![]() ![]() It’s a better fit for those who need to use Schedule C-EZ to report simple business income and deductions. Premium includes everything in Deluxe, as well as more support for rental property income and expenses, cost basis for home sales, gifts, inheritance assets, and more. $75 for federal and $37 for each state return While the free version comes with email support, Deluxe customers are also able to chat or talk to support representatives over the phone. They will answer questions and help you respond to the IRS but they will not contact the IRS on your behalf.įinally, you’ll get more support with Deluxe. With the Deluxe edition, you also get Audit Support which gives you Q and A style assistance if you are audited. And you’ll also get access to up to six years of tax returns. For instance, the DeductionPro tool will help you optimize your deductions from charitable donations. In addition to the extra forms, Deluxe includes a few more benefits. ![]() If you have an HSA, paid real estate taxes or mortgage interest in 2022, or have 1099 income (but no expenses) then you’ll need to bump up to the Deluxe edition. The main difference (besides price) between the versions is that Deluxe includes more deduction forms. $55 for federal and $37 for each state returnĭeluxe offers all the same benefits as Free and a few more features. You can live on demand chat tax help for $70. You do not get phone or chat tech support with the free plan. ![]() Most free plans only allow you to file in one state for free. This is a big benefit if you’ve earned income in more than one state. You can even file multiple state taxes for free. It asks you a few additional questions and files your state taxes for free. Plus, the free version will automatically import your federal filing information to your state taxes. H&R Block can also import last year’s tax return. And even if you can’t import your W-2 directly, their snap-a-pic import feature will get you up-and-running in no time. If you have investments, want to itemize, or even have an HSA you won’t qualify.Įven the free level will let you import your W-2s from certain employers. To qualify for the free version you must have a very simple tax return. H&R Blocks free DIY version includes e-file for your federal and state taxes. Let’s take a closer look at the key features and pricing of each version. H&R Block has four editions of their online software: Free, Deluxe, Premium, and Self-Employed. Helpful technology: The ability to import your W-2 by snapping a picture or import your expenses from the Uber driver's app are just two examples of the various ways that H&R Block leverages technology to simplify the tax filing experience.Ĭost: H&R Block is one of the more expensive services around.Ĭomplexity of services: While more options are typically a positive, H&R Block's expansive product suite could be a bit overwhelming for a brand new customer. Valuable free edition: Their free online filing offers types of income than their competitors and you an file multiple states for free. Various levels of customer support: Whether you want to do your taxes all on your own or you want to delegate everything to a tax pro, H&R Block can give you the exact amount of support you need. ![]()
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