I've been using HRBlock tax prep software every year since I switched from filling in a 1040A by hand. It gets easier every year, even though each new year brings a new quirk to my situation. It gets me through tax season. It even handles the ins and outs of coordinating state with federal. It still takes time to assemble all the input documents, but that applies to any tax prep method. This year I could import my W2 from a pdf. That saved time and typos!
Pros: Easy to prepare, Maximizes refund, Easy to import documents
Block server was having problems while I was trying to send my return. I got an error message several times before getting an email that it has been accepted.
It's not super painful to use, but adding in additional data late in the process is actually super awkward. Like, you finally dig up a 1099 that you couldn't find before. You can't just tell the software you have a new 1099; you have to figure out which part of which interview to re-run.
Cons: Hard to import documents
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Value
1
Response from HRBlockBy Social Media Department, April 23, 2024
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.
Could not transmit on 5/15/2024 as your system was down!!!!!
Pros: Easy to prepare
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Value
1
Response from HRBlockBy Social Media Department, April 23, 2024
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.
It was all good until April 15th when I couldn’t file because of a bad gateway error that H&R Block took forever to resolve and there wasn’t much communication. You had one job to do, make sure your customers could file their taxes on tax day and you failed miserably. I guess it’s back to Turbo Tax next year.
Pros: Fast
Cons: Time consuming
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Value
1
Response from HRBlockBy Social Media Department, April 23, 2024
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.
I have used your software to prepare our taxes for years now and this is the first year I have had issues. :( I know you do not control the internet but anything you could do to prepare for the expected onslaught of filings next year would be appreciated.
Pros: Easy to prepare, Maximizes refund, Easy to import documents, Fast