TurboTax Basic 2005 series

TurboTax Basic 2005 (Mac & PC) Reviewed on 01/02/2006

The Bottom Line: Intuit TurboTax Premier 2005 is the best ease-of-use choice for filers with complex returns. If you have investment, rental, and small-business income--and you hate paying usurious accountant fees--buy this program.

Release Date: 11/25/2005

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, 200 MHz, 2x CD-ROM, SVGA monitor, Internet connection, MacOS, Windows, MSXML 3, Internet Explorer 6.0, Macromedia Flash Player 7

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Intuit TurboTax Premier 2005 (Mac & PC) Reviewed on 01/02/2006

The Bottom Line: Intuit TurboTax Premier 2005 is the best ease-of-use choice for filers with complex returns. If you have investment, rental, and small-business income--and you hate paying usurious accountant fees--buy this program.

Release Date: 11/25/2005

Specs: 5 users, Complete package, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, 200 MHz, Printer, 2x CD-ROM, SXGA monitor, Internet connection 28.8 Kbps, MacOS, Windows, MSXML 3, Internet Explorer 6.0, Macromedia Flash Player 7

CNET editors' take