I have been using the H&R tax software for many years to do my and my family's federal tax returns. It is easy to use. It is a real lifesaver come tax time because all schedules and worksheets are incorporated into what looks like a simple program. As someone who filed on paper many years ago I can greatly appreciate this. I electronically filed all of the returns and always immediately afterward was notified that the IRS received them. Very soon after receipt I was happily notified that the returns were accepted by the IRS. For the first time I also recently purchased and filed a state tax return as well. I first tried to navigate the forms directly on the state's website and found it too difficult and not user friendly, it was even rejected twice! The H&R Block state return was a breeze compared to the other and I filed it electronically and soon after was accepted. This made me so happy! The software is well worth the price because you save a lot of money by doing it yourself. I highly recommend it and will continue to use every tax season.
Pros: Easy to prepare, Maximizes refund, Easy to import documents, Fast