Customer Reviews for H&R Block - Tax Software Deluxe 2026 - Windows, Mac OS
Customer Rating
4
Easy to use software and does taxes accurately
on March 31, 2019
Posted by: sunnny
from new jersey
I am using HR&BLOCK software for many years. It is easy to use, great tax advice and support. Recently I need to fill up form 1116 - Foreign Taxes paid form. But if I use that form then I am not able to efile taxes. Developer has not enhanced this feature for so many years and that cause me headache to loose money on foreign taxes paid since I hate to file manually.
Pros: Easy to prepare, Fast
Cons: Doesn't maximize refund, Hard to import documents
The software could not handle the Trust K-1 entries for Section 199A dividends nor the Form 1116 Foreign Tax Credit without having to enter overrides that prevented e-filing. These entries are expected to be needed in the future, so I will be looking for a software alternative that will allow e-filing.
I used TurboTax for years until they dramatically increased their price with no apparent increase in features. When I switched to H&R Block, I found your features to be every bit as functional at more than half the cost. You've now had me as a satisfied customer for several years. Unless you dramatically change your cost structure, you will have me as a customer for life!
I have been using HR Block Deluxe level of tax software for over 20 years. I used to try TurboTax a few times more than 20 years ago. It was very complicate to use then. So I have been using HR Block (used to be TaxCut) for all these years. For 2018 tax year, I want to compare to see if TurboTax has any significant improvement for ease to use or more friendly. NO! HR Block Deluxe 2018 still beats TurboTax 2018 Home and Business by far for ease of use.
Pros: Maximizes refund, Easy to import documents, Fast
I have been using H&R Block Deluxe since the early days of TaxCut. It is a breeze to move from year to year with the same software because it is smart enough to pull what it needs from prior years. I only wish it offered a screen-print feature :( I seem to think it did in prior years. Also, going back and changing a non-cash charity deduction to get it right was impossible. I had to delete the contribution and do it all again. I don't know where it picked up the "restricted use" but it was keeping me from e-filing. So I had to reduce the value of the deduction, then delete it entirely, and put it back in at the reduced value. This is still a mystery, but not worth stalling our return.
Pros: Easy to prepare, Easy to import documents, Fast
I have been using this product for a number of years and I really like the way it works. I am not a financial/tax person and this program makes it very easy for me to step through this task every year and be confident I am doing it correctly. Recommend it highly.
Pros: Easy to prepare, Easy to import documents, Fast