poor installation & update, odd assumptions, but easy to use | TaxCut 2005 Deluxe + State [Old Version]

I have no complaints. | TaxCut 2005 Deluxe + State [Old Version]

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very easy to use and by far the best software I have used to date. I feel very sorry for Accountants.

poor installation & update, odd assumptions, but easy to use

i've used taxcut for about 4 years now. i read the bad about the 2005 edition in the reviews, but i'd rather buy taxcut again than enter last year's data (i think they're counting on this!).

the short of it: still a good UI and pretty easy to use, but you might spend an hour+ installing and updating, possibly with your computer in 'safe mode'.

the installation & update was pretty painful.
- avast reported a virus in the state installation (win32:Trojan-gen.{other} Virus/Worm). tech support said "that happens with some virus programs"...uh yep.
- the installation failed with an error box: "Invalid commandline syntax (see commandlineImpl::initOptions())"
- updating would not work, failing with the error "CATax.dll could not be opened"
- tech support suggested that i restart my computer in 'safe mode' to complete the installation...safe mode to install a TAX program?!?!
- it took tech support an hour to fix the install and update, making the installation about an hour and a quarter process (i'll bet that the IRS didn't figure that into their time estimations...)

there's definitely some problems with the form 8801 as others have reported; it did not check the boxes correctly on the 8801 based on 2004 data, even though i had imported it from taxcut 2004. i had to open the form manually and correct it.

if either taxpayer has any W2's at all, it will not even ask if there are any self-employed deductions for either.

all that aside, the UI seems a bit faster than it has been in previous years, and it still is pretty easy to use. i hope they work on it harder for next year given its slipping ratings against turbotax....

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I have no complaints.

It does what it's supposed to do, and does it well. I didn't get audited, so I am happy!

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Tax Cut 2005 Deluxe + State (old version)

It worked Okay for me this time because my taxes were not complicated.

TaxCut Deluxe 2005 puts you in control of your taxes. It provides everything you need to file Federal returns Packed with tax advice and money-saving rebates. Get the most out of your tax preparation experience Just answer simple questions and the program does the rest. Includes TaxCut State program, with state-specific advice, additional guidance on state tax law changes, and more. Multiple options for paying off any taxes you owe

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