Customer Reviews for H&R Block - Tax Software Premium 2020 - Mac OS
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Failed to accurately calculate NYS taxes
on May 1, 2018
Posted by: John Arkenberg
The software failed to correctly identify that I live in NYC (despite the fact I put in my address) and miscalculated my taxes for the state of NY. I only found this out once receiving a letter from the state of NY with a claim for adjustment. Going back through the software the only way I can accurately fill out the form is to use the override function, which then means I cannot e-file which is a NYS requirement. This is a huge catch-22 and a real failure on HR Blocks part to accurately input data from a Federal form to a State form.
I use Taxcut every year and I find it to be the best product for preparing my taxes. Sometimes it is hard to navigate back to certain/specific pages, I think it could be just slightly more user friendly in that regard, but I have no real complaints and plan to continue using this product.
Pros: Easy to install, Easy to fix issues, Easy to prepare, Maximizes refund, Easy to import, Fast
It is absolutely ridiculous that you can't e-file a state return (which you say is mandated in NY) without first e-filing a federal return. Additionally disappointing that the software is unable to help with Self Employed health insurance deduction under certain circumstances, leaving the customer to deal with an unfathomable federal instruction book.
I have had a terrible time trying to change and look at what I've done and whether the information is in there twice or not at all. I've always loved this product but it hasn't worked for me this year.
Pros: Easy to install, Fast
Cons: Hard to fix issues, Hard to prepare, Hard to import