software

[arlo]

software input

Thank for the reply.. Did you all stay with the form-base entry. No one
mentioned cost. I pay $1000.00 for software plus $3.00 e-file fee.

[geekgirldany]

I switched last year from Taxwise to Drake. Had the same experience as Harlan. Been using Taxwise since 1994. I kept putting off for 3 years switching but happy I did.

There was a slight learning curve last year for me also. I do believe it slowed down my preparing of returns. But this year I am getting through them pretty quick. Their support is great. I have got a goof a couple of times but just call back and you will get a knowledgeable person.

Drake is overall a great company.

I am also not getting paid to say the above

[ChEAr$]

I was reading posts software.
I have used taxwise for seven years and have not used any other software.
I love the way taxwise works but am looking for somthing cheeper and only if it works like taxwise.. I like the way that you can go to any line on the 1040 and click and it will bring up the form to enter the information. I do around 125 returns mostly all 1040 returns. Have any of you that have used taxwise and switch to other software fond software that works like taxwise.

Yes, I'm a switch. From Taxwise to Drake. Drake runs much faster, even though you need to get used to the screen input versus being form based. Sure, after using Taxwise since 1996 I knew there would be a learning curve, but it's worked out just great!

And Drake has a wonderful bulletin board with other users contributing plus they answer phone calls on average within six seconds.
And their email support is faster than Taxwise too, and with more knowledgeable people answering your questions.

Oh, I do NOT get a commission. lol

[taxxcpa]

ATX or Drake

I used to use ATX. It works the way you describe. You can also do 1040s that way on Drake. You must select "forms-based entry" and you can click on a line on the 1040 and it will jump to the appropriate input screen where you enter the figures. For example, if you click on the line for business income, it will jump to the Schedule C input screen.

[arlo]

I was reading posts software.
I have used taxwise for seven years and have not used any other software.
I love the way taxwise works but am looking for somthing cheeper and only if it works like taxwise.. I like the way that you can go to any line on the 1040 and click and it will bring up the form to enter the information. I do around 125 returns mostly all 1040 returns. Have any of you that have used taxwise and switch to other software fond software that works like taxwise.