H&R Block review

H&R Block Online is the closest rival to TurboTax for guided filing, backed by a chain of tax offices. Its Free Online tier covers simple federal and state returns at no charge, though H&R Block says it does not cover self-employment income such as a Schedule C. Paid online tiers step up through Deluxe, Premium for investors and Self-Employed for rideshare drivers, marketplace sellers and others claiming business expenses. A Tax Pro Review can be added so a professional checks your finished do-it-yourself return, and the company's office network gives you an in-person fallback that most online rivals lack. H&R Block's pages blocked our requests from this location, so we could not confirm current federal and state prices and have marked them as pending rather than estimated. Expect paid tiers to cost more than FreeTaxUSA, TaxSlayer or Cash App Taxes. It suits people who value a familiar brand and a human review.

Who it is for

Filers who want strong guided software with the option of help from a tax pro.

Price

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Key features

• Free Online tier for simple federal and state returns
• Deluxe, Premium and Self-Employed paid tiers
• Premium tier for investors
• Optional Tax Pro Review of a do-it-yourself return
• Large network of tax offices for in-person help

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Free tier includes state for simple returns
• Strength: Tax Pro Review available on top of DIY filing
• Strength: In-person offices if you change your mind
• Weakness: Free Online does not cover self-employment income
• Weakness: Paid tiers cost more than budget rivals
• Weakness: We could not fetch current prices from here

Key facts

• Free tier: Free Online for simple returns
• Paid tiers: Deluxe, Premium, Self-Employed
• Add-on: Tax Pro Review

Where it ranks

H&R Block is No. 5 in our Best Tax Software verdict.