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The "interview" format is very easy to follow. I also like that the update bug has been fixed, so forms updates performed flawlessly in the 2020 version. (2018 & 2019 were buggy.)
I very much appreciate the audit support and available support from H&R Block tax experts. The contextual help is also great, because it often saves time. If additional help is required, it's easy to get to and easy to understand.
Finally, I like the fact that the price is so much lower than Turbotax. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Occasionally the error checker will reveal previously corrected errors as still being an issue. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
18 out of 19 Total Reviews for H&R Block
The thing that I like best about this product is that it is very easy to use and it is very intuitive and it walks you right through the process and doesn't force you to have to try to figure out things on your own. Would highly recommend. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The only thing that I did not like about it is that you have to pay extra fees for services that I thought should have been included with the already substantial price that you pay for the product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It was pretty easy to follow along and do yourself. easy help tab answers any questions and walks you through any issues you have. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It would not pull my w2 data directly from the IRS. I had to enter it manually the first time, but then it remembered all of your data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Simple Format, ability to instantly upload previous data and returns, effectiveness, help features to find information easily, interview format, easy to navigate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
That so many updates tend to be required into February before filing. Sometimes verification errors do not have clear explanations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
flexibility, I can have it walk me through with the questions for each section or go directly to a form Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
haven't found anything that really causes me to say i dislike it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Has software to file 1065 and then personal 1040 returns. Both e-file included for federal and 1 state. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
not always super clear on home office deductions. So you need to have a little knowledge. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
This is easy, I dont have to leave my home, and I can just scan and upload my documents and the software does the work for me Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I noticed in the mobile app version it isnt the best for saving your place in filling out your information, so if you get distracted or stop you have to restart. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I like the interface. It asks questions to get you to the answer you need. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I don’t like the fact that you can’t see the actual form until you pay for the return. I would like the ability to preview the return and schedules as I work on it, so I can see if I missed anything. I also don’t like when it tells you to upgrade, or that you need a tax pro. I would like to disable that. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Makes it simple to do taxes at home, for a better price and asks detailed questions to maximize refund. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The cost increases each year. So I look for an alternative, but end up getting H&R Block again. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I love that it's super easy to do my personal taxes. I can easily look up deductions that I didn't know existed and it's fast -- I don't have to do any of the calculations by myself and all the personal info from last year is retained so I don't have to reenter it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I don't like doing business taxes with it. Even with the easy-to-use layout, I find it difficult to figure out business deductions and depreciations, so much so that I just don't use those deductions. Our small business doesn't have a big income or a lot that is depreciating, so I don't feel like it's enough to pay someone to figure them out, but I hate that I don't feel like I can claim those deductions by doing our taxes by myself. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
How easy and intuitive the program is. The software guides you step by step. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
There isn't much to dislike here, but I could see this being a tough software if you had really complicated tax setup. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
