I have used H & R Block software for too many years to count. For sure, more than ten. They mail me the software every year at least a couple of months prior to the new year. I pay for the version I need, along with the state. I download and install the software onto my computer. It even imports my prior years info which makes the whole process less time consuming.. It also prompts and installs all needed current tax updates.Once I start the process, the software leads you step by step with explanations. You are never lost. Great process.
Pros: Easy to prepare, Maximizes refund, Easy to import documents, Fast
J have used H&R Block software for three tax years, and it has done a very good job with preparing my returns. My tax situation may not be as complex as some people's, but I'm glad to know that the expertise and capability to handle it is there. The Block name has conveyed excellence for as long as I can remember, and their software keeps up that tradition.