TurboTax 2001 for Windows

by Intuit, Inc.

Product Features

• America's #1 Tax Software
• Get the deductions you deserve
• Up to date on tax laws

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005R81X
• Item model number: 248826
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 1, 2001
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,335 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Quicken TurboTax guides users through their returns step by step and is updated with the latest tax laws. EasyStep Interview asks easy-to-understand questions and places answers directly onto IRS-approved forms. It double-checks for errors and overlooked deductions and points out entries that might flag an audit. It also prints IRS-approved forms on plain paper or files returns electronically to get refunds faster.

This version is revised and updated with the latest tax law changes to guide users through their taxes and help take advantage of more deductions. You can import information from last year's tax return so you don't need to reenter data. The Tax Advisor gives custom money-saving tax advice while completing the return. Receive a tax report in the form of a customized, printable action plan you can refer to all year to save money on next year's taxes.

The Refund Monitor constantly displays refund amounts or taxes due, and updates itself automatically while entering new information. To see a snapshot of taxable income and deductions in addition to the user's bottom line, double-click on the Refund Monitor and view the Tax Summary. The new TurboTax features a streamlined interface that puts everything in plain sight and makes doing taxes easier than ever.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple interface - walks you through the whole process!, February 6, 2002

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Kevin Tate (Salinas, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: TurboTax 2001 for Windows (CD-ROM)

Having used Turbo Tax for the past few years, I can't see why anyone would want to fill out forms manually. Granted my tax situation is not that involved, I can usually have the software complete my entire Federal 1040 form in about an hour. For repeat users, a lot of information is retrieved from last year's returns (assuming you're on the same computer) which saves a considerable amount of typing. And the forms are sent directly to your printer when done. Just fold them and send them to the IRS.
This year (tax year 2001), electronic filing is made even easier with the option built into the software. There's even a rebate that Quicken offers for those who wish to pay to e-file which offsets the cost entirely.
If you decide to purchase this software then be prepared for Quicken to attempt to sell/push other products on you. There will even be a few desktop icons that appear after you install the software. And an additional folder will be added to your "Favorites".
Hope this helps.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Will save you money, January 7, 2002

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Joseph Essas "Joseph" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: TurboTax 2001 for Windows (CD-ROM)

I must say that I was sceptical, when I bought TurboTax. I thought I will never have enough time and patience to deal with software to fill in tax forms.
But, I must say, it was very easy! The interface is very intuitive, it very quickly figured out my situation and asked me all the relevent questions.

I have a fairly complex tax return, with stocks, 2 jobs, AMT etc. It used to cost me (a lot) to do it with an accountant. But it was a breeze with TurboTax. I was done in 30 minutes, and was ready to file.

I also imported all my data from Microsoft Money, which worked fine, and downloaded my W-2 from the processing site (through TurboTax) which also went smoothly.

Bootom line: it will save you some money.

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Only Way to Do Your Taxes, November 5, 2001

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David Wilson (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: TurboTax 2001 for Windows (CD-ROM)

This is my fourth year using Quicken TurboTax and it will be my second year using the state tax version. I'm sold on it. I can't imagine going back to pen and paper to do taxes. The program takes you step-by-step through the tax process by asking you questions about the various sections of the forms. It also prompts you to make you remember about things that may have slipped you mind, like other deductions. And, it makes suggestions for deductions that you may not have thought about. At the end of the process you can print out the forms for mailing in the traditional format or in a format that's easy for the IRS computers to read. In addition, you can opt to file electronicly. The help section IS very helpful. It actually makes sense of the rules and instructions for filing your taxes and explains the relevant sections of the tax code in easy to understand language. My one suggestion is that you have all your papers with you before you start the process. You can, of course, save your work and come back to finish or edit it, but it is a pain to be half way through and remember that your mortgage statement is two floors away.

My advice: Don't do your taxes without it.