Have a Mac and Want to Use TurboTax? Find Out If the Program is Right for You!

• Consider whether using TurboTax Deluxe for Mac is easier than going to a tax store or other professional.
• Take your time and look at all the options featured that were not available last year.
• Live help and over 50 files and returns available at the click of the button. Some are free, some for additional fees.
• Covers over 300 deductions and credits.
• For around $60, TurboTax Deluxe packs a lot of punch.

• TurboTax Deluxe for Mac lets you file online (otherwise known as e-file) for a minimal fee.
• Whenever you use the online version of any program, privacy is at risk from hackers.
• Intuit has removed all "quirks" (as its software developers called them) since the application first came out.

What's Hot:

• Easy install if a bit long, but no complaints.
• On launch, TurboTax Deluxe downloaded all new patches and latest updates. (Someone at Intuit is on top of things.)
• What's new in your financial world?
• Standard deductions; Itemized Deductions.
• Dual Status Alien return.
• More forms than you need, which is always a big plus if you want to be creative with your donations, mutual funds, investments, or 401(k) plans.

What's Not:

• The look on your face when you realize you need to add over 50 IRS tax documents, six new patches, over 25,000 files, and a partridge in a pear tree. All this and you haven't even opened the application. But this is just part of the beast that we call tax preparation.

What's Hot:

• TurboTax Deluxe for Mac doesn't have a lot of tabs, icons, or cute pictures to get in the way of the serious business ahead.
• The navigation bar was clean and easy to follow, even though my taxes weren't.
• Lots of payment choices: pay later, direct deposit, and check your E-file.
• Offering tax help if you run into a complicated situation that you don't understand.

What's Not:

• On the same token, some people might not like finding a link to tax help on the side tab everytime you change pages. (Makes you wonder why you need help if this is going to be easy.)
• Nothing worse than too many choices, especially when doing your taxes.

• The TurboTax help and support section is easy to follow. Information is clear and concise, including step-by-step videos.
• The format is quick to help you find what you need without too much hair pulling.
• The Professional advice given in the Community section is a huge plus. (Consultants in the field.)
• Q&A section is available throughout the process. However, the application help is better than the online service.
• Ask a Tax Expert Service: you can call a credentialed tax expert (CPA, Enrolled Agent, Tax Attorney) if you need help.