Very easy to use and self explanatory. We've been using H&R for several years now, after switching from Turbotax, and it's been working very well. All of our information is imported from previous year's return, and the cost is much less than Turbotax with the same results.
Pros: Easy to prepare, Maximizes refund, Easy to import documents, Fast
love the software, I've used it for 5+ years. love that I can compare the amount of itemized deductions vs. the standard deduction so I know i'm getting the best option.
It would be easier if financial firms, tax software companies and the IRS all used the same terminology, or provided a reference for common financial terms. I had to Google covered lots.
The program works well I just wish that the information for each question had a more detailed explanation. this would help with tough questions like inheritance of IRA. or K1 question and answers.
I have used H&R Block Deluxe for many years. It has easily handled the sale of a home and many different types of stock market transactions. Installation, program operation, and updates have been flawless on various computers. Data importing from the previous year has always been reliable. Printing and e-filing is very easy. It is an excellent program that makes Fed and State tax return as easy to complete as possible.
Pros: Easy to prepare, Maximizes refund, Easy to import documents, Fast