I bought the software in November and installed it, starting a few “what if” returns, and aside from a few glitches, settled on a nice refund. Once all the documents arrived, I bought the Oregon software and filed both. The Oregon refund arrived first, corrected upward, and I later received a letter explaining the unique Oregon “kickbacks” I had not filed for!
The federal refund arrived later, for the correct amount and on time.
HOWEVER, there is one important issue I would like to discuss. MICROSOFT, in forcing all Windows users to buy new hardware to run Windows 11 or abandon Windows, and forcing privacy-invading “upgrades,” has motivated some big manufacturers to offer LINUX-preloaded machines. LINUX is about to take off, but there us NO TAX PREP SOFTWARE FOR LINUX that allows direct e-filing, and no financial software that allows direct download connection to a bank
If Block can be the first tax prep software to do so, it will cement the allegiance of Linux users, including the ones who buy the new Linux-loaded machines. I plan to file my 2026 taxes on MacOS, but I would love to have the CHOICE to use Linux instead! Think about it!
Pros: Easy to prepare, Maximizes refund, Easy to import documents, Fast
I would recommend this to a friend!
Value
5
Response from HRBlockBy Corrina, Social Media Department, March 21, 2026
We’re so happy to hear you had a good experience. We appreciate your business and thank you for the valuable feedback!
Bought Deluxe. Had all kinds of trouble getting by the social security worksheet, and I get no SS benefits at all. Finally let me skip it and e-file. Bad experience!
Cons: Time consuming, Hard to prepare
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Value
2
Response from HRBlockBy Corrina, Social Media Department, March 21, 2026
Thank you for taking time to give us feedback! We apologize that your experience did not meet your expectations. At H&R Block, we strive to provide 5-Star customer satisfaction each and every time.
We’d like the opportunity to work with you to address your concerns. Please contact our support team at 1-800-472-5625 at your earliest convenience.
Worst income tax program I ever bought. Totally screwed up my federal return and forced me to manually file a paper New York State return
Cons: Time consuming, Hard to prepare
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Value
1
Response from HRBlockBy Corrina, Social Media Department, March 21, 2026
Thank you for taking time to give us feedback! We apologize that your experience did not meet your expectations. At H&R Block, we strive to provide 5-Star customer satisfaction each and every time. We’d like the opportunity to work with you to address your concerns. Please contact our support team at 1-800-472-5625 at your earliest convenience.
The big name tax preparing software that you always see advertised began to feel like I was playing a video game so I switched a couple of tax seasons ago. HR Block is straight forward and about getting the taxes completed. All for a better price. Make the switch you won’t be disappointed.
Pros: Easy to prepare, Maximizes refund, Easy to import documents, Fast
I would recommend this to a friend!
Value
5
Response from HRBlockBy Corrina, Social Media Department, March 21, 2026
We’re so happy to hear you had a good experience. We appreciate your business and thank you for the valuable feedback!