I imported 2018 HR Block data for 2019 and get a data validation during the accuracy check. Why would it ask for 2018 data when I imported all of 2018 to start 2019?
Overall, I'm pleased with the product. My one criticism is that it doesn't handle my 1099-MISC entries well. In my case it's oil and gas royalties. During the audit check, the software seems to check for information that is missing from the documents I've received, and I have to guess at "copy" numbers that the program presents to me in order to complete the audit clearing; it usually takes more than one pass to accomplish this. H&R Block should fix this bug.
I have used H & R Block for probably over 10 years, if not more. It has always been VERY easy to use, goes through the whole filing process with questions and answers. We have a small business and use to have rental property, and it takes care of ALL the pertinent information needed for both. At the end I click the send button, and it is accepted at the IRS every time. Never been audited either. The next year it carries forward all of out past year information, auto fills in all personal information, and goes through it all again. I HIGHLY recommend this software for anyone.
Pros: Easy to prepare, Maximizes refund, Easy to import documents, Fast
I've been using H&R Block tax software for about 20 years. It freed me from the difficulty of trying to manually erase entries from the printed government forms. I have not tried other tax software, so I can't compare them, but I am satisfied with the HRB software and see no reason to try any other.
I have used H&R Block Premium software for years. It fits my needs and those of my extended family. For one price, we can prepare and e-file up to 5 tax returns, and we do. The process is quick and easy.
Pros: Easy to prepare, Easy to import documents, Fast
I give it 4-1/2 stars. It missing half a star is because of some annoying glitches in the program that should've been fixed and/or never been there in the first place. For example: after completing a rather complex return using the step-by-step interview, it program found two errors. Both errors were created by the program: it opted for A vs B, but still listed data in B which were flagged as errors needing fixing prior to filing. Well, I did not fill in the data in B manually, but I had to find it (obscure lines on form 8829) and figure out exactly what the problem entry was and how to manually remove it.
I had no issues like that in the prior years of using H&R, but this one took half an hour of my life that I will never get back
All in all, a better program than Turboo Tax based on use of ease and protecting my identity