The changes from last year are OK. However, it would be nice to see the actual forms as you go. a quick look at the form like your office software would enhance the software.
The changes from last year are OK. However, it would be nice to see the actual forms as you go. a quick look at the form like your office software would enhance the software.
H&R Block Deluxe has an improved user interface that makes entering data less tedious. I was able to quickly complete my federal and state income taxes quickly. Only two complaints: the software presents pop-ups urging the user to upgrade to Block Premium and add other services. This really annoys me. Second, the interface did not provide a way to enter an AZ tax credit for a donation to a school or other qualifying charities. I had to go into the forms and find the place to enter it doirectly.
I am happy with how easy it is to get thru with the interview process. The deduction pro is very helpful. The state portion is not so easy and very short on explanation. This should be improved!
The sole reason these type products exist is due to "rent seeking" by the companies lobbying Congress to prohibit the IRS from doing most of the work as they already have all the info. Instead, I'm forced to type in data the IRS already has wasting tons of time.
It would have been nice if you stated at the cover page that the cost is only for one state and that we have to pay additional fees for additional states. Also it could not read one of my W2s and I hade to manually enter it.
Most of the features are easy to understand and use. Importing previous year's information continues to be very helpful. One suggestion, identify the worksheet or provide other proof that the taxable total is reduced by a QCD. I did some calculations and it appears to me to have been included but I would have preferred to see where.