No doubt there is something on the packaging that gives the consumer some idea. I.E. "Basic", "Deluxe," "Premier, "Business" ect. OR the packaging may say "Homeowners/Investors"; "Small Busness" or "1040" filers versus "1040A filers," but in my experience it has become increasingly difficult to simply and easily determine whether or not the software supports certain schedules or forms that a taxpayer knows or should know that they will need to file.
Most on this website forum page should find that whatever they used last year will work this year; but a consumer's tax situation can and no doubt will change from year to year.
The last thing a consumer needs is to over buy or worse - under buy. How many times have you been in the middle of doing your taxes to find that the software tells you that you need to UPGRADE or start over.
