Software being reviewed: 2025 PC version of Premium + State.
I had quite a few issues with this application.
1) I was having an issue with my internet connection such that the application could not get the State module. Best I could tell, after scouring the website, I could only download Updates directly. In my opinion, if I purchased a State module, I should be able to directly download the main install for that. I spent a couple of days trying to figure out the issue, with the website being useless in that regard. Ultimately, I had to turn off the firewall in order for the application to get the State module. Oddly enough, the application had no trouble doing the e-file with the firewall active, so I am baffled as to why it could not get the State module with the firewall active. Additionally, I did not have this issue with the 2024 module and nothing on my computer setup has changed.
2) While working through the issue of getting the State module, I spent a lot of time on the H&R Block website and found that there is extremely little help for technical issues with the PC software version. Rather than providing specific information about how the software is accessing the website, which might have helped me tweak my security settings, it simply says to turn off the anti-virus software and/or your firewall if you are having any issue. Being an IT person, I know just how dangerous it is to have the PC security off, even for a very short time.
3) After logging in to the website, I could not even find a place where I could download the main application software that I had purchased. I had to go back to the email that contained a link to it.
I had used TaxAct for many years in the past and had they not changed to only doing Cloud taxes, I would have reverted to that software immediately. As it is, I will be checking out other tax software companies next year. I will not use H&R Block again. The only reason I gave 2 stars instead of 1 is that the Federal part of the program did a fairly decent job of walking me through the process of getting my 1040 figured out and filed.
Cons: Time consuming
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Value
1
Response from HRBlockBy Max, Social Media Team, March 22, 2026
Thank you for the valuable feedback. Our goal is to make your tax life easier, and we apologize that you didn’t have a positive experience. We’d like the opportunity to work with you and make it right. If you could call us at 1-800-472-5625, our support team is ready to help.
We’ve used H&R Block tax return software for years with perfect results. As far as I can tell, it’s totally accurate. Easy to navigate. Just answer the questions, supply inputs, and the software does the rest. For someone who hates math, it’s the best!
Pros: Easy to prepare, Easy to import documents
I would recommend this to a friend!
Value
3
Response from HRBlockBy Max, Social Media Team, March 21, 2026
We’re so happy to hear you had a good experience. We appreciate your business and thank you for the valuable feedback!
Written by a customer while visiting HRBlock
Customer Rating
1
on March 20, 2026
Posted by: What a di
absolutely terrible.
I have used HR Block for 20 years. This year, the program is a mess. I can open a schedule D to amend it. Can't even print estimate vouchers to make estimate payment.
I'm going to try turbo tax next year....
what a disappointment
Can't even submit the review without issues....
Cons: Hard to prepare
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Value
3
Response from HRBlockBy Eva, Social Media Department, March 20, 2026
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.
Very disappointed in the product this year mainly because of poor navigation, low-rent interface and frequency of updates.
Response from HRBlockBy Eva, Social Media Department, March 20, 2026
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.