Editorial Review

For most small business owners, keeping up with the accounting is the worst part of the job. A small investment of effort--installing QuickBooks Pro 2002 or a similar accounting package--will almost always save time and hassle in the long run.Read more

Reviews (25)

I purchased A Product From Inuit Software and Scanning
I purchased the software at Stapples (Hamilton Ontario) the software with the cashbox and scanning software for barcodes came to $4,000.00 now I did not know that the suport was for 30 days and that after that I would have to pay over $130.00 per moth (yes I did get a credit for $800.00 not in cheque) but for technical support and after those $800.00 are over my staff told me that we have to pay for it (I was amazed) that a product that cost over $4,000.00 does not even have more extended technical support, correct me if I am wrong but when you purchase a computer and some computers are dirt cheap lets say $1,500.00 you would get technical support for a year or sometimes more.I am not impressed at all with there so called "customer service" I am in the process of opening more stores and I will go look at other providers for software and scanning bar code mechanism.

Probably very powerful but needs some simplifying
This may be the best small business accounting software available, but it could still use some streamlining.I started a small corporation on a limited investment.I am not an accountant, so I didn't expect to ace the software on the first day.That said, this version of QuickBooks probably only has about 18 features that I have any use for out of hundreds of available features.The screen is not laid out in a way that is self-explanatory, so finding those features is not automatic.Even those who have used Quicken (Intuit's home finance software) in the past are unlikely to find the interface self-evident.Efficiency is also a concern.QuickBooks opens too many internal "windows" without closing the source window, thus the software eats up memory very quickly.It would be as if every last time you click on a hyperlink while surfing the internet, a new browser window opens automatically.Not good. Horible Support, Even Worse product
Do not buy this software unless you have deep pockets and don't mind spending lots of money on support. I don't want to sound paranoid but this software has bugs built into it to force you to call support. (did I mention the software come with 0 support) not 60 days not 30 days not even 1 day of support is included with the purchase.Read more

Features

• CD-ROM
• Balance your checkbook, organize your finances, and print custom checks
• Design works with Quicken, Microsoft Money, and QuickBooks for 1-step printing
• Create and manage checking, savings, credit card, and money market accounts
• Reconcile your bank statement in minutes; see all account balances at a glance
• 100+ pre-designed check templates; add background images and digital signatures

Reviews (1)

Solid Worth
I had used an old copy of VersaCheck that I had bought in the late 90's-- hey it worked-- until I had to do a reinstall after my hard drive croaked and found that I no longer had the registration number. Having found the VersaCheck user interface a bit clunky, I decided to look for alteratives and settled on this.
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Reviews (6)

Too Expensive. Poor Support for Small Business
DO NOT BUY PEACHTREE if you want to enjoy your experience.
Awesome
If you were smart and took advantage of a $160 rebate offered by a major office supply store to get this product for free, you would share my feeling that this is one of the best things I EVER bought. After using it for a year-I would even pay the $160-it's that good! Sure, you need a rudimentary knowledge of accounting to set your business up in Peachtree-but if you're not willing to put the time in to learn that, you shouldn't be running a small business in the first place. Peachtree doesn't serve up all the answers on a plate-you have to put some effort into understanding how your business decisions impact your accounting. Is that so terrible?
Accounting background recommended
I don't want to rate the product as such (3 means neutral) but I would advise anyone thinking of using Peachtree to either have an understanding of accounting or an accountant nearby. It is a very good program but it does demand some accounting kowledge or technical skill. ... Read more

Features

• CD-ROM
• Makes online banking even better
• Keep track of spending
• Monitor and schedule bills
• Reports, account register and budget

Features

• CD-ROM
• Customized Tax Interview asks questions about your tax situation, and fills the information you feed it into tax forms
• Automatically double-checks your return for errors or omissions
• Provides helpful tax and financial advice for handling topics such as marriage, new home purchase, retiring and more
• Quickly and easily import last year's tax and financial data from TaxCut, TurboTax, Quicken, Microsoft Money and H&R Block DeductionPro
• Get your money in as little as two business days, with the Electronic Refund Advance Loan

Reviews (13)

No more Fidelity import? what the @#$%@!
I cannot believe that Taxcut can no longer import capital gains info from Fidelity, which is has been able to do for several years.I was a happy customer, now I'm a MAD customer.

Good Product, doesn't beat TurboTax, though
It's the first time I used TaxCut after years of TurboTax. Didn't have any installation problems and even the data import from last year went fine. It's basically the same thing as TurboTax, but not as slick. I guess less computer-savvy users should go with TurboTax, because navigation and entries that are off the interview path are quite tough to figure out. Despite my overall preference for Intuit's product, how can you resist the difference in price including the e-file rebate and now the $10 special rebate for TaxCut?!

Would give it 0 stars if possible
After spending over an hour waiting on their help line and trying all of their non-functioning suggestions, I was still unable to install this on either of my PCs. They don't want to admit it, but their ad for Deduction Pro kills the software install at 21% (or 26% for the standard version). And no, their "font patch", killing all startup services, upgrading the Flash Player, nor starting in Safe Mode did not resolve the problem. I'm out the money on this and am switching to TurboTax. H&R Block has lost this customer.
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Features

• CD-ROM
• Finance software that effectively manages billing and cash collection
• Create accurate invoices, estimates, and customer statements
• Generate master list of products, goods, and services
• Track business expenses and outstanding invoices
• Design forms with company logo for a professional look

Reviews (2)

Good for Small Business
This product is good for small business. It' helps keep track of everything..Also, easy to use and understand

This app is a dog
If you are even remotely serious about your invoicing and accounts receivable, don't even think about wasting forty bucks on this incredibly worthless application.It produces "nice looking" invoices; big deal.You can do the same thing in word processing.Buying this software will remind you of the junk you bought from ads in a comic book 40 years ago, like X-Ray Specs or Sea Monkeys.It's total garbage (from a software publisher who practically INVENTED garbage). ... Read more

Editorial Review

Whether planning a retirement strategy or just balancing a checkbook, itcan be tough to deal with financial data sensibly and securely. Quicken 2002Deluxe helps new and upgrading users devise the best arrangements for theirinformation and plan for the future. The program's Web-page-based trackingsystem (which integrates Internet Explorer thoroughly) is simple, customizable,and easy on the eyes. Read more

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Reviews (94)

No longer supported
You can no longer upload bank information because the product is not supported.I could not register or use the software that I just purchased.

Meets my needs
I've been using this product since Spetember of 2001, and it satisfies all of my financial needs.Sure, it has a few quirks, and some of the more advanced features seem somewhat buggy, but overall it meets the need.I have no problem tracking my checking accounts, money market accounts, 401(k), IRAs, personal property, loans, and other finanical assets.

Misleading Product Ended Up Costing More
Product was not full version as implied.In order to use it I had to call company and pay more money.Would never buy from here again. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Packed with accounting basics plus powerful business management andInternet tools, Peachtree Accounting helps you better manage youraccounting and gives you insight into your numbers. Just minutesafter installing Peachtree, helpful features such as navigation aids, wizards, and an online tutorial make it easy for you to hit the ground running. To make your startup even faster, you can choose from among 75 examples thecompany profile that most closely resembles your own, and your books areinstantly customized to fit your business. There are also plenty of onlinetutorials.Read more

Reviews (4)

Great except for the Payroll
The peachtree accounting program is rich with features, but it also lacks some very basic features as well.You vitrually cannot use the payroll feature without spending 150.00 more per year for a "optional" tax service. Feeble and Buggy
PeachTree Accounting has been a disappointment on a number of fronts. Inexpensive professional accounting package
In the quest to find a decent accounting solution for my sole-proprietorship (start-up), I tried and evaluated several trial versions of accounting software.Of the commercial accounting packages I evaluated, Peachtree accounting 2002 is most inexpensive, given the features.Unlike QuickBooks, it uses heavy-duty double-entry accounting.Read more

Features

• CD-ROM
• Easily download checking, credit card and other transactions from your bank automatically, for up-to-date information
• Consolidate your financial information for an accurate overall view of your business' health
• Includes a variety of complimentary financial services at no extra charge
• Manage your lists of vendors, inventory, customers and more -- better control of your business info is just a click away
• Spend less time accounting for your business and more time running it, with Microsoft Money 2004 Small Business!

Reviews (13)

needs a little help
I've been using MS Money for my personal accounts for years. I like it, and now after starting my own business, I especially like the price of Money Small Business compared to alternatives. "Report" functionality sucks
The reporting feature does not always reflect accurate information. Say, I selected ALL categories to be reported on my Monthly Income and Expense Report, the report came out missing including several categories, and so the total on the report were all screwed-up. If I were not paying attention to that details, I would have been sued by clients for inaccurate billing.

MS Money Small Business 2004 -
Was I excited that "MONEY" was finally going to make the transition to the Small Business Community? Read more

Features

• CD-ROM
• H&R Block DeductionPro now included
• •Extra assistance for home owners, investors and rental property owners
• H&R Block Mortgage Advisor/Refinance Assistant quickly guides you through various mortgage deductions, and our Home Basis Assistant helps calculate your capital gains tax liability when selling.
• H&R Block’s Premium Tax Tips and Advice helps you with useful tips covering charitable contributions, rentals, dividends, interest, capital gains, and more.
• Schedule C filers get customized tax advice.

Reviews (7)

I'm afraid I will have to put TaxCut down
I am afraid that this will be the last year I will use TaxCut after using it for at least the past six years.The program added over $6000 of extra 1099-misc income into my return.It was just there out of the blue. No entry, no name from whom it came from just an extra $6,000 of income out of thin air.Not a good thing.Luckily, I caught it.

useless
This software can't process the info you enter from your w2 correctly.When it comes to capital gains and losses you may as well read the IRS instructions.

Premium TAXCUT evaluation
This software program offers two major advantages over its immediate completion:
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Features

• CD-ROM
• Financial management system for businesses
• Import data from popular office software
• Easily manage accounts payable and receivable
• Customize reports, prices and more
• Automatically track information for taxes and reporting

Reviews (53)

There is a reason the pro's use this..
Because they are pro's in their field.If you hire an outsidebookkeeper or accountant, you will find that most of them use QuickBooks. The complaints that I am reading are from business owners who truly believe that buying a piece of software is going to educate them and they will (poof) become good accountants or bookkeepers !!
Tax Table Subscription is expensive.
I haven't had any significant problems with the software and it realitivly simple to use, but the tax table update subscribtion is $199.00 per year!

Excellent Software for Accountants
Excellent software for Accountants. It is excellent for establishing and managing accounts. ... Read more

Features

• CD-ROM
• DVD-ROM
• MODEL- ITICD01160WI VENDOR- INTUIT, INC. FEATURES- QuickBooks Point of Sale 5.0: Basic Track sales, inventory and customer information automatically on your PC. QuickBooks Point of Sale: Basic turns any PC into a cash register that does what no ordinary cash register can do: It automatically keeps track of your inventory and customers while you ring up sales. It helps you serve your customers fa

Editorial Review

Quicken TurboTax is a fast, easy, and complete way to do your taxes. It interviews you, completes the forms, and prints them out, ready to file--all in almost no time. EasyStep Interview will ask you simple questions, place the answers directly into IRS-approved forms, and perform all calculations automatically. TurboTax finds errors, overlooked deductions, and entries that could trigger an audit, and lets you file electronically to get your refund faster or prints your return onto IRS-approved forms. This version is revised and updated, and incorporates every tax-law change to guide you through your taxes and help you take advantage of more deductions. Bring over information from last year's tax return, so that you don't have to reenter your data. The Tax Advisor gives you custom money-saving tax advice as you complete your return. Receive a tax report in the form of a customized, printable action plan to which you can refer all year to save you money on next year's taxes. The Refund Monitor constantly displays your refund amount or tax due, and updates itself automatically as you enter new information. To see a snapshot of your taxable income and deductions in addition to your bottom line, double-click on the Refund Monitor to view the Tax Summary. The new TurboTax features a streamlined interface that puts everything in plain sight, and makes doing your taxes easier than ever. ... Read more

Reviews (21)

unable to download
if i could download the program i could review it but all i get is illegal operation and can not get any help

Bad Software, and getting worse
This was the last year I will use any Quicken products.Turbo Tax consistently gives confusing message boxes (i.e. Did it print? Did any one get the mail in rebate
Last year I bought this from Amazon. We tried to mail in the rebate form and there was a requirement to attach the receipt.Read more

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Features

• CD-ROM
• Software for completing Federal tax return quickly and accurately
• Customized tax interview; helpful tax and financial advice for specific life events
• Automatically double-checks return for errors or omissions
• Get paid in as little as 2 business days with electronic refund-advance loan
• Easily import last year's data from TaxCut, TurboTax, Quicken, and more

Reviews (8)

very disappointing
My mother worked for H&R Block for many years, so I have no personal problem with them.
Better than TurboTax
We used TurboTax for a couple of years then switched to TaxCut on the advice of friends. It saved us a lot more money! It is more knowledgeable at making the most of one's deductions than TurboTax. We are sorry we didn't switch last year when we first thought of it.

Can't file even a printed 2004 return
Last year we were able to file a printed return using this software. This year not only could we not down load the mandatory update because there were no instructions that worked, but the software would not let us print a filable return only one with "draft do not file" written all over it. We went to Smart Tax, one of several on line providers listed on the IRS site, and used this to prepare and file our 1040 for free, and our state for a small fee this afternoon!I'll admit that having done the draft with Tax Cut helped.I'm not counting on Tax Cut to get this fixed by next year. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Taxpayers who have progressed beyond the 1040EZ know that money can'tbuy happiness until after April 15. TurboTax 2001 Deluxe can't deliverhappiness, but it can make federal tax preparation a lot easier for just abouteveryone. Read more

Reviews (44)

Spyware
Easy to use (at least as far as the IRS will allow taxes to be easy), well done overall. As Usual
Good grief, this is the easiest software to perform tax preparation!This year, TY2002, is my first year to itemize.I will update my feedback for this program when I have completed this in early January.Intuit, you all have put together a great program for those of us who are no where near the tax efficiency level of a CPA.

TurboTax = Reload Operating system
I've used TT for several years and though somewhat buggy; I've been able to work my way through the problems.I have rental properties and have to fill out several schedules.Read more

Features

• Tax software helps users with tax deductions
• Estimate fair market value of donations
• Automatically import data to TurboTax
• Saves hundreds of dollars
• Very easy to use

Reviews (45)

Itsdeductible 2004, 2005
I used Itsdeductible 2004 and 2005 to track my charity donations through out both years.I bought 2003 at tax time and found it was a waste if not used to track during the year.I used TurboTax Deluxe for both tax years.It was very easy to import data from Itsdeductible to TurboTax.Down side was not all items donated are in the Itsdeductible data base and need to be done manual. This product is most helpful for noncash donations that require detail information to deduct more than $500.I wasunder estimating the value of donations prior to using this product.

Great hype then fizzles out
I used the 2005 version all year and was thrilled at how easy it was and the huge tax savings (since I take many bags of donations throughout the year).It was quite a let down to discover at tax filing time that it did NOT transfer to Turbo Tax as indicated.Intuit also has absolutely the worst customer service (oxymoron) imaginable.They only send canned responses and never actually address your concerns.
Easiest Way to Track and Estimate Donations
I have been using Turbo Tax software for a few years. This year I was able to purchase TurboTax 2005 Federal+ State+ ItsDeductible for $40! What a steal! I guess December is the month to buy.
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Features

• CD-ROM

Features

• CD-ROM
• Create a forecast of income and expenses for the year ahead, based on your existing QuickBooks data with the click of a button.
• Build a professional, accurate business plan more easily than ever.
• Track inventory assemblies and finished goods.
• More easily apply payments, such as overpayments, underpayments, credits and refunds.
• More easily merge QuickBooks data into Microsoft Word [2000, 2002 or 2003] letters and envelopes for quick, professional mailings to customers, vendors or employees.

Reviews (1)

Excellent product for growing companies
I had few expectations for this product as my accounting and finance training was in large companies with multi-million dollar systems running on massive SAP & Oracle databases.So moving to found my own business meant learning a lot of new infrastructure, including our financial support.
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Editorial Review

Microsoft Personal Collection 2001 includes four programs: Office Personal Portfolio 2002, Picture It Photo 2001, Money 2001 Standard, and Encarta Encyclopedia Standard 2001. Read more

Features

• CD-ROM
• Open up the Home Plus Pack -- a full set of template to make your office applications look more attractive and professional
• Encarta Standard 2001 gives you access to information on thousands of topics, with illustrations and video clips to help you learn faster
• Money Standard 2001 will help you manage your finances -- balance your checkbook, pay bills, bank online, create a budget and more
• Picture It! Photo 2001 makes it easy to edit & alter your digital photographs
• The Office Personal Collection has what you need to do your best with home and personal applications

Reviews (2)

Great for College Students
ENCARTA: In college, I can't use an encyclopedia as a source on a paper.However, I can look things up with the encyclopedia, so I have some clue about the topic and can determine where I should look to future research the topic. "No Longer a Skeptic"
At first I was reluctant to purchase this software (could be I was intimidated by the newness and unfamiliarity?). The installation was quite simple - just sit back and follow the simple instructions. I have used other software prior to Microsoft Personal Collection 2001 somewhat similar but not as sophisicated. I thoroughly enjoy using this software. I find me challenging myself to produce more projects, with the gratifiation that I they will be presented in a professional and neat format. I find this software to be very user friendly. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

It won't make paying easier, but Quicken TurboTax Deluxe for Tax Year2000 will make the ever-more-complicated process of tax preparation simpleenough for all but the most sheltered tycoons. For much less money than even abrief consultation with a pro, taxpayers can obtain this package and get aguided tour through the steps required to calculate federal and state paymentsor refunds.Read more

Features

• CD-ROM

Subjects:  1. turbo tax    2. Tax Preparation (Taxes)    3. Computer software (programs)