There are parts that need better explanation. Tried help and it was worthless since it did not give any new info. The test at the end kept showing items that did not apply, if they did I would have entered the info when it came up. All in all I did NOT find this as user friendly as Turbo Tax which I had used in previous years.
I have used HR Block software for more than 10 years, and find it very useful. In some cases where the auto guide is confusing, the click on help usually works for me. One minor problem with the self operated business section for 2019 is that it does not allow one to access the Schedule C part IV entries to enter other expenses and identify same. I had to open the Schedue C form to complete this. Aside from that, I am very pleased.
I think the search function could be improved. If the taxpayer doesn't know the formal IRS name for something, it can be difficult to find help on topics.
The questions were up front and most were easy to figure out. The only down side is you can't get any tax questions answered so if things do get complicated you will have to either get outside assistance or pay extra to get any questions answered.
So very easy....just plug in the numbers. We have been using this software for several years and have no issues....and we do have what would be considered a headache in t terms of rental property, sale of property and various stocks and funds.....no problem at all. I am certain a CPA would charge an arm and a leg. Thank you
I am in the process of filing for me and my kids. Only one return did not have a software issue. Fortunately, if you want to file on paper, you can make the software do what you want with overrides. Unfortunately, due to the complexity of the new tax code, they still do not have everything correct. Specifically the QBI from a K-1
Pros: Easy to prepare, Easy to import documents, Fast