Customer Reviews for H&R Block - Tax Software Deluxe 2026 - Windows, Mac OS
Customer Rating
3
Great Result
on February 23, 2019
Posted by: Mew31658
from Syracuse, New York
I get the software this year just like every yr since 2002 and this years was VERY DIFFICULT to use. But with assistance from the tax pros I got it done.
I had for several years used TurboTax and was pleased with that tax program, but they were getting more costly every year. I decided to try H&R Block because it costs less and was pleased. It took a little getting used to, but worked fine. My only problem was in the " money contribution" section. The H&R program imported most of the organizations I contributed to in 2017 (which I liked), however, I also had some new organizations to add, but the H&R program would not allow me to add any additional organizations. To get around this problem I added the total amount of additional contributions to an organization that was imported, and made a note for myself that I had done so, and if audited, would be able to explain what happened and provide the documentation pertaining to the "fix" of mine.
I have used H & R Block software since I had a rental property over 15 years ago. I no longer have the rental, but other issues, and this software makes it so much easier for me to do my taxes easily, and quickly. I also do not worry about being audited. I especially find the feature to import some of my financial information to be most helpful; I am not sure I would know how to navigate thru the tax codes and forms to get everything done correctly and in its rightful spot. Thank you H & R Block!!
Pros: Easy to prepare, Easy to import documents, Fast
Third year using, second year with the same issue: On State return, does not carry over the Direct Deposit information from the Federal form. Nor is there any place within the State program to input this number before sending, therefore it must be printed and filled in manually.
I have used H&R Block over many years and find it very clear and easy to use. This year, printing specific forms seems to be more difficult, if not impossible. I only want to print what I need using a minimum of pages. The system forced me to print schedules I did not need because they came automatically with the 1040. Also, several pages printed with only about one-quarter of the page being used, even though the form did not need to be split where it was split. I tried to find other ways to print the minimum, but the software did not provide any options beyond the category of "Selected forms/materials".
I bought this 2018 software several months ago in preparation to do my 2018 taxes. I have used H & R Blocksware many years and it makes it easy 'after I complete my taxes" to e file to my local bank and not have to worry about printing and sending in the forms and then waiting for a check . A great time and money saver. I can easily do my taxes without paying a tax preparation expert.