[tsestrich]

I've used TurboTax the past few years, and completely echo the sentiment expressed by others regarding the hidden charges that get tacked on when starting with a "free" return. Turned out that losing money on the stock market also cost me extra on preparation fees as well...

Partly because of the negative experiences with TurboTax, my co-founder and I just launched a company [1] in this space. We're actually "replacing" a TurboTax product that was recently discontinued called "Personal Pro". We're something of an "Uber" for tax preparation, acting as an online marketplace and platform for clients to get their taxes done by professionals. TurboTax had tried this for a few years but it appears they're betting on a continuing shift to DIY.

Has anyone had any experience here as a client of Personal Pro? Would love to hear how it went!

[1] - https://www.taxaroo.com

[iolothebard]

I use H&R Block TaxCut (going on 15 years). Costs about 39.99 a year for both my business and personal. Just keep an eye open for when it goes on sale (retail is 89.99 I believe).

I even dropped Quickbooks after their shit 2011 "upgrade". Worst fucking software I've ever used, but hey, it looks like it's WPF now!