H&R Block Home Online Premium

Editor's Review

H&R Block at Home Online Premium is a tax preparation software that helps users file taxes quickly and correctly, while also maximizing returns by suggesting every possible deduction. The software automates the tax filing process and gives the user an extensive database of info that guides them through the tax preparation process. Filing taxes has never been easier with H&R Block Online Premium.

H&R Block Online Premium is more than just an educational tool, it automatically checks for clerical and technical errors within the tax file, preventing any avoidable IRS penalties. All information presented by the software is given based on the users occupational status and preferences, which are established in a user profile upon first use of the program. This ensures that no unnecessary information is displayed during the tax preparation process.

H&R Block at Home Online Premium with efile for Tax Year 2009 is perfect for self-employed business owners, as well as property owners. The software offers extremely useful guidance that is broken down so that even the most inexperienced user can prepare taxes quickly and easily.

Users also receive free audit support from a tax professional when they file their tax returns. This minimizes the risk of having the IRS audit them based on tax filing errors. The tax professional over the e-file, and points out any errors that may cause the IRS to conduct an audit.

The software helps users maximize deductions by suggesting all that apply, and the user even receives Schedule C guidance for an enhanced learning experience. Included with H&R Block at Home Online Premium is a free session of live tax advice, in which the user can chat with a live representative about virtually any aspect of tax preparation.

Another extra included with the software is a federal e-file that is guaranteed to get the user a faster return on their taxes. In fact, using an e-file in combination with direct deposit will expedite the process to a brief period of only 8 days into the user's bank account.

H&R Block at Home Online Deluxe with efile: What We Liked

The free support was extremely helpful and the tax professional do an excellent job of handling user queries.

The included tax laws and planning resources provide insightful information that is very beneficial to the novice taxpayers.

Maximizing deductions is an automated process that is based on the user profile.

The software provides rental income guidance that is extremely helpful for property owners.

H&R Block at Home Online Deluxe with efile: What We Didn't Like

The advanced tax calculators are useful, however they are not automated as the rest of the software. Some learning curve or experience is involved.

H&R Block Support

Support for this software, as well as any other H&R Block software can be found at the H&R Block customer support center. There users can find a plethora of helpful information including FAQ's, Download and Installation support, purchase support, printer support, and overall tax support. Users can also contact H&R Block customer service at 1-800-HRBLOCK.

About H&R Block

H&R Block is the leading tax preparation business, currently employing over one hundred thousand tax professionals. About 1 out of every 7 tax returns are prepared by H&R Block, and the company has served approximately 400 million customers since it's inception in 1955. H&R Block files about a quarter of all income tax credits, and has aided their clients in receiving about 30 billion dollars in government credits and tax returns.