Very simple to use. Only a couple of questions are show at a time, so you don’t feel overwhelmed. I loved that all of W2 information was automatically imported into the software by using the code provided on the W2. My husband’s employer, however, did not provide a code on his W2. This is my 9th year using this tax software. I had to purchase this for my tax class in college back in 2011. It was the recommended software back then by my professor.
Pros: Easy to prepare, Maximizes refund, Easy to import documents, Fast
I find the HRB Deluxe version very easy to use. I have been preparing my taxes myself for at least 45 years. I have used Block for the last 6 years. I had used TurboTax previously and see no reason to return to it.
Pros: Easy to prepare, Maximizes refund, Easy to import documents, Fast
I was able to successfully file my taxes using the H&R Block software this year. However, the program assumed I knew a good deal about taxes, tax laws, and forms. The help feature did not answer any of my questions and after waiting over an hour, I was never connected to a live representative. Luckily, I do know a fair bit and I could look questions up on the internet. I earn income as a tutor and babysitter. It was very unclear how to include this in the income section. It seems many people earn income that way so the program should be more clear. I figured it out eventually, but I was not sure I had entered in the info correctly until I got to the end. I had to pull up the forms I sent in last year to compare to the forms for this year. I do not think a program should assume I know anything about taxes. It should explain things more clearly and have a more robust help section.