TaxCut 2008 Federal+efile (Old Version) [DOWNLOAD]

by H&R Block

Product Features

• TaxCut includes up to 5 free federal e-files and H&R Block expertise in every version
• Get extra assistance and money-saving advice to maximize deductions; plus, turn your donations into big tax savings with the included DeductionPro
• Receive additional guidance for complex tax situations to give you the confidence and assurance that your return is accurate
• Save time and reduce the chance for error by quickly and easily importing last year's tax and financial data from TaxCut, TurboTax, Quicken, Microsoft Money, and H&R Block DeductionPro software, as applicable
• In the event of an audit, receive personal assistance from an IRS-licensed Enrolled Agent with audit representation expertise--not a self-serve Web site or FAQ page

Product Details

• Downloading: Currently, this item is available only to customers located in the United States and who have a U.S. billing address.
• Note: Gifting is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B001O5CHVK
• Date first available at Amazon.com: December 20, 2008
• Average Customer Review: 2.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,397 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #98 in Software > Tax Preparation

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Prepare your own federal return quickly and easily. Easy, low-cost tax preparation program with built-in help to save you more money. Worry-free Audit Support included when you pay to e-file.

A simple interview quickly walks you through the return process to automate your return. Click to enlarge.

Get the tax savings you're entitled to, including deductions related to home ownership and education. Click to enlarge.

Additional help figuring cost basis for investment income. Click to enlarge.

Easy, low-cost tax preparation with built-in help to save you more money.

With TaxCut Premium Federal, you can:

1. Maximize Deductions: Get extra assistance and money-saving advice to maximize deductions. Plus, turn your donations into big tax savings with the included DeductionPro (a $19.95 value).
   
   
2. Get Comprehensive Assistance: Receive additional guidance for complex tax situations to give you the confidence and assurance that your return is accurate.
   
   
3. Auto Import: Save time and reduce the chance for error by quickly and easily importing last year's tax and financial data from TaxCut, TurboTax, Quicken, Microsoft Money, and H&R Block DeductionPro software, as applicable.
   
   
4. Get Real Audit Support from a Real Person--Really: Get Worry-free Audit Support included when you e-file. In the event of an audit, receive personal assistance from an IRS-licensed Enrolled Agent with audit representation expertise--not a self-serve Web site or FAQ page.

Product Info

Easy Interview
A simple interview quickly walks you through the return process to automate your return.

Seamless Imports
Quickly and easily import last year's tax and financial data from TaxCut, TurboTax, Quicken, Microsoft Money, and H&R Block DeductionPro software, as applicable.

Error Check
Our program automatically double-checks your return for errors.

Get Your Refund Fast
E-file your return, and get your refund in as little to 8-15 days (additional fees apply).

Customized Tax Advice
Receive tax guidance on changing tax situations, including getting married, having a baby and buying a home.

Charitable Donation Help
DeductionPro is included at no additional charge to help you get the most out of your charitable donations.

Maximize Itemized Deductions
Get the tax savings you're entitled to, including deductions related to home ownership and education.

Schedule C Support
Extra deduction help for the self-employed, including home office, rental property and depreciation assistance.

Business Expense Assistant
The program provides extra guidance to make sure you're claiming all deductible business expense, including advertising costs, meals and travel expenses, and office supplies.

Investor Guidance
Additional help figuring cost basis for investment income.

IRS Publications
Quick access to IRS Publications for further explanation of specific tax situations.

Tax Tip Video
Real H&R Block pros explain how changing tax laws affect you.

Guarantees

Worry-free Audit Support
You can rest easy knowing H&R Block is there to help in the rare event of an audit. Included when you e-file your federal return with us.

Accurate Calculations Guaranteed
If TaxCut makes a calculation mistake, we'll pay resulting IRS penalties plus interest. See the license agreement for details.

100% Satisfaction Money-Back Guarantee.
If you are dissatisfied with the software for any reason, H&R Block will refund the full license fee you paid H&R Block or its authorized reseller for the software, exclusive of shipping and handling charges, taxes, and less any rebate you receive on the software.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works fine for Vista, February 7, 2009

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R. R. Macbean (Vancouver, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: TaxCut 2008 Federal+efile (Old Version) [DOWNLOAD] (Software Download)

Bought this 02-07-09, downloaded in about 5-10 minutes. Required a software update, which is true whether you download or buy in a store. Worked perfectly on Vista 64 bit. I've used TaxCut for 4 years now, never had any problems.

8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars No Refunds, Amazon or H&R, February 3, 2009

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Gayle Moeller (Tacoma, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: TaxCut 2008 Federal+efile (Old Version) [DOWNLOAD] (Software Download)

I bought Tax Cut this year for the first time, wasn't worried since they offered 100% guarantee...AND my bad, I didn't read the refund guidelines for software downloads on Amazon.
I ended up using Turbo Tax since Tax Cut won't support filing 2 of form 8839.
Now "Dennis F" at Tax Cut is refusing a refund saying I have to go through Amazon, and Amazon doesn't refund software downloads.

1.0 out of 5 stars OLD VERSION = no support. Loads incompletly, just inferior to TTx, March 16, 2011

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Yomas "Knower of Things" (TN, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: TaxCut 2008 Federal+efile (Old Version) [DOWNLOAD] (Software Download)

I've used TurboTax Home & Business for years; in 2007 they screwed the pooch with lack of form availability in the same frame; I understand its back in 2009 or so. That's why I tried out this crappy software.
Problems:
-The deduction calculator would not export to the main program.
-Help is just a window with an explanation of the field.
-The download didn't load properly (a common problem I see).
-No import of data at all (TTax imports OK for at least 3 yrs).
-If you click to see the supporting IRS document, you get the IRS home page, you must then search the IRS Site for it, a real PIA. (TT links to the appropriate IRS instructions)
-The deduction calculation does not have as thorough a query system as TT - lucky this wasn't the first time I had done my taxes or I would have left $$ on the table, as they say. A lot of $$.
-Prints blank (unneeded[?]) forms for you to send to IRS, I'm sure they love that.

I did 2007 with TT alongside the 2008 with HR Block, and it made it clear that TT is FAR superior (although TT has its own flaws), spend the extra $ and use TT, or risk audit/low refund/heart attack as you get progressively madder at this turd of a program, Total crap. Doing it on the IRS site in forms would probably be easier. With one finger. With mad dogs nipping at your feet.
Oh and get some help for that procrastination problem. Tomorrow.