Rated #1 last year by Money Magazine, PC Magazine, PC World, and MacWorld,
TaxCut asks you simple questions, automatically selects and completes the forms
you'll need and double checks your return just like an accountant would. Print
your return on your own printer, or file electronically to get your refund faster!
Doing your taxes has never been easier!
1. Prepare your federal return.
TaxCut's exclusive My Taxes feature asks you simple, direct questions and
then tailors the interview to YOUR tax situation. TaxCut does all the calculations
and selects and completes the forms you'll need. Or you can skip the interview
and go directly to the forms.
2. TaxCut double-checks the results.
TaxCut's reviews your return just like an accountant would, checking for
missing data, pointing out deductions you might have missed and flagging entries
that might set off alarms at the IRS.
3. Complete your State return with TaxCut.
With TaxCut's companion state programs, your federal tax information is
automatically loaded into your state forms. Just answer state-specific questions,
and your state return is complete. (State Editions must be purchased separately.)
4. File your return electronically or print and mail your
ready-to-file forms.
File electronically to get a faster refund. (A fee applies, credit
card required.) Or print your return using plain paper using your own printer,
sign the forms and mail them in.
5. Helps you plan for future tax savings. Based on your
tax situation, TaxCut Deluxe uses built-in expertise to prepare a customized
tax plan that will help you save on your taxes in the years ahead.
Updated with all the tax law changes so you don't have to worry. TaxCut
helps eliminate the confusion from the new tax laws. We've made certain that
every detail in the new tax laws are included in the program, so you'll have
the opportunity to receive every new tax break to which you're entitled. Just
answer simple, direct questions and TaxCut will do the rest.
Get your refund faster with Electronic Filing! You'll save time with Electronic filing. Simply prepare your federal tax return with TaxCut,
then run the built-in Auditor to ensure your return is eligible for electronic
filing.
NEW! My Taxes Interview streamlines the interview process. Our
new My Taxes interview was designed to make the preparation process even faster
and easier. With built-in tax expertise, My Taxes means that you answer only
questions that pertain to your tax situation
Stay informed with Auto Update. You'll never have to worry about missing
late-breaking tax news or program updates. TaxCut will automatically check for
updates and download them for you.
Improved FAQ Help. Save time searching for answers to frequently asked
questions. TaxCut automatically provides a list of help topics for each question
in the interview.
Check your tax status any time with our Tax Summary Meter. This constant
overview of your tax return provides an up-to-the-minute report as you input
data and lets you know how big a refund (or tax bill) is coming.
NEW! Enhanced Tax Planning features help you plan for the future. TaxCut
can help you save on your taxes for next year and in the years ahead by using
the Tax Planning Tools. They will assist you in creating a personal tax plan,
calculating your estimated tax payments, and more.
Click-and-Fix Auditor makes double checking your return simple. Our Click-and-Fix
Auditor provides a list of potential errors on your return. Simply click on
an error and fix it - the entry appears in detail on the opposite half of the
screen.
Where am I?' Window makes finding any topic fast and easy. Now you can
search for Interview topics or applicable forms from anywhere in the program
with one convenient search button.
You'll always have the form you need. TaxCut includes over 100 forms,
schedules and worksheets, all guaranteed to be accepted by the IRS. Plus you
can print them on your own printer using plain white paper.
Seamless Import from Microsoft® Money 2001, TaxSaver®, TurboTax®,
and Quicken®. TaxCut seamlessly imports your financial data from Microsoft
Money 2001, Microsoft TaxSaver, TurboTax, and Quicken. In addition as always
importing last year's TaxCut data is fast and easy.
Get precisely the help and advice you need with Help Central. Want tax-saving
advice from the Experts at H&R Block & Kiplinger? Need to see what the
IRS instructions say? Looking for a specialized IRS publication? (Deluxe Multimedia
Edition only.) Have a question about how to use the program? No problem with
Help Central. It's all context sensitive and only a mouse click away.
Password protection adds security. Protect your sensitive tax information
with our Password protection..
TaxCut 2000 Filing Edition System Requirements
Windows
- 486DX or faster PC
- Windows 95, 98, 2000, ME or NT 4.0
- 16MB RAM (32MB RAM for NT)
- 30MB disk space
- VGA Compatible monitor or better
- Windows compatible printer
- Double speed CD-ROM drive or faster
- Mouse
- Speakers & sound card (optional)
- Windows compatible printer
- Internet connection required for electronic filing, auto-update feature,
and Electronic Refund Advance
Macintosh
- 68030 or better (Power PC recommended)
- System 7.5.3 or higher
- 5 MB RAM (16 MB for PCI-based Macs)
- 30 MB disk space
- 640 x 480, 256 color monitor or better recommended
- Double speed CD-ROM drive or faster
- Macintosh compatible printer
- Internet connection required for electronic filing, auto-update feature,
and Electronic Refund Advance
