Turbo Tax pissed me off

[rick-l]

Can you import data from turbo tax into any other tax software like H&R block etc.?

I've used turbo tax for probably 15 years but no more. I remember getting it on floppy discs.

When you go to enter capital gains and losses it tells you you need to upgrade to premiere. This is different from previous years and there is no mention of it on the box. A quick $30 bucks for them.

[LeeH]

TurboTax Customers Can Upgrade To Premier Or Home And Business On February 7

[mikester]

Yeah, they are making it right.

[widgeon13]

Well, they are trying to make it right but they screwed the pooch. Pretty stupid decision on their part.

[biosurfer1]

I'd say there are a few decision makers looking for new jobs at Turbo Tax this year. In the day and age of internet, anyone at a company who suggests "We'll just do it quietly and hope no one notices" should be instantly fired.

[recycled sixtie]

I have had Turbo Tax for several years. I bought it at Costco this year as it is the cheapest. I got the Premier one due needing it for rental property, stocks, bonds etc.

On the reverse side of the box is a grid stating what each level covers. Basic and Standard do not cover stocks, bonds, investment property. I bought the CD from Costco rather than buying it from Turbo Tax because they are trying to promote all kinds of other stuff I don't need. Around $60 Can here or approx $50 US.

Guy

[widgeon13]

Doesn't TT allow lower income folks(those that don't itemize) file Fed for free? They thought they would get a free pass on screwing the upper middle class to pay for what they give away for free to the peons.


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[rick-l]

Originally Posted by mikester

Yeah, they are making it right.

Yeah but how do you justify doing something so sneaky and underhanded in the first place?

I don't know what to compare this to. Like buying a car and then saying at delivery "the tires are extra".

[VincentVega]

I'm not happy paying more either but several brokerages, funds.. I deal with offer discounted fees to turbo tax. Just go through their link and save some $$.

[dafischer]

Turbo Tax in the news today...

TurboTax Temporarily Halts E-Filing In All States Amid Fraud Concerns - Forbes

[aigel]

Not surprised e-filing is compromised. Only a question of time. I always send printouts - I'd never send my entire financial information, SSN, DOB of the entire family across the internet ... you can apply for just about anything with that info - loans, new passport etc. etc.

G

[craigster59]

You gotta watch these companies. Cash Call was just fined $1 million in Calif for bait and switch loans. They offered loans for $2600 because Calif has an APR cap of 30% on loans of $2500 or less.
When people would ask for a loan of $2k-2500 they would tell them they didn't loan under $2600 but you could use the extra cash as a "pre payment" on the loan and just give it back. The loans then carried an APR of 179%. Bastards.

[Shadetree930]

I got lucky and noticed that the schedules I needed were no longer in TT Deluxe before I made my habitual annual TT purchase. Bought H&R Block software and it imported my previous year's TT data without drama.

I would have preferred to stay with TT but now that I have made the switch I probably won't go back.

I got an email from Intuit yesterday about the Feb 7th fix ... too late. They should have seen this Tsunami coming.

[bivenator]

Good to know shadetree. I wondered if I could dump TT and have a seemless transition to another software. Tim Geitner prefers TT.

[masraum]

I got this email earlier this week.

Dear Stephen,
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We recently tried to explain the changes made to our TurboTax desktop software and apologized for the impact it had on you. Many responded and let*us know our apology and rationale were not*acceptable.
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You want the TurboTax desktop product (CD or download) you've used in the*past to do what it has always done—handle your tax situation. We heard you. It's time we make it right.
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Beginning February 7, 2015, you can buy the same product you'd normally buy, and if you need to upgrade for your tax situation, we'll help you do that at no additional cost. This means you'll get all the forms you need, including Schedules C,*D*E,*and*F, without paying anything extra. Learn more.
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If you're a returning TurboTax Deluxe CD or download customer and you've already filed using TurboTax Premier or TurboTax Home & Business, we're offering you $25 cash back. Simply visit TurboTax.com/25back to claim your*money.
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Next, we are committed to bringing back the product you know and love. By the time you are ready to prepare and file your taxes next year, the TurboTax desktop product you trusted in the past will include the*forms you've counted on for*years.
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I understand our actions have caused anger and frustration, and our response has been far too slow. TurboTax is committed to regaining your trust and providing you with the level of excellence you have come*to*expect.
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Thank you for your feedback and continued*loyalty,

[rick-l]

Originally Posted by dafischer

Turbo Tax in the news today...

TurboTax Temporarily Halts E-Filing In All States Amid Fraud Concerns - Forbes

I didn't get my refund last year and apparently someone filed a return for me. I didn't suspect it was from Turbo Tax until now.

I had to fill out form 14039 Identity Theft Affidavit for the treasury. I wonder if that form is included in the Deluxe or if you have to buy the ******* Premier to get it.

[rick-l]

Originally Posted by masraum

I got this email earlier this week.

Yup Good ole Sasan Goodarzi General Manager, Intuit TurboTax is going to take care of me. What a bunch that must be.

[biosurfer1]

Last year I did the online version of Turbo Tax, but found a decent price on the download version this year so I bought Home and Business because I had to. Do they offer any type of refund since I already bought it? Nope, you had to be a cd/download customer last year. Someone really had their head up their ass at Intuit this year.

[rick-l]

Has anyone downloaded the upgrade? This is all I get.

We’re having trouble processing your request.
First, close this window and try to complete your request again.
If that doesn’t work, check your Internet connection. This problem could be caused by intermittent or limited Internet service. Make sure your wireless connection is working or your cable is plugged in. If you have security software, you’ll need to allow TurboTax to access the Internet.
Please visit our support site - http://turbotax.intuit.com/support/in-product/payment-error/
If you are unable to reach the site, you can call 1-800-4-INTUIT (select the option for TurboTax when prompted).

[rick-l]

Mother *%&^**%s !!!!!

A few more mouse clicks and they want me to call their toll free number and get a confirmation code.