I prefer to do my own taxes. It is still a lot of work, but H&R Block software checks for errors, and offers Audit support if it comes to it. So that is comforting. You still have to make sure you have all your documentation in order, and have to do your own calculations for some things. But overall, if you are a Do-it-your-selfer, it is a great tool.
Works good and they answer the phone for free help
on April 11, 2019
Posted by: Tesla99
from New York
It handled all my INT, DIV, capital gain/loss/ IRA. Imported in last years data, helps me remember all my accounts if I'm missing something that didn't get mailed to me. I called for help, downloaded my file to H&R Block, they were able to correct my problem. Wish it would do a better comparison to last year's taxes as in % change line items. It has some internal terms that have no help tied to it like "remaining amount available for deposit" which had a negative value, generated by the software, had to call them on how to make zero. Also when it does it final check it wants you to check something but there is no way to acknowledge it is correct so it keeps flagging.
Pros: Easy to prepare, Maximizes refund, Easy to import documents
Been using this software for quite a few years so I know how it should work. When finished with the Fed & did the state and then tried to file the software kept telling me I could not e-mail must mail. (This is a very basic tax filing, very little in assets, nothing out of the norm except the person had died in 2018 will a basic will no complications). PLUS if I could have e-file it was going to cost. Finally went directly to the state revenue site on-line and was able to just enter the same data/information and submit FOR FREE!