H&R Block 2019 Tax Software: Premium $27.50, Deluxe $17.50, Deluxe + State EXPIRED

While not the "Premium" version, the linked version here will work for a lot of folks.

I hate seeing people get screwed into paying loads for tax prep because companies like Intuit and and H&R block lobby to make filing taxes a pain in the ass. Most people do not have particularly complex tax needs, and 70% of people in the US qualify for free tax preparation based on income. Feel free to copy/paste this info wherever relevant.


If you make less than $66,000 in Adjusted Gross Income you qualify for free tax preparation. Below are some resources.

One of the best resources I know of is the non-profit The United Way. They offer tax preparation using H&R Block Deluxe. This allows you to file your Federal returns and up to 3 state returns for free. State filling is where you'll generally get charged a premium, and the Deluxe version they offer is a step up from H&R Block's "free" offering. Check it out here:
https://www.myfreetaxes.com

While you can produce your state return for free, you may not be able to e-file for free. If that is the case, you can certainly print and mail your return for free. Many states also offer their own free e-file solutions. Here is some info on which states offer free e-filing:
https://www.mymoneyblog.com/free-...tates.html

Different H&R block versions for reference:
https://www.hrblock.com/tax-software/
https://www.doughroller.net/taxes.../#heading2


If for some reason you'd prefer not to use the United Way/H&R Block, the IRS has a list of free tax preparation websites here:
https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-f...s-for-free

If you need more assistance the IRS makes volunteers available to assist people in doing their returns through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, and they offer assistance to older adults through the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program. Find a location near you here:
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/f...volunteers

Many city and county office also have free tax preparation available to citizens at libraries and government offices throughout tax season. Check your local government website.


Additional resources:

What is adjusted gross income?
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/agi.asp

Contact your local IRS office or make an appointment for in-person help.
https://www.irs.gov/help/contact-...irs-office

The AARP offers assistance to low and moderate income individuals with no age limit. Get info here:
https://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide/