TurboTax Deluxe 2004 Win/Mac

Manufacturer:	Intuit, Inc.
Release date:	23 November, 2004

TurboTax Deluxe 2004 Win/Mac

Average rating: Stars

Worked just fine for me after January

I've read several reviews that state TurboTax doesn't:
-allow state filing or downloads on Macs
-update well
-automatically import from participating financial institutions
-etc.

However, I never had any of these problems when downloading the state app., updating, importing from my major finanicial institution and major employer. Just thought I'd note a counter view to balance the negative reviews somewhat. It's possible that I fared better bec. I was running the OS 9 install option instead of the os X install (but that usually isn't the case).

In '04 Turbotax seems to have gotten a facelift/interaction design change, and that alone caused me trouble. It was harder to use, but then I was used to the previous model and had learned it pretty well. Still mostly the same (e.g., you can view by Forms or by Steps/Q&A mode), but it seems to have been made more Web-like in its navigation style than before, which I don't really consider a useful improvement in a non-web application.

Still, it's one of the easiest to use pieces of software out there, very easy to move around in and figure out what to do next, with tips where and when you need them. Lots of supporting information.

Not sure if Intuit is messing with its Mac customers, but my sense is they don't finish building this software until at least December of the tax year in question.

TurboTax Deluxe 2004 Win/Mac - Intuit, Inc.

CALCULATES DIFFERENT TAX EVERY TIME I OPEN PRGM.

HAS ANYONE ELSE HAD THIS PROBLEM? THERE IS NO "CALCULATE" BUTTON, AND EVERY TIME I CLOSE & REOPEN TURBOTAX, IT CALCULATES A DIFFERENT TAX--SOMETIMES IT SAYS I HAVE A REFUND, AND AT OTHER TIMES IT CALCULATES A "TAX DUE"! UNBELIEVABLE!

Intuit, Inc. - TurboTax Deluxe 2004 Win/Mac

What is this? Only the name remains the same

- Could not efile the Federal extension form - always could before!!! Had to print and seach out a last minute post office with a late collection !!!

- No way to use the State version to file the VA state extension form - found a technote on the website that says "choose States from the navigation bar" - surprise THERE is no "State" on the navigation bar

- Started my federal return and IT WILL NOT TRANSFER INFO from my 2003 Return!! I can see this on the File drop-down menu but it is greyed out.

- Where is the familiar friendly Question and Answer interface???

- Had to pay over $70 at Best Buy to buy Deluxe and State version. Premiere was not even available. I absolutely refuse to waste my time on mail-in rebates that just get refused or ignored (years of experiences with these scams).

- Download updates didn't work until the 3rd try

-I have no confidence in the quality of this year's Turbo Tax. Am considering buying another tax software product today.