We use both an Iowa and Wisconsin state tax software each year due to income earned in each state. Iowa's software won't calculate some figures for out of state residents used on the IA126 form, even though the software has the amounts needed to do the calculations. Iowa allows for medical deductions as a percentage of Iowa income versus total income. If a person has $5,000 in deductible medical expenses and $20,000 of Iowa income versus $80,000 of total income, then the Iowa deductions would be .25% of that $5,000 to be subtracted from the Iowa income. But the H&R Block software won't calculate that amount for you and enter it on the form. Infact, the software doesn't provide any instructions on how to calculate the amount.
The federal and Wisconsin state software is better. Except at times you must pull up the form to enter amounts directly, instead of a box to enter it and the software putting that amount into the form for you.
The review only allows a Yes or No recommending this software to others. I would have to say no.
I appreciate keeping my information to myself rather than using a Tax Service. I first used H&R in the mid 90's when my tax preparer decided to go into another vocation. Left in the lurch, I bought an H&R program. Through the years, that is a lot of taxes!! My favorite part is that I can take my time, go back to a certain section and check my entries or change them. The program also guides you every step of the way. All this from the privacy of your own home!
Processed return electronically. However, an update changed the save return after it was already sent electronically. The refund was more than the original return called for , however it is less than what the updated version is.