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Platform: Mac Download
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System Requirements
- Processor: Intel-based Processor 64 -bit
- Operating System: Mac OS X v10.6.8 (a 64-bit processor is required for v10.6.8) or later / Mac OS X v10.7.5 or later / Mac OS X v10.8.0 or later
- Monitor: 1024×768 screen resolution
- RAM: 1 GB of memory
- Internet Connection Required: 56 Kbps (Broadband connection recommended)
- Hard Disk Space: Federal plus State Product: 360 MB
- Printer: Any Macintosh-compatible inkjet or laser printer
- Third Party Software: Win: Microsoft .NET 4 (included with TurboTax Installer); Adobe Reader 8 or higher
Product Description
TurboTax Home & Business: For your self-employment & personal income taxes
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By Ockham
Platform for Display:Mac Download
TurboTax 2011 Home & Office for the Mac once again delivers for those of us who have a side businesses. All-in-all, this is a great piece of software. It won't take the sting out of paying your taxes but it will make preparation a whole lot easier.
First, the tax calculations: I personally have full time employment and a side consulting business with a home office that has typical expenses and write-offs. TurboTax handles this situation perfectly. All the steps to enter write-offs and deductions are clear and the TurboTax Live Community is, as usual, a very helpful feature if you have a question. Added this year is the ability to call a tax professional to assist with anything you may have a question on. I'm guessing that this is offered for free because the vast, vast, majority of users will never need it. The step-by-step entry and TurboTax Live Community feature is probably all you will need.
Be aware that this download version of TurboTax enables you to create an unlimited number of federal returns. This is great if your doing the taxes for the family. You can also e-file up to five of those Federal returns for free but in all cases you must pay an additional fee (about $20) to e-file state returns. TurboTax can also print your return instead of e-filing so there will be no additional state e-file cost.
Next, the computer-software function: I use this on a MacBook Pro running the latest version of Mac OS X Lion. TurboTax behaves just like you would expect any mature piece of software to behave. No crashes, no corrupted saves, no problems. It just works.
If you have used TurboTax before you will have the added benefit of having most of your basic information already filled out for you after you import last years return. This also enables you to do a year-to-year comparison of your tax situation as you go along. Also, if you donate anything you should be using the TurboTax companion website itsdeductable.com. It makes entry of charitable donations a snap.
The interface is what you've come to expect from TurboTax and is nearly identical to the online version. It offers step-by-step guides for your tax situations and the ability to dive right into individual sections and forms if necessary. It also has a welcome automatic update feature that checks for updates on startup. Generally this is a good feature that reassures the end-user that you have the most up-to-date forms available.
Finally, the comparison. As compared to the online version of TurboTax this generally feels the same but has the aforementioned ability to look at the actual forms as you go along. Also, you can use it for multiple federal returns while the online version allows only one return. I also entered my taxes into a trial version of H&R Block's TaxCut online system just as a check and to see if there was any write-offs I may have missed with TurboTax. The good news is that that there wasn't anything missing and the return amounts calculated the same. I found TaxCut to be a little bit clunkier than TurboTax and generally preferred the TurboTax interface.
I have a couple of minor annoyances but nothing major. The automatic update window can't be minimized to run in the background when it's downloading so you can't easily do things while you wait. I just move it off to the side instead. Also, the Live Community search is somehow tied into your web browser and will open up an empty page. Annoying, but by no means a deal breaker and not enough of an issue to remove a star.
As a whole, I give this 5 stars. Great features and great support.
First, the tax calculations: I personally have full time employment and a side consulting business with a home office that has typical expenses and write-offs. TurboTax handles this situation perfectly. All the steps to enter write-offs and deductions are clear and the TurboTax Live Community is, as usual, a very helpful feature if you have a question. Added this year is the ability to call a tax professional to assist with anything you may have a question on. I'm guessing that this is offered for free because the vast, vast, majority of users will never need it. The step-by-step entry and TurboTax Live Community feature is probably all you will need.
Be aware that this download version of TurboTax enables you to create an unlimited number of federal returns. This is great if your doing the taxes for the family. You can also e-file up to five of those Federal returns for free but in all cases you must pay an additional fee (about $20) to e-file state returns. TurboTax can also print your return instead of e-filing so there will be no additional state e-file cost.
Next, the computer-software function: I use this on a MacBook Pro running the latest version of Mac OS X Lion. TurboTax behaves just like you would expect any mature piece of software to behave. No crashes, no corrupted saves, no problems. It just works.
If you have used TurboTax before you will have the added benefit of having most of your basic information already filled out for you after you import last years return. This also enables you to do a year-to-year comparison of your tax situation as you go along. Also, if you donate anything you should be using the TurboTax companion website itsdeductable.com. It makes entry of charitable donations a snap.
The interface is what you've come to expect from TurboTax and is nearly identical to the online version. It offers step-by-step guides for your tax situations and the ability to dive right into individual sections and forms if necessary. It also has a welcome automatic update feature that checks for updates on startup. Generally this is a good feature that reassures the end-user that you have the most up-to-date forms available.
Finally, the comparison. As compared to the online version of TurboTax this generally feels the same but has the aforementioned ability to look at the actual forms as you go along. Also, you can use it for multiple federal returns while the online version allows only one return. I also entered my taxes into a trial version of H&R Block's TaxCut online system just as a check and to see if there was any write-offs I may have missed with TurboTax. The good news is that that there wasn't anything missing and the return amounts calculated the same. I found TaxCut to be a little bit clunkier than TurboTax and generally preferred the TurboTax interface.
I have a couple of minor annoyances but nothing major. The automatic update window can't be minimized to run in the background when it's downloading so you can't easily do things while you wait. I just move it off to the side instead. Also, the Live Community search is somehow tied into your web browser and will open up an empty page. Annoying, but by no means a deal breaker and not enough of an issue to remove a star.
As a whole, I give this 5 stars. Great features and great support.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By T man
Platform for Display:Mac Download
This software is full of bugs - entered data in one section only to find that information in another section was simultaneously deleted and had to be re-entered. In another section, I got to a point where the program repeatedly crashed every time I reached a certain page which prevented me from finishing at all. Several times I encountered calculation errors that required me to delete information and re-enter to get the program to calculate it correctly. Overall, the programming is of low quality and has been very frustrating. I've used TurboTax for years and never had issues like this - seems like the quality has taken a serious hit this year.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By KC
Platform for Display:Mac Download|Amazon Verified Purchase
Use caution .... the downloadable version of TurboTax Home and Business will not print (but it will file online). TurboTax is working on a fix but may be days. I've spent hours on the phone with them trying to resolve. Though their representative was diligent in trying to resolve the problem, nothing worked.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
TurboTax home & business
The best program for tax return reporting. Intelligently programmed, a lot going on behind the curtains. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Jordan Vassilev
5.0 out of 5 stars
Long time TaxCut user.... no more
I've used TaxCut software by H&R Block for many years. In 2012, the 2011 taxes were so crazy with my W2 job, several 1099 forms from freelance work, and my partnership in a LLC. Read more
Published 4 months ago by S. Woodruff
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not as good as before
I recall having some problems with the 2011 version and needing to call for assistance. TT is not as user friendly as it used to be and it was also not easy to get telephone... Read more
Published 4 months ago by NM Marj
5.0 out of 5 stars
Got the job done - and quickly!
As a bona-fide procrastinator, dwnloaded this on the 14th of October and got taxes filed in time! I've always found TurboTax to be an easy way to do personal and sole-proprieter... Read more
Published 6 months ago by jLynn
5.0 out of 5 stars
Easy!
I can't believe I once paid an accountant to do this for me. That is not to say that accountants are not useful though. Read more
Published 6 months ago by jtallman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Software performs as expected
Preparing taxes sucks, but this makes it about as painless as possible. What can I say? TurboTax has been around for years, and there's a reason for it.
Published 12 months ago by jmassara
5.0 out of 5 stars
Always good--much improved
I have happily used TurboTax for nearly a decade, but the newest version is much improved. Explanations are simpler, and the interface seems more easily navigated. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Nicholas T. Lasoff
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just in time
Because of this purchase, I am able to do my own taxes and get my refund as soon as possible. Thank you.
Published 13 months ago by Cortez Liggins
1.0 out of 5 stars
Horse Hockey Pucks Would Work Better!
Downloading proved impossible. Amazon techs blamed this on "firewall router," "existence of previous year's TurboTax on your computer," and "There are reports of difficulties in... Read more
Published 13 months ago by David K. Porter
1.0 out of 5 stars
Downloads as the 2010 version
Amazon has seriously messed up here. I have now downloaded this software 3 times, and each time it says it is downloading the 2011 version, but on my computer it installs as the... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Freestyler
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