[comp.sys.ibm.pc.misc] Any reports on Parsons Technology?

rstanton@portia.Stanford.EDU (Richard Stanton) (11/15/90)

Does anyone have any reports (good or bad) about software packages produced
by Parsons Technology? I've recently received several offers of programs
for $29, and from the descriptions, they look to be extremely good value.

One is a 1991 tax form preparation package. At the asking price, it's cheaper
than the upgrade for TurboTax. However, before spending my money on this,
I'm interested in reports on their software generally. How reliable / bug free
is it? How user friendly? How good is support / customer service etc when
needed?

Either post replies, or send me mail and I'll summarize.

Richard Stanton
pstanton@gsb-lira.stanford.edu

heiby@mcdchg.chg.mcd.mot.com (Ron Heiby) (11/15/90)

I have purchased the home accounting package and the tax package from
Parsons.  I used the tax package to prepare my return last year and
found it to be much easier/cleaner than other packages I had used in
the past.  (In particular, I would *NEVER* by the Lasser program
again.  After entering all my information, it *lost* a couple of my
forms.  I had to submit my draft copies.  The company sent me an
updated version, which had the exact same problem!)  No such problems
with the Parsons program.  The home accounting package does more than
I need, is easy to use, and provides good quality reports.  Their
upgrade policy seems *very* reasonable.  For example, I just got a
flyer asking if (as a purchaser of last year's tax package) I'd like
to buy this year's for 1/2 price.  They say they'll send an early
version almost immediately, with a final version when the IRS
finalizes things.  I like 'em!
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