I used H&R Block Deluxe (HRBD) tax software for the first time this year and had a good experience for the most part. Since I have been retired for 20 years, I am required to take the RMDs from my IRA accounts. The HRBD software never mentioned the term RMD and instead called them something like "Excess accumulations" or something similar. The questions were very confusing and vague regarding this type of income. I went ahead and filed the returns and so far the state and federal sites indicate they were accepted.
Response from HRBlockBy Abigail, Social Media, March 2, 2026
We’re so happy to hear you had a good experience. If we can help in any way, our support team is here for you at 1-800472-5625. We appreciate your business and thank you for the valuable feedback!
Worksheet mania destroys continuity of process and searching for entered info difficult to the extent of giving up. AGI info for e filing - Block stated they filed our last year (2024) return. NOT TRUE - AGI from Block 0 - correct AGI -2605. Block requested my wife's AGI. We filed MFJ in 2024. Entered -2605 for Wife's AGI. Block's program accepted and e filed the return. THIS IS A CRITICAL GAFF BY BLOCK. It precludes me from considering any association with Block in the futue.
Response from HRBlockBy Sydney, Social Media Department, March 2, 2026
Thank you for taking time to give us feedback! We apologize that your experience did not meet your expectations. Our goal is to make your tax life easier, and we apologize you didn’t have a positive experience. We’d like the opportunity to work with you and make it right. If you could call us at 1-800-472-5625, our support team is ready to help.
You missed the Executive Order about Refund Checks
on March 2, 2026
Posted by: Madderthanahornet
from WV
Verified Purchase:Yes
The software worked fine except for a glitch that has cost me a lot of time and anguish.
I checked the box for "Send me a check" for my refund and did not give any account numbers for direct deposit of my refund. The software allowed this, even though, according to an executive order, i can no longer receive a check and now I must fix this through an on-line process that is anything but easy.
Thanks for the headache you have caused by not correcting your software! I believe I should get a complete refund on the software.
Pros: Easy to prepare
Cons: Time consuming
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Value
1
Response from HRBlockBy Sydney, Social Media Department, March 2, 2026
Thank you for taking time to give us feedback! We apologize that your experience did not meet your expectations. At H&R Block, we strive to provide 5-Star customer satisfaction each and every time. We’d like the opportunity to work with you and make it right. If you could call us at 1-800-472-5625, our support team is ready to help.
I have used he H&R Block tax software since the beginning. It has always served me well. I would like to see a "what if" file included with the software so I could change numbers easily from my filed return to see the ramifications on my next year's return. Of course it would have to be a non-fileable item, but it would help in the planning for next year's return.
Pros: Easy to prepare, Maximizes refund, Easy to import documents, Fast
Value
5
Response from HRBlockBy Abigail, Social Media, March 2, 2026
We’re so happy to hear you had a good experience. We appreciate your business and thank you for the valuable feedback!