Why was I prompted to buy and download software?!?
on April 17, 2024
Posted by: Lisa feeling scammed
from Beloit, WI
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have prepared my taxes online with H&R block in 2021 and 2022. I experienced issues accessing my 2022 tax info which couldn't be resolved. I completed the entire Federal form for Federal and when moving to State, I was prompted to buy a package to continue. I didn't realize it was to purchase and download software for tax prep. I thought I needed it to complete my taxes. I had to re-enter everything!! Then I paid more to complete or file State. After completing and submitting my Federal and State taxes, I found the original site still open. Grrr! It says I haven't completed my tax prep and need to continue to complete! I feel like I was scammed into purchasing the Software that I didn't really need. I will be using another tax prep resource next year.
Pros: Maximizes refund
Cons: Time consuming, Hard to import documents
Response from HRBlockBy Social Media Team, H & R Block, April 18, 2024
Thank you for taking time to provide a rating! We’d like the opportunity to work with you to address any concerns. Please contact our support team at 1-800-472-5625 at your earliest convenience.
I have used the H&R Block tax software for thirteen years and have never had a problem. I used to get the Premium + State when I had a home business, and now I use Deluxe + State filing the Federal and two state returns, one a Non-resident return.
Pros: Easy to prepare, Maximizes refund, Easy to import documents
I bought the deluxe software which boasts 5 free federal returns but you charge a service fee if I pay my taxes with a credit card. A total rip-off. I will use another software next time.
Cons: Time consuming
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Value
2
Response from HRBlockBy Social Media Team, H & R Block, April 18, 2024
Thank you for taking time to provide a rating! We’d like the opportunity to work with you to address any concerns. Please contact our support team at 1-800-472-5625 at your earliest convenience.
Does what it supposed to. Help section is very basic. End up having to got IRS website, which is not much more helpful. Would be nice if it compared last years and this years items to say hey last year you had this item. Did you miss it this year or just not relevant this year.
Unbelievable that the electronic submission /e-file function was down on tax day. Incredibly stressful and disappointing
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from HRBlockBy Social Media Department, April 23, 2024
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 to address your concerns. Please contact our support team at 1-800-472-5625 at your earliest convenience.