot of software.
DS is always checking up on my pc to make sure everything is up to date and running quick. I need to thank him more.

I also switched from TurboTax to TaxAct--it's much faster.

Just a thought even though you are a nice "auntie" caution, unless you are a licensed tax person, you could get yourself in trouble. You are only puting in what she/he gives you and they may not be giving you either the right/all information. Also if you do someone's else taxes, you have to sign, with your tax number.

She sent me her one W-2 this year, which was for earnings of less than $2,000.

Somehow I don't see prison in my future for that. :-)

I'll remember Tax Act if she asks me to do her taxes again next year.

I don't think you'll go to jail either Rita but if you do I'll be your penpal, okay?

Just a thought: I don't think anything or anyone can charge to efile anymore Flamey. Our CPA charged us something like $25 the first year we filed electronically then had to stop because it was not legal. Not sure if this applies to software but CPAs cannot charge.

Lori

I use Turbo Tax and it is fast enough for my purposes, but then, I alway buy a copy and install it on my computer. I never connect to the internet when I'm inputting tax data and fiddling with different scenarios. Also, I file by mail thus avoiding the electronic filing charge and any hacker that may be snooping my data stream. For backup records, I keep a paper copy and all the work sheets and the computer files. After I've filed, I will archive Turbo Tax and all its files and remove it from the computer.

The main hassle I have is that the state code is not on the CD and must be downloaded from the web site. This takes forever over a dial-up connection. For those who have a high speed connection, this is not a concern.

I used Turbo-Tax the last 2 years but did mine with the tax program on the IRS site this year.It's free and works just as well as the ones you have to pay for and all the help and answers to any questions is right there.Online filing is free.You can get the upgraded version,(can't remember what the benefits are to that,LOL)for $9.95 I think.Just go to IRS.gov for the information.

I've used Free TAX USA the last 2 years. They do charge you but it's not bad. And they are very easy to use,quick, and I get my refund within 2 weeks.

I was using TurboTax today for my mother's taxes and it was very fast. I had it loaded on my computer though, not online.

Linda