Amazon.com: Customer reviews: H&R Block Tax Software Deluxe + State 2022 with Refund Bonus Offer (Amazon Exclusive) [PC Download] (Old Version)

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Excellent software

Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2022

I am basing this review on previous versions that I've used since the software needs an update before I begin my return. This software has always served me well and refunds are processed by the IRS very quickly. An important note: Amazon has changed the way you download the software and the instructions in the email sent after purchase are not correct (at least not at the time of this writing). Those instructions state:
Please go to Your Orders and click the 'Download' button. This will begin the delivery of product to your device. WRONG! There is no download button.
When the download is complete, product installation will begin. WRONG! You must start the install.
During the installation process, you will be prompted to enter an activation code. WRONG! You do this when you launch the program.
THE WAY IT WORKED FOR ME:
Go to "Your Orders" and click on "View Order Details" for this software. You will then see another listing of your order and there will be a link titled "View your item." Click on "View your item." This will take you to another screen where you will find the activation code and the "Download" link. Click on it. After the software is downloaded, you can click on the file to run (install) it. When you first launch the software, you can activate it by entering the activation code. I don't know why Amazon has made this so much more complicated than it used to be.

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Tina Lee

Multiple Glitches- Fed & State as of Jan 28 2023

Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2023

I have used this software for years with minor glitches here and there. This year had so many.
Very disappointed. The interview information that I meticulously entered to perfection--- did not transfer to forms correctly. I ended up having to manually enter Employee Addresses into the final form for W2, on 4 w2's. These were already entered in the interview but did not transfer.
Caused multiple filing red flags that needed to be fixed before E-filing. Then, I was unable to put a space between the 2 word city when I tried to fill in the form manually. I ended up having to just leave the 2 word city as 1 word to get the form to populate.
MN State Property Tax form did not even prompt or populate to file the Property taxes. This feature has always been available in previous years.
Another issue. Accuracy Review kept flagging the itemized deduction line for previous year. When I had not itemized. The yellow flag on the form would not go away- even after entering a zero. Odd.
I will be asking for a refund of this software.
ADVICE----------If you can wait a month to file using this software, wait. Perhaps HR Block will fix some of these issues in further updates. I am waiting to file the other 2 people in my household.
Hoping they fix this.
Should not have taken 3 hours to do the most basic return in the household. 30-40 minutes tops!
HR Block, please fix these isses asap so I can get an update and finish filing for the rest of the family.

UPDATE!!!!! It get's worse..................
Now my tax return has been REJECTED by Federal and State. Says my AGI doesn't match 2021---but it does. This 2022 HR Block Software if ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE. DO NOT PURCHASE.
I have used HR software for several years. THIS IS BAD.
I have wasted hours of my time and effort trying to fix the errors in forms, bad transfer of data, and now a REJECTED RETURN. I WANT A REFUND!!!!! ugh

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Mike

Excellent software

Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2022

Platform: PC Online codeEdition: Deluxe + StateVerified Purchase

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Patricia Bigelow

H&R Block Delux + State Makes Filing Taxes Easy

Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2023

Platform: PC Online codeEdition: Deluxe + StateVerified Purchase

I have been using H&R Block digital software for several years now, and prefer it, even though some years I was eligible to use free tax software offered through the IRS. The H&R Block software was very easy to download straight from Amazon. Though H&R Block sent coupons off their product to download directly from them, the software was less expensive from Amazon even with considering H&R Block's discounts. Since I used H&R Block tax software last year, the system pulled in last year's data to make completing my current tax forms easier. This is a huge benefit. The software engaged me into a very realistic and comprehensive interview. It intuitively raised issues based on the documents I loaded this year and from data involving last year's filing status and circumstances. The software provides easily understood explanations for items I was unfamiliar with. One thing I love about this H&R Block Delux + State software is how it carries forward my capital gains loss each year on my state return. The software is very thorough and guarantees the maximum refund. It provides a good amount of feedback as you move along in the process, and even identifies your risk of being audited. This software allowed me to file the federal return electronically. Although it completed both the federal and state returns, I had to pay $21.05 extra to file the state return electronically. I could have just mailed the state return to the IRS manually, however, there is an obvious advantage to filing both returns together electronically. The H&R Block software made filing both returns very easy, and even paying the extra fee was performed seamlessly. The software provides worksheets and a lot of documentation along with the federal and state tax forms and required schedules and accompanying forms. In addition, it provides proof of tax form submissions, and alerts you to when the federal and state returns were received by both governments. Both my federal and state returns were received several hours later on the same day I transmitted them. In the past, using H&R Block software, I received my tax refunds in as little as a week. Last year, I was audited, so I did not receive my entire refund until about four months later. This year, they are estimating my refunds should arrive direct deposited within 21 days. I did not require technical support this year, but have used it in prior years, and it was great, though you had to wait on hold for awhile. The same is true for dealing with the IRS. H&R Block software offers the peace of mind knowing they will always accompany you on an in-person audit. An H&R Block tax agent accompanies you and controls the audit process with both federal and state revenue agents. I paid a little less than $60 total to complete both federal and state returns and file both electronically. The last time I hired an agent to complete my taxes in person was probably 20 years ago, and they charged well over $200 dollars. This software enables yu to complete your returns in the privacy and convenience of your home, and enables your tax refunds to drop fairly quickly into your bank account. I highly recommend the digital H&R Block Delux + State tax software obtained through Amazon.

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Honest Reviewer

filling charges could be an issue

Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2023

Platform: PC Online codeEdition: Deluxe + StateVerified Purchase

This was my 5th year using H&R Block Tax Software Deluxe + State. As in the 4 previous years it worked very well and the purchase price was reasonable. However, when I got to the actual filing of the return, I ran into an issue I had not encountered before. The software recommended filing both the federal and state returns at the same time which differed from previous years when I think it was recommended to file them separately. I decided to follow the recommendation and ended up being charged a filing fee for BOTH the federal and state returns even though “5 free federal e-files” are an included part of the software. In addition, when I first tried to file, the process was stopped because the most recent software update needed to be installed before the filling could be allowed. The process did not go far enough to actually file the return but did go far enough to charge my credit card. After the update was installed, I then had to repeat the filing steps and my credit card was then charged a second time for both the federal and state returns. So, in summary, I was charged for both the federal and state returns, twice, when I should only have been charged for the state return, once. Fortunately, a call to H&R Block customer service managed, through a charge cancellation and a refund, to mostly remedy these mistakes (for some reason a 71-cent state sales tax on one of the incorrect federal filing charges did not get returned). I do commend H&R Block customer service for accomplishing this especially since I had to wait only 10 minutes to talk to someone, which, these days, has to be considered a minor miracle. I think if I had disregarded the advice to file both returns at the same time and filed them separately, I might have avoided being incorrectly charged for the federal filing and if I had done a software update before any filing steps, I might have avoided the double charges. Hopefully, someone, maybe even H&R Block, can benefit from my experience related in this review.

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Gianni Breck

Tax Made So Easy Even Viners Can Benefit

Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2023

Platform: PC Online codeEdition: Deluxe + StateVerified Purchase

This review is for H&R Block Tax Software Deluxe + State 2022 with Refund Bonus Offer (Amazon Exclusive) [PC Download]. We’ve been using this tax software since forever. We use up 3 or 4 out of the 5 free federal file licenses every year and we always file the state together even though there is a cost of $19.95 to do that with this version. It's worth the peace of mind.
NOTE: This version comes with 5 free licenses to e-file your federal tax only, State tax return e-file requires additional payment ($19.95 at this writing). However, it comes with ONE (1) license to DOWNLOAD one (1) state program, not to E-FILE the state tax return. As per description:

Five free federal e-files for your personal return, and unlimited federal preparation and printing
One state program download included - a 39.95 dollars value (state e-file available for 19.95 dollars)

Therefore, if you want to file two state returns, you will get ONE free state download but will have to pay $39.95 for the second state program download and another $19.95 to e-file your second state return also.

What I like the most is that the software can pull up our previous year’s return and we only have to verify the info and enter new ones. It will also pull in our W-2 info automatically, if available online. We’ve used it for all sorts of tax cases and it’s always been very reliable. It was easy to input the 1099-NEC Vine tax info and it went right into the hobby “income” (Viners don’t get paid but do pay taxes on the estimated tax value of all items reviewed) as per Amazon. At the end, it said everything was copacetic and guaranteed that no audit will be done. I tried playing around with different filing statuses for different people and it always kept the rolling refund/owe amount accurately. However, it might remember the previously inputted info which can be a hassle to find and undo completely. Overall, this is a really nice software to use for tax filing and I rarely have any major issues with it. It’s pretty straightforward and easy to understand. The program leads you through the entire process from start to end and all you really need is to have all your paperwork or info on hand. It will do all the necessary updates and notify you of return status, etc. I would recommend it and I’d give it a 4.5/5.0 - 05/03/2023.

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Tina Lee

Multiple Glitches- Fed & State as of Jan 28 2023

Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2023

Platform: PC Online codeEdition: Deluxe + StateVerified Purchase

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Shopper

Two e-mailed receipts will take you to "View your item", on the "Your Orders" page

Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2023

Platform: PC Online codeEdition: Deluxe + StateVerified Purchase

Moments after of your purchase you are e-mailed an Order Confirmation and Digital Delivery Confirmation (containing your Activation Code). Both have a "Access your content" button for the software. Simply clicking on one of the "Access your content" buttons takes you to the "Your Orders" page, and displays a "View Your Item" button under the product description. Clicking it takes you to the download page which also displays your Activation Code, needed for when you eventually open the downloaded software. You can also manually navigate to the "Your Orders" page.

The H&R Block software is easy and convenient to use, comparable to Turbo Tax and Tax Act, though note that Block's Deluxe version is the Premier version of Turbo Tax and Tax Act. The Q&A approach is used by the three brands I had listed. They can have several online updates thru March, but historically involve lesser-used forms. If you delay filing until after the last announced update (H&R Block provides info in their "Important Update Information" status box on the top right side when you open the software), you will be confident that you had used the up-to-date version of all forms. There is a convenient "Update" button on the left-hand side of the upper screen.

It helps to have a feel for the tax forms (from having done the paper version in the past) or at-least to have a copy of the blank forms for your tax situation, to have a road-map idea of where you are in the process vs. answering an ongoing series of questions wondering when it will end. In all fairness, H&R Block provides a list of logical sub-sections/buttons at the top of the page to know which tax sub-category you are in, and you can jump to the beginning of other sub-sections using the the buttons. There is a very useful "Previous Screen" button which takes you back to where you last made entries before navigating to other places. That will avoid going thru a sub-section's Q&A process from the beginning of where you want to get back to or manually going to a sub-section summary to then select a specific item.

When working on your taxes, you can save where you're at and then return later to continue from where you had last left it. You can file electronically, and it will provide you the acceptance status of your submission for both federal and state. The software is easy to use and a great value.

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Eladia Colon

ease of access

Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2024

Platform: PC Online codeEdition: Deluxe + StateVerified Purchase

easy to install and ease of understanding the program.

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Kevin Clark, PMP

Ben using H&R for 10+ years

Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2024

Platform: PC Online codeEdition: Deluxe + StateVerified Purchase

Easily do your own taxes in an hour or two. Itemized tax returns in 2-3 hours. Everything is current to IRS regulations so you’ll likely see a quick auto deposit refund.

Note: THE Infernal Revenue Swindlers work at a snails speed on returns that have to be manually verified. I think they finally cleared an 18 month - pre COVID backlog that IRS naturally blames on COVID for their lazy 2019-2022 never ending excuse and backlog train.

Use H&R and shove it into the electronic IRS in-box. 2-4 weeks later, you’ll likely have that $2500 refund in you checking account.

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vincent

No better way to do your taxes.

Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024

Platform: PC Online codeEdition: Deluxe + StateVerified Purchase

Don't trust that local tax preparer who comes out once a year to prepare taxes. Anything they do wrong is not on them it is on you. The IRS does not care who prepared your taxes, it is your job to confirm it is accurate. Well how do you know if you do not have a degree in tax. That is where H&R block software excels. I have been using this product for over 10 years. It is fantastic. It knows what you need to do to file your taxes, asks the right questions, provides the guidance to help you understand what to do, if anything and even audits your return. A lot of automation to import current year information as well as prior year. Yes there are other products available, but I think overall H&R is fantastic. preparer

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Nathan

No Fingers or Hand in Soda

Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2024

Platform: PC Online codeEdition: Deluxe + StateVerified Purchase

Slot wager reused to spot spinning and even locked the gate down

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