Quit easy to navigate various tax forms. Very clear organize of tax input sequence. Most important it prompts explanation of some key tax terms when come to a complex point.
8+ years H&R Block Tax Software User following my struggles with Turbo Tax. Very easy to use with more than enough Instruction, Information and Tips for the Tax Prep Novice. Thanks for an invaluable Tax Tool.
Pros: Easy to prepare, Maximizes refund, Easy to import documents, Fast
My second year in a row to use H&R Block software for e-filing. Import feature works "okay", software not 100% effective in parsing out data fields from W-2s & 1099's, it required some manual data entry. Software is generally easy to use, maybe too easy, I found going through the Forms tab quite revealing (helpful) because if one accidentally ticks (or fails to tick) all the right boxes, software jumps over potentially appropriate input fields. Basically solid software but it takes some effort on behalf of the user to ensure final outcome is optimized. Link between application and server seems fairly efficient and robust as I was able to connect using very low bandwidth internet.
It's a easy-to-use software doing a lot of math and checking tax credits. I'd rate it better if it 1) doesn't need internet to show help content like earlier version; 2) leaves irrelevant fields blank rather than zeros; 3) avoids going through irrelevant steps, i.e. let user select standard deduction and skip itemized deductions entirely. Some steps are specific for rental loss, which should be skipped if there is only rental profit.