Having updated my software on or about April 13th - the last purported update, I entered my information and filed for an extension. The extension was accepted. The return was there ready for my final review and filing. Now mysteriously in June, the info is missing. No explanation, no ability to recover. I've already become disenchanted with H&R blocks software as it becomes more and more generic and non user friendly - I will likely return to filing paper returns a la 1990's.
I've been using H&R Block tax software for about 27 years now, including the various versions/brands that preceded it (Tax Cut, Kiplinger, etc.). It's consistently bug free, is very easy to use, is backed by H&R Block (so if you get audited, they help, though I've never needed support nor have I ever been audited). I have rental property and other complex stuff and it makes it easy, like answering a questionnaire.
Pros: Easy to prepare, Maximizes refund, Easy to import documents, Fast
Last tax season was kind of clunky. Software seemed to lose its place when backing up and making adjustments. I've used it for probably 20+ years but the experience over the last two years is causing me to look into other offerings for next season. Perhaps the confusing tax code is taking its toll. Previous years have been great though.
I've been an HRB software user for over a decade, but no more. This year we had a new tax situation--a trust disbursement--that the program simply couldn't handle. Its advice was along the lines of "Look up what you're supposed to do in this situation, and do that." Uh...I bought the program to answer that question for me! I switched to Turbo Tax and not only could it handle the new situation, but if found deductions I'd been missing out on for years with HRB. Plus, I could easily access live accountants to answer my questions and make sure I handled the trust properly. Bye bye HRB!