Newegg has H&R Block 2023 Tax Software + 1-Year 1-Device ESET NOD32 Antivirus 2024 Bundles (PC/Mac Digital Download, Various) on sale below for prices starting from $19.99 when you apply the corresponding promo code at checkout.
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Newegg[newegg.com] has the following H&R Block 2023 Tax Software on sale starting from $19.99 when you apply corresponding promo code at checkout. Offer Expires 3/24/2024 23:59 PST.
Model: H&R Block Tax Software Deluxe with State 2023 for Windows, 1-User, Download
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1: FreeTaxUSA
(100% free for AGI $45,000 or less through FreeFile, Federal + State)
(no income limit, free federal, $15 for state) https://www.freetaxusa.com/
2: Cash App Taxes (Formally Credit Karma Tax)
(no income limit, free federal and free state) https://cash.app/taxes
3: OnlineTaxes (OLT.com)
(100% free for AGI $45,000 or less through FreeFile)
(no income limit, free federal, $10 state) https://olt.com/main/home/default.asp
Download vs online tax software comparison[thefinancebuff.com]
- Download Deluxe supports nearly everything that Premium does, including investments, real estate, self-employment, etc. The marketing from H&R Block is confusing here.
- When using download/desktop software, your data stays local, which is probably more secure (but make sure you have a backup!)
- Download includes 5 federal e-files and virtually unlimited printed returns.
- Downloaded state software allows preparation of state tax forms, but state e-file is an additional $20 per state. You can print and mail for virtually nothing. It is $40 to download the software for each additional state.
- Some states[thefinancebuff.com] allow free e-file on their dept of revenue website
- Online allows you to work from any device
- Online stores a copy of your tax return in the cloud for archival purposes and also next year's taxes
One major advantage of H&R Block & TurboTax, download or online, is that they support importing 1099 forms from banks and brokerages. While this is definitely useful and can save some time, you often have to enter your passwords in their software, which some people are not comfortable with. With 1099 investment income, you can often enter aggregate data[hrblock.com] and not list each trade individually, which makes this much less painful that you might think.
Privacy concerns
Tax prep companies are required by law to get your consent before they can share your personal information with 3rd parties. If you are concerned about this, I recommend reading the privacy policies and/or license agreements from each company. Of course, you can avoid this issue altogether by using downloaded desktop software where your data stays on your local computer only. IRS FAQs Related to Strengthened Taxpayer Control over Tax Information[irs.gov]
"The general rule expressed in both the 1974 regulation and the 2007 regulation is that taxpayers – not the government - control their tax information. No tax information can be disclosed or used without taxpayer consent."
FreeTaxUSA Terms of Use[freetaxusa.com] "We do not and will not sell your information to third parties." OLT.com privacy policy[olt.com] "Specifically, we do not share, sell or rent your Personal Information to third-party advertisers, "spammers", or anyone else who we know will use it for their own advertising or marketing purposes." Cash App Taxes Privacy Policy[cash.app] - This one is a little more vague, read it carefully.
H&R Block and TurboTax online DO sell your personal information with your consent...but you can opt-out. See here[washingtonpost.com] for more details. Their free versions are quite limited and they also use deceptive marketing practices to try to upsell you to more expensive products. Both have been in trouble with the FTC for their deceptive marketing tactics.
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I bought this in December for this years taxes. I'm still unable to file with it because Form 8936 STILL isn't available for the software. It's the $7500 credit for purchasing an EV. Very annoying. Otherwise, it's H&R Block software
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To those who have purchased H&R Block AND TurboTax, I have a question for you...
Is TurboTax similar to H&R Block, in that the software is downloaded via a link and can be downloaded to multiple computers?? And can the TurboTax software be installed and used without a key? H&R Block has this feature, in that the software can be downloaded to different computers and installed. The key or code only comes in to play when one actually needs to electronically file through H&R Block's servers, to the IRS.
I would like to try to Turbo Tax, to compare it to H&R Block, but would like some input as to how the install of the software is completed and the key/code for installation.
To those who have purchased H&R Block AND TurboTax, I have a question for you...
Is TurboTax similar to H&R Block, in that the software is downloaded via a link and can be downloaded to multiple computers?? And can the TurboTax software be installed and used without a key? H&R Block has this feature, in that the software can be downloaded to different computers and installed. The key or code only comes in to play when one actually needs to electronically file through H&R Block's servers, to the IRS.
I would like to try to Turbo Tax, to compare it to H&R Block, but would like some input as to how the install of the software is completed and the key/code for installation.
TT has always required the license key to install, but this year they are also requiring an Intuit account and that key is linked to one and only one Intuit account. You can still install on 5 PCs using that account. Supposedly, no tax files are linked to the Intuit account, but I'm skeptical. It certainly makes sharing a key/account potentially more sketchy.
I bought this in December for this years taxes. I'm still unable to file with it because Form 8936 STILL isn't available for the software. It's the $7500 credit for purchasing an EV. Very annoying. Otherwise, it's H&R Block software
I bought this in December for this years taxes. I'm still unable to file with it because Form 8936 STILL isn't available for the software. It's the $7500 credit for purchasing an EV. Very annoying. Otherwise, it's H&R Block software
I would be frustrated too. I am not sure whether that it is H&R Block fault or the government for not providing guidance to them. Regardless, the H&R Block update page says that this will be available on March 22nd, which is only a few days away now.
I bought this in December for this years taxes. I'm still unable to file with it because Form 8936 STILL isn't available for the software. It's the $7500 credit for purchasing an EV. Very annoying. Otherwise, it's H&R Block software
1st time filing online with software, I was wondering if H&R is better than TT for W2, stock trading and homeowner. From what i have youtubed, most of videos are about TT. But seems TT isn't onsale as much as H&R? Thanks
I would be frustrated too. I am not sure whether that it is H&R Block fault or the government for not providing guidance to them. Regardless, the H&R Block update page says that this will be available on March 22nd, which is only a few days away now.
It initially said it would be available by 8th March. Then it said it would be available by 15th March, and now saying it would be available 22nd March.... fingers crossed it they push it out any futher or not....
TT has always required the license key to install, but this year they are also requiring an Intuit account and that key is linked to one and only one Intuit account. You can still install on 5 PCs using that account. Supposedly, no tax files are linked to the Intuit account, but I'm skeptical. It certainly makes sharing a key/account potentially more sketchy.
Weird that Deluxe and Deluxe+state are the same price. I mean, great if you need the state version but I don't and I'd rather have plan Deluxe for $15 or so....
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Is TurboTax similar to H&R Block, in that the software is downloaded via a link and can be downloaded to multiple computers?? And can the TurboTax software be installed and used without a key? H&R Block has this feature, in that the software can be downloaded to different computers and installed. The key or code only comes in to play when one actually needs to electronically file through H&R Block's servers, to the IRS.
I would like to try to Turbo Tax, to compare it to H&R Block, but would like some input as to how the install of the software is completed and the key/code for installation.
Is TurboTax similar to H&R Block, in that the software is downloaded via a link and can be downloaded to multiple computers?? And can the TurboTax software be installed and used without a key? H&R Block has this feature, in that the software can be downloaded to different computers and installed. The key or code only comes in to play when one actually needs to electronically file through H&R Block's servers, to the IRS.
I would like to try to Turbo Tax, to compare it to H&R Block, but would like some input as to how the install of the software is completed and the key/code for installation.
TT has always required the license key to install, but this year they are also requiring an Intuit account and that key is linked to one and only one Intuit account. You can still install on 5 PCs using that account. Supposedly, no tax files are linked to the Intuit account, but I'm skeptical. It certainly makes sharing a key/account potentially more sketchy.
So in short, no.
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thanks
So in short, no.
The premium version doesn't come with the State filing?