Customer Reviews for H&R Block - Tax Software Deluxe 2026 - Windows, Mac OS
Customer Rating
5
Meets my needs
on March 6, 2019
Posted by: paulec
from east longmeadow ma
I usually get it mailed to me in December from H&R Block. I install it in late December or early January. I have been using it since 1998. Found that I liked the interview process much easier then TurboTax. When ever I had an issue in the past H&R staff were very helpful resolving my issues. This year everything went very well and I was to resolve my questions within the software help feature.
I've used H&R software for several years. This year's was the absolute worst! Some Goto features didn't work as they were suppose to. One didn't work at all. Biggest issue was trying to e-file....would lock up with Server Busy error. The only way out was to reboot.
The partnership reported foreign expenses directly allocated to foreign sources for the partner. I reported it in the input which properly carried it to Form 1116 to reduce the gross foreign income allocated to partner, which was further reduced by apportioned total deductions. The remaining net foreign income was used to determine the foreign tax credit limit. When starting e-file, it said direct allocated entry not allowable for e-filing, which is ridiculous as it was an appropriate entry. I deleted the expense entry since foreign taxes paid were less than the correct limit, so larger limit irrelevant. E-filing then completed
The software took me through the step by step process really well, but when I finished, I still had to wait several weeks for software updates before it would allow me to file.
I appreciate the format, being able to save data, go back to previous sections. Helpful layout to click on any section I need to review or start over. Nice to have Links to IRS publications for more info, and for option. to open specific forms to see the whole thing, so I can understand the context better when I am answering questions. I can go back frequently, like the identified errors or areas to review before submitting my return. Payment process a little less painful through an easy link to the IRS site.