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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 128 reviews

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Customers frequently mention the ease of use and reasonable price as major advantages of H&R Block Tax Software Deluxe 2017 with State. Many also appreciate the straightforward download process and the software's comprehensive features. However, some users point out that state electronic filing requires an additional fee. Overall, the software is praised for helping users obtain a maximized refund.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    H&R Block Fan

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've been using H&R Block for years. (What happened to the "Tax Cut" name?) I find it easy to use and thorough. I compared it to Quicken's product years ago, but preferred H&R Block. The only reason it's not 5 stars is that apparently the Minnesota state offering through the software overlooked a couple of things. However, the Minnesota support was so-so overall - directing me to the Minnesota Department of Revenue for some forms and instructions - so it could have been that I missed something just not covered by the software. I still blame that on the software though - if it was more thorough, I wouldn't have had to visit the state's site. My primary state, though, is California and coverage is very good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Features

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Tax Software

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've used various versions of Taxcut for many years, and have never been disappointed. It covers any situation you may have, and walks you through to help you understand whether certain circumstances apply to you. I have tried to move to the 'Free' options, but always come back to the full versions because of the comprehensive situations it covers and the stability year-over-year.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Features, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Been using HR Block for several years. Can usually get it at a decent price by waiting and searching/watching ads. Have had no problems filing electronically. Also a better price for some basic features related to investments that another major competitor wanted too much for years ago.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Convenient purchase - slight issue with code

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I use this program every year to do taxes for myself and several family members. It's a great program. It always comes in the form of a dvd in the mail. This year I happened to see if offered at a great price on Best Buy. I bought it and downloaded it. Very convenient. The only issue I had was having to re-enter the verification code. It seemed a bit confused by the code. It worked okay, but wouldn't retain it. I had to go back to my account history and re-enter it when I started a new return. Other than that it was great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value and education

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have been using this software for over 10 years and have not had any program or tax issues. I compared one year to a paid account and then we got the same numbers so I continue using it as it is much cheaper. It is also nice getting some tax education as you go through the wizard so you know what changes are happening and how they affect your tax liability

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Download, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    No problems!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far, so good-easy to use, download was *very* easy and showed up quickly. I've been using H&R Block online taxes the past few years, and this year my situation has changed so a more expansive product was necessary-plus the bundled gift card was a very nice bonus!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Download

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Did my taxes!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The download was easy and quick. The software got a few updates during the tax season which added some legal stuff I needed for my tax situation. Overall it wasn't as pretty as filling things out online, but the promo gift card with it made it worth it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to Use for Beginners and Experienced users

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have been a loyal user of the former Taxcut and now H&R Block tax software program since 2002. It has continued to live up to its reputation as an easy-to-use, good instructions, intuitive tax software, with many helpful hints, explanation, tips, and hand-holding pop-up in the step by step approach. For the experience users, one can use the forms and behind-the-scene option to go a specific sections for review. The most helpful section is in the Review feature at the very end to be sure that all potential errors are corrected before electronic filing (up to 5 individual federal returns can be filed electronic for free in the Deluxe edition). The only draw back is that state tax e-filing costs $19.95 separately (can be paid by credit card online during the filing step within the program).

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use
    Cons mentioned:
    State filing

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Simple process. Import info from previous year

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy interview process. Imported info from previous year. Connected to payroll provider to easily import W2 info. Even though e-file was free for federal e-file for state was not free and seemed expensive. Printed state instead and filed by mail.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best tax software, hands down

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    After years of using TurboTax for our tax returns, we're more than happy having switched over to H&R. Half the price, and we find it’s even more user-friendly — definitely cuts down on the tax prep work.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Tax software

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Does the job. If you filed through them before it pulls your last year taxes. I think it also has an option to scan your W2 and it auto populates the numbers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Simple to use

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    First time using HR software. It's easy to use with the help of guides. Product stays up to date with the utilization of updates. It's comparable to TurboTax, which I have heen using dor years.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Reliable Tax Software

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We have used H&R Block TaxCut for years and find it to be consistently easy to use. We switched from TurboTax after having some difficulty with entering one particular bit of info several years in a row. TurboTax just didn't seem to know what to do with it, but had no issues with TaxCut. We have stayed with TaxCut ever since. The only issue we had with this purchase was not with the product but with obtaining the authorization code to verify we purchased it that allows us to file Federal for free. The software was purchased via download and it was not clear how to obtain the authorization code. This is an issue with Best Buy's software download process, not the software itself.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Features

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Value

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Save your money and buy H&R software. I've used this software for over five years. You don't need to spend extra on TurboTax. This does everything and I believe better

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quickest / easiest tax software

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Have been using H&R Block tax software for many years. The best price value of any tax preparation software on the market. Easy and fast predictable results.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Stuff

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have been using this product for years. Very pleased with product easy to use and was a stable product. I will buy it again.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Download

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great tax software.

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great tax software. Very thorough. Easy download and install on computer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Refund

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The software prompts for all information and is very easy to use to get the biggest refund possible.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great to with built in fire

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great picture without 4k. Fire TV option works great and other apps easy to install.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought software during a Daily Deal. Great price. Taxes were quite easy to file

    I would recommend this to a friend
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