TaxCut 2005 Premium (non-tax states) [Old Version]

by H&R Block

Product Features

• H&R Block DeductionPro now included
• • Extra assistance for home owners, investors and rental property owners
• H&R Block Mortgage Advisor/Refinance Assistant quickly guides you through various mortgage deductions, and our Home Basis Assistant helps calculate your capital gains tax liability when selling.
• H&R Block’s Premium Tax Tips and Advice helps you with useful tips covering charitable contributions, rentals, dividends, interest, capital gains, and more.
• Schedule C filers get customized tax advice.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000BMBLB4
• Item model number: 735290101778
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 16, 2005
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,506 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)

Product Description

Loaded with extra tools and advice to help you save money on your taxes. Offering truly premium features where they matter most, H&R Block TaxCut Premium is for users with more complex tax returns. Ideal for rental property owners, investors and families looking for tax advantages not found in either TaxCut Standard or TaxCut Deluxe.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Descent, but not great..., February 12, 2006

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mabinmaui (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: TaxCut 2005 Premium (non-tax states) [Old Version] (CD-ROM)

I originally bought the deluxe version, but switched to premium b/c I needed more help with ESPP and stock options. The program is easy to use just like previous years and importing data from last year is a snap. It also has more rental property help than the deluxe version. I think most people will find this program along with the companion DeductionPro to be quite useful and probably all that's needed to complete their tax returns. However, despite H&R's claims, I find the premium version to be woefully lacking in its ability to handle ESPP and stock options. For example, after answering a few questions, the program reported that my stock dispositions were disqualifying, which I knew already. It didn't offer any means to enter transaction details and place them into the appropriate form, in this case schedule D. The help menu wasn't much help at all. After a google search, I ended up on the turbotax website for details on how to enter capital gains from a disqualifying disposition. For the price paid, I expect a complete solution!!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Comments on Tax Cut Premium, March 16, 2006

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C. H. Walker - See all my reviews
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This review is from: TaxCut 2005 Premium (non-tax states) [Old Version] (CD-ROM)

I had to wait until late February for HR Block to make
current updates to TaxCut 2005 Premium before I could
complete my tax return.

I was not able to see any of the forms TaxCut was
filling out until after they were all completed and
ready for printing and filing. This is just a bit
too opaque for my taste.

1.0 out of 5 stars useless, April 7, 2006

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L. Fuller - See all my reviews
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This review is from: TaxCut 2005 Premium (non-tax states) [Old Version] (CD-ROM)

This software can't process the info you enter from your w2 correctly. When it comes to capital gains and losses you may as well read the IRS instructions.