The software has been on a steady decline for several years. I had a big tax bill in 2018. I thought I might save by filing separately from my wife. The software used to run a comparison for you, but I found out the hard way it doesn't anymore. Now I'm filling a 2018 return for my wife (I assumed the software had done that), and to make matters worse, it erased all my wife's info! No more Block!
Cons: Doesn't maximize refund, Hard to import documents
When it came to the sections dealing with Obamacare .. Your program became very unstable and difficult to deal with. Even writing reviews is hard with your program
Pros: Easy to import documents
Cons: Time consuming, Doesn't maximize refund, Hard to prepare
I paid an additional 20 for an upgrade and it didn't work. They must know this happens because they try to sell some type of insurance for it in case it doesn't download. Very shady.
It says that it supports K-1 filings, but it really does not. Some codes on your K-1 are not supported by H&R; the software comes up and says something like: Currently this code is not supported by this software check form XXX and see what the IRS says to do.
Too many errors on simple items. It fills the form out incorrectly then blames me. Been using for years and tired of it. After e-filing, they place it on hold and send an email to call. When you call, they don't know what it's concerning and you have to play a guessing game until they realize they need to verify your identity with a set of questions that they shouldn't know the answer to. They say it's random but it's happened to me every single time. Turbotax for us next year.
Our family has been using H&R Block Deluxe for the last several years. We appreciate that it's very easy to use and imports the prior year's data into the current year's form so you don't have to retype everything. Furthermore, if you need to change or update any information, it's very easy. I would suggest organizing all your documents beforehand (i.e. W2s, 1099s, etc.) for an even speedier process. Filling out our federal return takes less than an hour.
Pros: Easy to prepare, Easy to import documents, Fast
I started using H&R Block software several years ago after using another brand of software. I love how easy it is to work with. They walk you through every area of your return to make sure that you get every deduction you are entitled to.