I wasted two days attempting to find out the answer to a simple question ... have the percentage of gross income necessary to allow deductions of charitable contributions been raised to the point it is a waste of my time? The answer remains elusive. There are three thresholds BUT all are to the point I wasted my time. The software is necessarily strict but the ability to dig down through the forest to find that basic tree trunk is not a doable task.
Love this software program. Have been using it for many years. Have tried others, but always come back to this one. Its tried and true and make preparing my tax returns simple and straightforward. Highly recommend!!!
Pros: Easy to prepare, Maximizes refund, Easy to import documents, Fast
I have used this software for more than 12 years. It is by far the best out there!! I like that it is a software that I download and not another online account (Even though you can do that on their website). If you need to amend a prior year return, done! If you need to file an extension, done. And the worry free audit support is there if you need it. I feel confident every year when I hit transmit to the IRS.
Pros: Easy to prepare, Maximizes refund, Easy to import documents, Fast
I purchased H&R Block deluxe and I didn't get confirmation that my taxes were accepted until the next day. I cannot even locate my tax forms when I open my H&R Block software even though I saved them at the end of the program when prompted. My brothers tax forms are there but mine are not
Pros: Easy to import documents
Cons: Time consuming, Doesn't maximize refund, Hard to prepare
it was a little clunky compared to my experience with turbo tax. saving as a pdf was also a little bit of a chore... should be one click to save as pdf. good price
I have used the software for the first time after many years during which I had the taxes prepared by an accountant. I found it greatly improved. It is easy to use and to file the taxes (simultaneously) to both the IRS and to the state (PA in my case). Except for one thing (not being able to find easily a form for the state) the program was perfect for my purposes. I have to mention that I am retired and that myself and my wife derive the income from a combination of distributions and SS benefits.
I switched to H&R Block software last year (2018 Return) due to a big price increase in the software I had used for many years. I was pleasantly surprised at how easy to follow and understand the progress through the tax return both last year and this year (2019 Return) and so I plan to continue using it next year and I recommend it.