- Quick specs
- Price: Free; Paid upgrade available
- Operating system: Windows 2000/XP/Vista
- Date added: November 22, 2006
- Total Downloads: 69,357
- Downloads last week: 180
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A newer version of H&R Block TaxCut Basic is available.
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 10 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
Filing taxes is slightly less fun than having a root canal performed with a butter knife, but TaxCut Basic does what it can to minimize the trauma and quicken the procedure.
The clean tab-based design, big text, and helpful advice column on the right all contribute to making the program usable and useful. A permanent feature that updates as you input new information into the app, the peace of mind that the Help section provides is bettered only by the concise advice it gives.
The app isn't merely a calmative; it comes with some serious muscle. It can import old TaxCut files, as well as returns from other tax-filing programs and financial database organizers. The Federal Returns tab has sections for everything from Dependents and Income to Credits and Deduction. It also organizes purchasing, and helps you fill out the appropriate state filing forms. The upper-right corner of the main window keeps a running tally of your federal and state refund, and there's also a planning tab to help you anticipate next year's taxes and invest for your future.
TaxCut Basic will even help you file a tax deadline extension, but why you would want to with this accommodating app is anybody's guess.
Publisher's description
From H&R Block :Prepare your federal tax return for free. TaxCut Basic guides you through your federal return with a step-by-step interview with simple questions to help ensure your taxes are done right. TaxCut quickly and easily imports last years tax and financial data from TaxCut, MicroSoft Money, Quicken, and TurboTax. Get your refund fast--in as little as 8-15 days when you e-file (additional fees apply).
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User reviews of H&R Block TaxCut Basic 2006
- Average user rating: 4.7 stars out of 10 votes
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Version: H&R Block TaxCut Basic 2006
"Works perfectly. Imported my 2005 form seamlessly."
Pros: Easy to use. Simple question/answer format. Free! Works seamlessly with my taxcut 2005 form (I imported this which sped up my 2006 taxes completion).
Cons: None
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Version: H&R Block TaxCut Basic 2006
"I like getting a head start on my taxes before I visit a tax offce"
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Version: H&R Block TaxCut Basic 2006
"This is an excellent software program."
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Version: H&R Block TaxCut Basic 2006
Pros: Better Than All The Rest
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Version: H&R Block TaxCut Basic 2006
"This is excellent basic federal tax software."
Pros: This is excellent basic federal tax software.
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