State program (MA for me) does not get the support and polish that would be nice.
Definitely the way to go, when you absolutely refuse to use Intuit (or descendant) products. I still remember when Intuit put a rootkit on my computer.
Error in imported data from previous year's return
on April 2, 2020
Posted by: Harry HB
from Alexandria, VA
The IRS rejected my electronic 2019 return because the 2018 AGI used in the 2019 return did not agree with the 2018 AGI reported to the IRS. That is inexplicable to me because it was presumably imported from my final 2018 return which was prepared using the identical H&R Block software, except that the 2018 return was a mailed-in paper return., not an e-filed return. I wonder how this discrepancy could have occurred???
I’ve have two years of tax preparation experience with H&R Block and another ten years of experience as a volunteer tax preparer for AARP.
For the past 14 years I’ve used the H&R Deluxe software for at home use in preparing taxes, Federal and State, for myself, friends, and relatives. These returns are complex and cover all different forms of income/investments/credits/and covers other items reported on the tax forms. I save hundreds of dollars each year by using this sw, for myself/friends/neighbors.
This year I efiled my return on 23 March and my refund was direct deposited in my bank on the morning of 1 April, only seven days.
I’ve been very happy with this sw, it’s easy to use and understand, straightforward, and accurate. I’ve never had a Federal or State Return rejected or questioned with this sw.
Pros: Easy to prepare, Maximizes refund, Easy to import documents, Fast
The software is very user friendly and it makes the not so pleasant chore of filing relatively painless and quick. I’ve used HR Block over ten years now.
Pros: Easy to prepare, Maximizes refund, Easy to import documents, Fast
Would love for the software to offer more interactive saving tips and also eliminate useless steps, for example if the tax filer is better off with standard deduction for the state, or based on prior year filing habits, don’t ask the person to fill out other itemized deductions items just to find out it’s a waste of time.
Pros: Easy to prepare, Easy to import documents, Fast