I have used H&R Block Software for several years after switching from TurboTax after they increased the cost of their products. The switch was easy and this single version allows me to do stock transactions, royalties, and itemized deductions without being hounded to pay for an upgrade. The software does not have the 'interview' like TT but I have found that I actually prefer being able to choose those items that affect me rather than having to check through a bunch of items that don't apply to my taxes. H&R Block Deluxe accuracy is backed by H&R Block. For the price, it just can't be beat.
I have been using HRBlock for nearly 10 years or more. It served me well, although it is possibly no the most smart software. It's help and navigation are not as easy as one would expect. However, the most important part is, it does provide good Tax filing result.
Better option than exposing data to a others in order to prepare. I don't like hosting my data on-line with a server to do taxes. I am not a fan of using someone who then has access to all my info after I have filed. The home based H&R Block keeps data on my hard drive except for the eFile part. I used to get a DVD in the mail that I activated. That part appears gone and the back-up DVD is challenging to get. If they offered the back up DVD more reliably I'd give them 5 stars.
Easy to use with helpful guides throughout. Transfer of data from previous years for returns is a time saver and the ability to compare and contrast previous returns a real plus. Lastly, you can print an unlimited number of returns even though limited by five free submissions.
I made a mistake that the software should have caught. I filed as Head of Household, but for # of days my dependent lived with me I put 12 instead of 365(I was thinking months instead of days). The software should not have let me file as Head of Household with only 12 days. The FTB changed my filing status to Single and sent me a bill. I will send an amended return which I hope will resolve the issue.
Program seemed to be a little too simple and didn't allow me to enter notes/comments for my own records (which I had found useful in some other tax programs). I was disappointed in that I ordered the state program but discovered later that I was forced to file the state by mail. Had I known that, I might have just done the state program manually. Also It seemed like this year I spent more time jumping around in the federal program and doing outside research to verify that certain items were correctly recorded. Overall the program did do a good job of completing the federal forms and getting things filed correctly.
They've got it wrong the last two years--I got back much less than what they said I would. I had to wait 10 days for a download before I could file. Next year, back to TurboTax.