TurboTax Replacement
Patrick Boutilier
boutilpj at ednet.ns.ca
Tue May 4 23:15:26 UTC 2004
Mike Jang wrote:
> Folks,
>
> While this is getting off-topic, it's based on a key issue for the Linux
> desktop.
>
> Speaking of personal finance software, I gather Bruce Perens who was
> quoted recently as saying he still has a Microsoft Windows computer for
> Quicken and TurboTax.
>
> http://news.com.com/2100-7344_3-5202145.html?tag=nefd.pop
>
> I don't think GNUCash really cuts it, but I recognize there are people
> working on the Quicken compatibility / feature issue. However, I don't
> hear any mention of (U.S.) Tax software.
>
> Is there anything on the horizon for a Linux port or some GNU substitute
> for TurboTax? Or do people here who no longer use MS Windows just do
> their taxes with a pencil (or an accountant who probably uses MS
> Windows)?
In Canada we can file online using http://ufile.ca :-)
>
> I think this is the last big unscratched itch before Linux can seriously
> penetrate the consumer desktop market.
>
> Thanks,
> Mike
>
>
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