Customer Reviews for H&R Block - Tax Software Deluxe 2026 - Windows, Mac OS
Customer Rating
4
Happy but . . .
on April 14, 2019
Posted by: Frank in PS
from Brooklyn NY
I have used Turbo Tax for years. Switched this year and prefer the structure of the interview process. I encountered a problem with a Capital Gains and Loss worksheet and the script suggested I go somewhere for advice. I could not find the advice screen(s) suggested. Search wouldn't work to find it. Ammyoing.
We had a e-file glitch - got an error that there was an inconsistency because we had two seller financed mortages, which we did not. I deleted our home equity loan, and then re-entered, and the problem went away. I also had printing problems to a pdf file, which eventually resolved after multiple trials. It seemed necessary to specify black and white in the printer settings.
You can file online for free if your income is less then $66,000 and in my state you file online for free, so I bought something I didn't need and they charged me a "conveince" fee to file online.
I have been using H&R Block tax software for many years. I hav never had an issue and never any questions from the IRS. I will continue to use H&R software.
state software malfunctions, federal can't do HSAs
on April 14, 2019
Posted by: frustrated_user
from central NJ
I found two glaring problems with the 2018 Deluxe Software + State (New Jersey). The state return does not print, other than the cover pages, whether to PDF or to printer. 90 minutes waiting for chat support - no end in sight. The federal treatment of HSAs (Form 8889) leaves most of the work to the poor taxpayer. NJ support of penalty calculation is virtually non-existent -- the taxpayer has to figure it out, and the software does little more than accept the taxpayer's work for printing.
I have used HR Block software for 10+ years and 2018 software was the worst. It was very poorly designed. I know there were several changes, but that's no excuse. There were errors in the State part of the software including the business. I am not happy with my purchase this year. It was preventing me from filing electronically. So, I just deleted some of my forms so I would not have to mail them. I have always been able to file electronically. Mailing my return was not my preferred option. I will seek other options next year.
Cons: Time consuming, Doesn't maximize refund, Hard to prepare