Anybody use H&R block Online to file taxes

I use H&R Block but I have simple taxes.

But I also have a degree in accounting and worked for a CPA for 3 years. So I have a pretty good grasp of what I am doing.

I went with H&R because at the time they were cheaper. I just use them for the forms and filing.

I do mine with H&R Block online and it's easy. Saves your data so next year a lot is filled out for you already. I'm sure most of the tax software works the same, and I have no reason to do H&R Block over the others except it's just what I've been using.

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I went with H&R because at the time they were cheaper. I just use them for the forms and filing.

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You know you can efile the forms for free. The only thing is if you make over a certain amount of money, you can't use the one that does the math for you. No big deal if you know your way around a return.

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Split why use a service like that when the IRS has made it so easy to file these days. I can understand in the past when information was at a premium and not instantly available but now it's pretty straight forward for most familiesSplit why use a service like that when the IRS has made it so easy to file these days. I can understand in the past when information was at a premium and not instantly available but now it's pretty straight forward for most families

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Does the IRS let you e-file or do you have to mail the forms in? And does it have anything that prompts you for various credits / deductions / etc? I've never looked into it, but if not I'd imagine there are certainly things I would overlook.

I would rather pay 250 to someone who does this full time than 100 to someone who got 3 weeks of training

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Does the IRS let you e-file or do you have to mail the forms in?

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You can efile everything.

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I would rather pay 250 to someone who does this full time than 100 to someone who got 3 weeks of training

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I agree I would not go to H&R block and get one them to help me with my taxes.

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Turbo tax has every single deduction and method of filing available instantly and every inch of the tax laws and codes within its reach in less than a second to get you the largest refund

Computers don't make errors but people do and they cost more

Tldr your statement is asinine

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In my former life as an accountant, I've billed out some hefty hours to correct HR Block and turbo tax returns. The computers are nothing without human direction/knowledge


ETA: I use turbo tax for my own returns

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I use TurboTax Pro, but this year its going to be a lot more complicated. I bought a house, took out student loans, and switched jobs (and my wife switched jobs).

I'm considering going into an H&R block and working with a person. What is the price point for doing that? I think I'm due a pretty big return and want to make sure I maximize it.

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Everyone's situations are slightly different but I'd advise sticking with TurboTax.

I'm no expert but switching jobs is just an extra W2, right? Taking out student loans, if you paid interest on them, you'll get a form, 1098E or something like that. Either way, if it needs to be on our taxes, you'll get a document for it.

I did the same exact thing you did after buying a house, went to H&R. I had used Turbo Tax every year since I think 2002. Around 2009, bought the house, went to H&R, got my refund amount. Went back home, fired up Turbo Tax and ran the numbers without filing and came up with the exact same amount.

Like a poster above said, Turbo Tax really does cover every possible base. If you've used it a lot and know your way around it, just have all your documents and go through the return thoroughly, I think you'll max out your return.