I have used H&R Block in the past, but always had help from my brother. This year I finally filled out my taxes myself. It was very easy. The directions are simple and pretty much fool proof.
Pros: Easy to prepare, Maximizes refund, Easy to import documents, Fast
Im considering alternative software as h&r block is too expensive even when filing on my own. It used to be reasonable but now it's expensive and desevingly so. You buy the software and it implies a state will come with it then you find out you have to pay extra for the state. Disappointing.
The default to single on the HSA caused problems both last year and this year. The program indicated a penalty for having too much withheld. We have a family HSA. I caught it this time around. Also program didn't offer all deductions we could have claimed on the state program
cAN'T FILE STATE,TAX, CA, WITHOUT FILING FEDERAL T
on May 24, 2024
Posted by: newone
from torrance, Califlornia
Verified Purchase:Yes
I filled my Federal tax early because I hand a big refund. I owed quite on my State tax so I wanted to make sure there were no errors and there was no reason to file it early so I waited and when I filed it I had to refile my Federal also and I then found I still had errors so I corrected them sent both of them again. My State return is still pending om May 24!