I've been using this program for decades, but this year has me rethinking it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Value
2
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.
I wish that you could go back and forth between the software and online versions. For some reason with the software, the firewall does not allow updates - especially when you get to the state part. Otherwise, works really well.
I purchase HR Block Delux early in the year. This allows me to copy information from the prior year and get my forms started as information rolls in. Makes it easy to file as soon as the last pieces of tax related data arrives. Love the audit feature as it keeps me from making simple mistakes.
Pros: Easy to prepare, Easy to import documents, Fast
Have used TaxAct and more recently TaxCut for taxes over the years. Decided to try Block's offer for the first time. The questionnaire method of entering information worked fairly well compared to the others. It did seem to help with some deductions and credits that I don't recall before. Gave it a full test as I not only did my taxes, but was able to do a couple of my kids as well. I found it a bit difficult to jump to different forms, but the search feature helped a bit. I also had to file an extension, which took a while to figure out (had to go to the beginning of the questionnaire). Overall, it did the job and may have netted me a better refund but I did find it a bit more cumbersome to navigate around.
This software sucks. So many problems to list. Result? Failure to file, with frustrating ERRONEOUS "failure code." When I called, I was told to call IRS. What a joke!
Cons: Time consuming, Hard to import documents
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Value
1
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.