I am long-time, expert user of TT. I have often told people that they don't need to pay a preparer, TT can walk anyone thru the process. The program is the best available and worth what it costs. ...
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I am long-time, expert user of TT. I have often told people that they don't need to pay a preparer, TT can walk anyone thru the process. The program is the best available and worth what it costs. However, until this year, I have never used TT to e-file my state return. This year I made the mistake of asking TT to e-file my state return along with my Federal. When Maryland did not take the amount I owed out of my checking on the date chosen, I realized, to my chagrin, that UNLIKE federal returns, TT does NOT provide any confirmation that the return was, in fact, filed! They tell you to check with your State tax people. Maryland only lets you check on REFUNDS. You have no way of checking if they have received the return. I spent an hour today filing my Maryland return, and paying the tax due, using the Maryland web site. I will NEVER advise anyone to e-file their State Return using TT until they are capable of setting up a confirmation process similar to what they have with the IRS. Writing off the $20 as a lesson learned.