I always buy this as soon as it is in the stores or on-line. I like to get a early start; although, there is not much to do early since this brings most items forward from the previous year.
I have always used a professional to prepare my taxes but wanted to take a more hands on approach this year. Was slightly intimidated at first, especially because of all the new tax laws. But no need to feel that way! The program walked me through every step. It looks as if my professional did my taxes. Very pleased!
Filing my 2018 taxes with H&R Block Premium was a breeze as usual. However, there was a minor irritation that bugged this year with the software. With my investments, sometimes I write covered calls, which is reported like a short transactions. I prior versions of this software, when I reported a short transaction from my 1099-B, the software would confirm a short transaction was entered. This year there was no such confirmation. So, I had to make sure the software was reporting the transaction correctly. This was just a minor irritation that I hope they fix for next year. Other than that, the software still makes filing taxes easy.
Pros: Easy to prepare, Maximizes refund, Easy to import documents, Fast