The federal refund process was super easy and straight forward. Probably one of my best experiences. The state was sufficient, but definitely a lot less intuitive and intelligent. Some of the line numbers referenced by state in my 1040 seemed incorrect, and I felt like I was spending a lot more time making sure I was putting in the correct info.
I also don't like that they try to subtly get you to let them sell your information at the beginning.
Pros: Easy to prepare, Easy to import documents, Fast
H&R Block Deluxe 2020 worked flawlessly for completing and e-filing my Federal return, but when time came to e-file the State return, no go. The software identified an entry from a field on a 1099-R that would not allow the State return to be filed electronically, even though the information entered in the software was exactly what was on the paper 1099-R. Eventually, customer service at H&R was able to diagnose and fix the problem over the phone. That's right, a live person...over the phone ! Both returns were accepted electronically in minutes, and refunds were on the way in a matter of days.
State program didn’t work right. Stated there was an omission that made no sense so could not file online and had to print and send in the mail. Only reason I got the software was to file online. Can print and send in the mail with out it.
I struggled with this software this year. First, I had trouble installing this software. I was able to install it on my wife's desktop, but it absolutely refused to install on my laptop. Then I had issues with some tax situations, in particular there is one situation which I think is common enough that other people had it in this COVID year. However I had to overwrite the value entered into the report. Overall, I think this software should be more mature in this day and age.