First you should never use the FORMS mode for data entry as it can void the accuracy guarantee and may keep you from efiling.
Next you don't have to enter every single expense if you can enter a simple total per general category ... remember this is an income tax program not an accounting program. By doing so you can slow up the speed of the program due to the excess entries.
Also make sure your program is up to date and hit the save button often as you go along. Periodically closing the program would also help. And sometimes additional expenses will NOT move the Refund-O-Meter at all due to limitations and credits so you can ignore the game while you work ... that meter is only correct when you are completely finished.
