TaxCut from H&R Block 2001 Deluxe Filing Edition

by H&R Block

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 1.5 x 10 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005S8KN
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 1, 2001
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,994 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Fun isn't the first thing that comes to mind when preparing your taxes. TaxCut Deluxe won't change this; however, it can make the process easy and painless. Plus, the software is backed by one of the most recognizable names in accounting: H&R Block.

TaxCut Deluxe installs quickly, and before long you're on your way. Be sure to follow the prompts to update the tax forms, worksheets, and publications in the software to meet the final IRS requirements. You can get the update free of charge over the Internet. TaxCut gives you a jump-start on filling out your tax forms with options to import tax and financial information from Microsoft Money, Quicken, and last year's TurboTax or TaxCut federal return. It will also import your W-2 wage and 1099 investment data from participating employers and financial institutions.

You enter information via a simple question-and-answer interview process. Along the way, you'll be cued for possible deductions, and a meter allows you to follow the status of your refund or the amount due as you enter data. Instant interview help is available at any time should the questions get trickier. At the end of the interview the software performs its own audit, searching out missing information or items that may trigger an IRS audit. During our test run, it found a missed deduction and flagged some data that was input incorrectly.

If you're not comfortable with the results, for $29.95 you can send your return to an H&R Block tax advisor who will check it over and answer questions. When you're finished, you can file the return electronically or print the completed forms for mailing.

Once your federal taxes are complete, you have the option of purchasing TaxCut State software--free with the included rebate--from within TaxCut Deluxe. The program will then automatically fill any necessary federal information into your state return. The package also includes rebates that give you a free e-filing and a free copy of Microsoft Money Standard (up to $34.95). And if you think this software becomes useless after your taxes are done, you're wrong. The Deluxe version comes with a built-in tax and financial library that contains information on buying and selling a home, investing, and retirement. It also includes financial planners for education and retirement.

The elimination of mathematical headaches and confusing jargon alone is worth the price of TaxCut Deluxe. Throw in ease of use, a library of financial information, rebates, and the possibility of finding a missed deduction, and you may actually enjoy doing your taxes. --Joshua Goldman

Amazon.com Product Description

Take full advantage of recent changes in the tax law with TaxCut Deluxe. Get all the features of TaxCut, plus use the mail-in rebates to get one free state tax program and one free electronic filing. Deluxe is filled with tax expertise and guidance, including a tax and financial planning library, tax advice from the experts at H&R Block and Kiplinger, and a new Tax Law Assistant.

TaxCut Deluxe includes a customized tax plan to fit the user's needs and flag problems that might trigger audits. You can automatically import W-2 and 1099 information from participating companies. And you can seamlessly import data from Microsoft Money, Quicken, or last year's TurboTax federal return.

TaxCut can help users take advantage of all the new tax law changes, including the new tax incentives, to help save for retirement or college. TaxCut asks simple questions, automatically selects and completes the necessary forms, and double-checks the return. Then you simply electronically file the return and get a refund faster, or print the return and mail it.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I am buying it, December 18, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: TaxCut from H&R Block 2001 Deluxe Filing Edition (CD-ROM)

I bought it in 1999, 2000 and will again this year. It has been the easiest to use and I love how it mimics all the forms. In 1999 I tried one of the 'other' tax software. I been doing my taxes for years and this 'other' tax software left out things and was totally different than the tax forms I had just penciled in. I knew it was wrong and not easy to use. The same day I downloaded Taxcut and presto - the taxes I figured by hand was exactly what Taxcut figured and it even found some of my errors! What a tax tool!!!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Unforgiving and a little buggy, February 14, 2002

By 

R. J. Smith Jr. (TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: TaxCut from H&R Block 2001 Deluxe Filing Edition (CD-ROM)

My tax situation is very simple. I could easily do my taxes by hand, but since the software is cheap and I prefer eFile, I thought I'd give TaxCut a try. I haven't been too happy.

First, I had problem w/ crashes. Crashing actually wasn't too bad as I didn't lose any work.

When it came time to eFile, it refused to send. Contacting technical support was little help. They are very slow getting back to you and don't seem to know how to fix anything.

Well, instead of messing w/ tech support, I emailed my saved file to work and installed it there. The eFile went through, but I accidently had the file set to read-only. When I quit the program, it asked if I wanted to save. I click on Yes, get an error and the program closes. No save. Now when I go back into the program, it does not know about my eFile and won't let me check the status. As far as I can see there is nothing I can do about since the interface won't let you move to steps if it thinks you don't belong there. Now I'm going to have to run the gauntlet of tech support again. *sigh*

I think I'll try a new product next year.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Price! Great Software., January 8, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: TaxCut from H&R Block 2001 Deluxe Filing Edition (CD-ROM)

Very intuitive and easy to use product. Superior to "other" tax software because explanations are more detailed and easily understood in comparison. Interface tends to be a little more awkward though. This software is also a steal and far less expensive than TurboTax products. TaxCut Deluxe comes with free State software rebate (must purchase in addition) and rebate up to $34.95 on Microsoft Money 2002 Deluxe. ...Microsoft Money Deluxe 2002 has won every recent comparison I've seen in both personal finance and computer magazine reviews. In the end, you get three great products for an unbelievable price...