I have been using H&R Block tax software for 20 years or more and I'm not about to change now. There is not any problem using this software. The IRS has accepted my filing every year without any kickback.
Pros: Easy to prepare, Easy to import documents, Fast
On the Federal side the program is excellent and very intuitive to use. As long as you go through and answer all the questions you can be sure you are getting your maximum refund. If you have to file a state return it is not the same. You need to have some knowledge as to what you are doing. This filing is my last year having to file a state return since i am now in Florida.
Pros: Easy to prepare, Maximizes refund, Easy to import documents
the step by step process is easy to follow. Easy to go back over entries. Easy to look up things that I didn't understand what was being asked. This is my third year with this software. Will likely use again
Pros: Easy to prepare, Easy to import documents, Fast
The software imported all of my items twice. I had to go through everything to delete the second version of each. In the dividends area on the imported stuff the very first line if I clicked on it said something about we will look at this when we look at your house sale. Had nothing to do with the house. The third issue I had was where do you go to it jumped all over the place. And it was hard to get back to where I was. If I would’ve trusted the automatic part of the software I would’ve owed the government three thousand dollars more. I also cannot find the section for returning money out of my 401(k) from Covid. They really need to look at the software there are some serious issues. I have not had any of these issues in the last five years that I have used H&R Block.
Cons: Time consuming, Doesn't maximize refund, Hard to import documents
The program does not bring out very strongly the importance of receiving an IP PIN from the Government prior to filing E FILE. This must be done once every year. Should be addressed at the start of the interview.