Been a long time devoted fan of this software, however last year it miscalculated the impact of the child tax cut and we ended up owing more and being flagged by the IRS. I am hoping it is a one time glitch, but I have concerns.
Has not done a good job keeping up with stimulus changes. I’ve underpaid two years in a row using the software. Having to deal with the ITS by myself is no fun.
I have used H&R Block Premium for years and it has saved me hundreds of dollars each year that I would have paid to an accountant. Besides needing to file as a married couple, I also own a duplex, and have a registered small business. All of those items together would make things quite confusing were I to try to do it myself. With H&R block, it walks you through the process asking you specific questions along the way, as well as providing helpful tips or information on some issues. Although I have rarely had to used it, they also have a support line included with the products, so if you are unsure about something and need more information, they are just a phone call away to help through the process.
Pros: Easy to prepare, Maximizes refund, Easy to import documents
Pretty easy to use. Just answer the software questions. Propagates prior year info which saves time. For some reason, it must be run in administrator mode on my PC. A little annoying, but I got used to it.
Pros: Easy to prepare, Maximizes refund, Easy to import documents