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H&R Block is a tax preparation and financial services company that has been providing its clients with tax advice and assistance for over 60 years. With a network of over 10,000 retail tax offices in the U.S. and around the world, as well as an online tax filing platform, it offers both in-person and do-it-yourself tax preparation services.

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  • Max Refund Guarantee
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    Customer ServicePriceMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2025

    The 2024 software is the worst I've ever experienced. Took 3 hours to go back and make an entry after the software decided the return was complete. Where is the place where you can import last year's data ...After 6 hours I still cannot find that entry ... So the year on year comparison does not work ... and I had to fill-in all basic data manually more than once. I tried calling for help and got some stupid AI voice that only wanted me to spend more money for things unrelated to my tax situation ... Totally dumb in response to my requests ...Really maddening!!!

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    PriceStaffHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2025

    I went for my appt last Saturday, 2/15. I was not told when I got there the tax preparer who does my taxes was not there and a man was apparently going to do my taxes, I found this a little disturbing not telling me prior to appt. Next, I was informed by the man doing my taxes he is also training someone. He was up and out of chair more than he was in it and when it was all over he said, "You didn't have to file but it's good you do," of course it's good I do. I was charged 134.00 for absolutely nothing, I'm a senior citizen. I don't have that kind of money to give away, why am I being charged.

    This was the worst experience at H&R block. I've been going for many years. I honestly don't feel I should have to pay 134.00 for nothing. So again I ask what was the 134.00 charge for, I should have charged him every time he got out of his seat to assist someone else. I don't have a receipt but I do have a bank statement with the charge.

    Michele

    West Roxbury, MA

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    Customer ServiceRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2025

    I had my taxes done at H&R Block in Fortuna California. When you give them your bank account number and they look on your cell phone to make sure they punch it in right and then when it’s time for them to give you your tax refund they tell you that you gave them the wrong number instead of them Admitting to their mistake. I will never go to the Fortuna office again. They suck really bad.

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    Refunds & PayoutsStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2025

    We have had nothing but issues this past year still trying to resolve a huge mistake made by H&R. Our last year's return was reviewed by no less than 5 of their employees. Their mistake was a 9 k error. Still with no resolve and awaiting our refund for over 4 months. Each employee starting with the initial tax preparer found different results but she being rather unprofessional told us we were wrong as did her counter parts. Happy my husband persisted as he was correct. They need to refund our over $800.00 prep fee with our peace of mind. Stay away from having them do your taxes. Move along to a more professional preparer.

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    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2025

    H&R BLOCK SUCKS, this is the third year in a row I have a letter from IRS stating that not enough information was reported in my return. Well I only have a pension, and social security. How does H&R buttheads mess that up. I usually get my return money in about 4 months. THANKS MORONS.

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2025

    I used HR Block to do my taxes in 2021. I used Bobbi ** in the Mooresville NC office. Every time I checked my account, it told me that my return was not complete. I contacted Bobbi numerous times and even went back into the office physically to figure out what was going on. They assured me that they would get it all completed. Well, life took over and here I am in 2025 and I still don't have my return. I will NEVER use HR Block again. They are horrible and have cost my family a lot of money.

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    Honesty & Transparency

    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2025

    Terrible software. Used it for over 10 years, but last 2 have been intolerable. It was great as TaxCut downloadable software. Right now, I'm stuck on wife's pension, and honestly I've tried everything and still can't find a place in the interview to enter the 1099-R. It keeps leading to a withdrawal or distribution question. It's just income! It's the last straw. Will try FreeTaxUSA.

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    Sales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2025

    Typical bait and switch tactics that got TurboTax involved in a class action lawsuit. I filed for free last year and my income for this tax season actually decreased. Yet HR Block insisted on helping themselves to a nice chunk of my return. I will never again trust these scam artists. A word of warning, when they claim they are offering free file, it is only for one state...everything else is extra.

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    MaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2025

    Went to fill my taxes yesterday and the website makes you up grade to deluxe version with no option for free version to click on. The deluxe version shows up in your cart and you are unable to remove it. They force you to have to contact customer support and provide the live agent with your sensitive information for them to "downgrade" you to the free version. After 20 minutes in the chat I just left and files out taxes elsewhere. Highly do not recommend using them if you plan on using the free version. Today I learned they were sued $7 million dollars for this and were made to fix this problem but they haven't!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2025

    I normally do my own taxes, but H&R Block was offering an advance of up to 4k, so I contacted the office in Boynton Beach, Florida. I spoke with Eliot on Tuesday February 11. I have not heard from him since. I called Thursday, he was out, so I left a message. I called Friday and he had taken the day off. Terrible customer service.

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    PriceStaffRates

    Reviewed Feb. 13, 2025

    If I could leave no stars I would. Never had so many problems filing my taxes and they offer no help. For the price they charged me I could have gotten professional help. Would never use again and Would not recommend to anyone

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    PriceRefunds & PayoutsMaintenance

    Reviewed Feb. 11, 2025

    HR software faulty---I used last year and this year and when they transferred data their software made error to IRS---I have both printed from their MYBLOCK and 2023/2024 data 100% correct. So after paying for a online adviser they are stating it's the IRS has the wrong data--so I showed they transferred the data and they verified my data was correct---but they charged me anyway and still said I had to fix with IRS---what a horrible company.

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    Contract & TermsPunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaffTransparency

    Reviewed Feb. 10, 2025

    My experience with H&R Block was a disaster. In my opinion, the unprofessional, ameteurish company I have dealt with. To begin, I contacted HR Block shortly before the April 15 deadline 2024 to file my taxes. To be fair, I realize it was last minute, and so I had to file an extension. No problem there. After submitting all requested documents, I was told my federal tax due was under $1000. Great. I had until October 15 to file.

    Shortly thereafter, and after my original agent went on furlough, I was assigned a different agent. I started receiving requests for documents I had already submitted. As time passed I stopped receiving those request, so I assumed they had been found. Some time before October 15 I was contacted by my original agent and told we owe just under $4000 for federal!! She couldn't explain the reason for the difference. After paying the tax and filing I received a notice from the IRS that I owed an additional $500. They explained this was a late fee for not paying my tax by 4/15. I was told even though I filed an extension, I still had to pay the tax. HHR Block never told me that! Again no explanation from HR Block.

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    Contract & TermsCoverageSales & MarketingPrice

    Reviewed Feb. 9, 2025

    From the start I was told based on the things that I had going on, tax wise, that it would be free. I'm getting the lowest return I have ever gotten in all the years that I have done taxes and on top of that at the very end twice I got a notice that the IRS rejected my tax return and was given the wrong reasoning as to why it was rejected both times. Finally the third time it was because I needed to enter health insurance information on the tax return. Then all of a sudden they wanted to charge me to filing federal and state and then on top of that wanted to charge me another fee to pay with my tax return. That is just plain out thievery because I did all the work in prepping my taxes I did everything. I put in all the information and they did literally nothing. Yet they can steal over $100 from the crap return I was getting. This company is nothing but thieves and false advertising. If you can go somewhere else for your taxes, do so. Do not use them.

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    Punctuality & SpeedRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Feb. 9, 2025

    We were paying way too much for our tax returns. Last year a friend encouraged me to file my own taxes. This is the second time i use H&R Block and the process was even easier. We filed early and received our tax refund very quickly. Being able to file at my own pace is priceless.

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    PriceRefunds & PayoutsStaffRates

    Reviewed Feb. 8, 2025

    I have used H&R Block paid basic filing software for decades. This year they dropped the basic and only have Deluxe and Premium, neither of which I need for my simple tax information. So they offer FREE online filing for people like me with a simple filing. Because they want to sell you their other offerings, they do not allow the information on the 2023 filing, that was done with their software, to be carried over to the 2024. That means I had to fill in all the information that would normally been already filled in on the 2023 return. Every once in awhile there would be something suggesting using their paid software, as I spent a long time inputting information.

    I was nearly through and on the side there is a box to find forms. I clicked on it and asked to see form D. Immediately it said I have now enrolled in PREMIUM, NOT DELUXE, BUT PREMIUM FOR $65. In the cart there is no way to cancel. It says to contact a representative to be able to remove the PREMIUM IN MY CART. So I began a chat box to ask them to remove the premium from my cart and told them that I had not done anything with the premium because I stopped importing as soon as I saw this UPGRADE in my cart. The rep said that they could remove it, but if they did I would have to begin filling in the information from the start. I said this is blackmail - either pay $65 or we will remove all of your information and you can start again.

    I never consented to an offer of PREMIUM, because they did not offer it. A simple click for a IRS document automatically added PREMIUM. I have no use for this top of the line for complicated returns. Their deluxe is half the price, but I didn't need that either. So did they even offer the less expensive? No I have to have PREMIUM AND PAY FOR IT OR THEY DELETE THE HOURS OF WORK I PUT IN FILLING OUT THE FORMS.

    Do you think that my decades of paying for their software made any difference to them? No. I told them my age - 76 - and trying to get this filed, but they just don't care. So, they erased all my work and I went to another company that charged me $22 to use and file my return with them. That price is similar to the 2023 H&R Block software that I used last year. I give them one star, but should be no stars, because of their tricking me into buying their top of the line needless software.

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    Punctuality & SpeedTransparency

    Reviewed Feb. 7, 2025

    Prevented from filing a federal return because a "worksheet" which is part of Form 1040 Schedule C has not been correctly updated to be approved by the IRS. This is a software issue and the company will only "perhaps" have it fixed by 2/14. Complained to HR Block to no avail. Why do they sell a product that is incomplete??? I've been their client for a long time... I HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM LIKE THIS! My loyalty means nothing...

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    Staff

    Reviewed Feb. 5, 2025

    Me and my family had the best person that explained very very well. Her name is Terry. I accidentally made him really bad review on her and I wanted to change it but to let everyone know she is amazing of what she does.

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    Refunds & PayoutsStaffLoan ProcessHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed Feb. 4, 2025

    I went to the Bardmoor location in Clearwater Florida and was lied to from the minute I walked in until I left, they wouldn't tell me things up front. It took over four and a half hours to do one tax return. I had three of them and then she told me they're $100 a piece to file my taxes. I went in there to do all three to get rapid refund and then they finally told me they can only do the last year and it wasn't enough to do a rapid refund after we finished filing so I got stuck paying $142 total for something I could have done at home in under 5 minutes. There's a $42 bank loan and I never got any kind of loan. Total rip off, very unhappy.

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    Sales & Marketing

    Reviewed Feb. 4, 2025

    Filed my 2023 taxes on free online and they are still pending. Why haven't you guys sent in my taxes. Can't get no answers because it's a free site. They want me to upgrade. Meaning it's not free. Scam.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Feb. 3, 2025

    Hello, my mom is 90 years old and we had her taxes done at the johnston ri office. They messed up the tax return real bad and overcharged her. I had to step in and it is a year now and the claim has been fixed by my own intervention and they took $400.00 out of her account without her ok. Fraud. Stay away, and go to professionals.

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    Refunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Feb. 2, 2025

    I have been supporting my boyfriend and his children 100% financially all year. No income other than from myself. I had permission from him and the mother to claim them as dependents, because again, I’ve supported them all year. My boyfriend is also disabled and was told I couldn’t claim him either. I was told I could not claim anyone as dependents because we were not married… I know that the definition of a dependent is not that black and white… That being said I proceeded to speak with a tax lawyer (family member), checking with other tax experts, as well as researching IRS tax filing policies and procedures, I was able to get the information I needed.

    This is not my only poor experience with H&R Block. I also filed my 2023 taxes with them, with proof of filing. I never received my refund. When I went to check on it with the IRS, I was made aware that I had no 2023 taxes transcript because The IRS never received my return. I’m going to have to pay to redo those taxes myself to make sure they get done properly. I put 100% trust in this company to handle my taxes… I was left disappointed. I will never recommend trusting this company to do anyone’s taxes.

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    Customer ServiceTechSales & MarketingPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Feb. 2, 2025

    I have been a H&R Block online customer for over 10 years. I have always been satisfied with the program. Every year I have been sent an email with a discount for my filings. This year (2025), the discount I received in the email stated the discount expires at 11:59 pm on 2/2/2025. It also stated I would have to file & pay before the expiration date. Since the government only requires that 1099 forms are sent out no later than 1/31, I am still waiting to receive a 1099. After speaking with H&R Block customer service, I was told that there was nothing they could do, I could not get another discount code! VERY DISAPPOINTED!!! Will be using another online service from now on.

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    PriceRefunds & PayoutsRates

    Reviewed Feb. 1, 2025

    I have used H and R Block for 16 years now. I will never again let them do my taxes ever again. I have always owned my own small business so the price to get my taxes done has always been high. I'm talking no less than 450 every year to get them done BTW. Anyways I like most people these days always do the refund advance due to needing the extra money after the holidays have drained my family and myself and have always been granted the max which used to be 3500. However I've never been approved for the refund advance before Christmas even though I have never had a return that totaled less than 4500 in any year I have filed.

    Now come this year, I paid their outrageous fees again of close to 549 dollars, brought them in 4 new customers, didn't get the referral bonuses they promise, and was only given an advance of 500 dollars. Which BTW was the same amount every person I had brought there this year and all gotten approved for and they all varied in backgrounds, job titles, w2s in hand, and small business owners.

    I believe that they raised the refund advance amount to 4000 to draw more people in but still only give everyone a 500 dollar advance after having to go in person to even get an advance, pay the crazy amounts they want, and then pay the 42 dollars they make you pay to put your return on and emerald card to even be allowed to apply for the advance, and then the 55 dollars they charge for the peace of mind and tax identity shield bundle. Which I also opt into getting every year faithfully and have been audited 4 times now and have had to handle the IRS all by myself each time. Rip off!! Go anywhere else to get your taxes done please 🙏

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    PricePunctuality & SpeedStaffRates

    Reviewed Jan. 29, 2025

    By far, I have found over the last seven years that HRB offers the best around service. If you need help with an online return, their toll-free # picks up pretty fast and I've used it on a few occasions and was never asked to pay. I actually tried their top competitor and HRB definitely is the superior product. I think you might know who I'm talking about. HRB's price is much better also. I mean, way better. I highly recommend the online version. No CD required. I also went to an HRB office to drop off some paperwork a couple of times and it was convenient and they were very nice people. Ok, enough said. I give HRB 5 stars compared to its closest competitor at maybe 3 stars.

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    CoveragePriceRefunds & PayoutsStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 29, 2025

    Horrible. I had to keep going back until the Agent got it right. Also, the agent made an error and I was expected to pay for that. When I complained, he said he got permission to make the correction without an extra cost to me. They claim their work is guaranteed. If there is a problem, even if it is their mistake, the first question is, did you BUY insurance with us so the cost of refiling could be covered. Never Again.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Jan. 28, 2025

    I haven't really had too many issues with the H&R Block online program. However, this is the second year they have had a glitch. My complaint is I sent a message and no one replies, and I am not about to pay to speak to a tax person when it's their error. The program glitch is in the state portion. None of the deductions are moving over to figure the state taxes. The program is taxing our entire income without deductions. The state says I owe them a ridiculous number which knowing what it has been in the past that number is not even close. I went and created an account with Turbo Tax and the federal number matched with the H&R Block number, and showed a much different number for the state. Everything transferred over and the number is definitely more in keeping with last years return. So I figure if I post this someone will look into it. Hopefully other people haven't filed willynilly because it may not be correct.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Jan. 27, 2025

    If you use the free version you will not get to speak to a live rep until you upgrade even then they leave you on the chat for almost an hour and have no clue what they are talking about. TurboTax is better in my opinion.

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaffRates

    Reviewed Jan. 18, 2025

    It is worst service I have ever seen. They really ruined my 6 month with their bad service, they did not solve my problems, Gave me appointment. I went, I couldn’t find someone, they wanted extra money. Please do not go Friendly avenue especially Mr **. I am helpless. I need someone to help me. Their main interest is just customers’ money not problem

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    Reviewed Jan. 15, 2025

    I use the online tax file with a tax pro. Said it would be $42 it was $400, said that I would get the early refund advance. The same day I received an email saying someone would call me within two days to check the my information was correct. I got an email the next day saying that I didn't qualify for it. My tax expert was very unresponsive. I could not speak with him personally. They would not answer emails and they could not explain what I called, why it cost that much to do my taxes when I claimed nothing at all except for my W-2 and unemployment

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaffResolution

    Reviewed Jan. 14, 2025

    Do NOT file your taxes with H&R Block. They took the money that I owed on my taxes and did not give it to the IRS, this is proven through my bank account records. Then, they won't look into it without scheduling and charging for an appointment. There is no number to call for H&R Block Online. The 1 800 number makes you pay for a recurring membership to speak to a representative. This is crazy! So now my options are to pay for an appointment to maybe resolve it or repay the IRS.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2025

    Highly disappointed in this company. They do not stand behind their product or services. Peace of mind is a piece of joke. They do not honor any of this, I did not. Recommend you spending the extra money. In the end they don't care, do not honor anything. They will leave you in the dust in the end.

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    Customer ServiceStaffLoan Process

    Reviewed Jan. 12, 2025

    Kim ** from Burnsville Marketplace did my family's returns. She filed two simple one W-2 tax returns, but completely gave us the wrong information on the third return. This return had 529 funds that were used in 2023 for paying off a school loan under 10k. Kim initially told us that the IRS tax form was incorrect and to call the financial institution to correct it. Kim was wrong and did not understand that 529 funds are not taxable. After 7 months of emails to her that she never responded to she never once admitted that she did not know how to complete this return. The office manager and district manager were absolutely no help. The district manager said he conducted an "investigation" and found that Kim did nothing wrong.

    There is no way that he even reviewed all the emails to Kim where I explained the education funds rules to her and sent her the IRS Publication highlighting the same. We had attorney's fees because of the misinformation she had given us. Be cautious of this preparer. She's arrogant and the first thing she'll tell you is that your documents are wrong if she doesn't know what she's doing. We took our documents to a CPA firm where they asked us for more information where to find it and filed our return no problem and way less than H&R Block would have. We will never have H&R Block do another tax return.

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    PricePunctuality & SpeedLoan ProcessRates

    Reviewed Jan. 10, 2025

    23 years with H&R Block. I will never use their services again. Most single parents pay their astronomical prices to get our taxes back early this year. They screwed me royally for 23 years. I have gotten the Emerald Advance max amount this year. I got $250. Not only that their tax calculator is off by over 2,000 something dollars so you think you're getting more than what you're actually getting. I'm not sure what H&R Block has changed but I'm sure there's going to be a lot of single parents never doing business with them again. Shame on you H&R Block. There's a lot of other places to go do taxes. Somebody else will be getting my business. Not only that. They charge $50 or more for the loan. Rip you off left and right. Not a good place to get your taxes done. I do not recommend.

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    Reviewed Jan. 9, 2025

    I wish I could give them a zero star rating! I left my review yesterday in details, but they managed to remove it. A tax preparer at Milpitas office, Milpitas California, stole my identity and ruined my life. I'll post videos of my detailed story on all the social media platforms in the near future.

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    Reviewed Jan. 8, 2025

    H&R Block does NOT refund any taxes and penalties incurred from IRS even when it is 100 percent their "TAX PRO's" error. Their tax pro Tammy ** in Long Beach MS sent to IRS a filing I never saw. I was given and signed for a different tax return in Feb. 2024. I immediately sent a check with the amount on my tax return as well as the IRS Voucher I was given by their "TAX PRO". In June 2024 I received a letter with penalties and interest from IRS stating I underpaid. I called and spoke to many H&R people who claimed it was no one at H&R's error.

    After many more calls I spoke to IRS. As we compared my tax return from H&R to the one IRS received the figures were different on many lines. I went into H&R during their very limited hours of operation in JULY and after dealing with another 3 or 4 employees they finally realized their "TAX PRO'S' Error. An Amended tax form(the ONE I originally signed and received was sent to IRS) sometime in July by Edmond **. The ERROR was corrected. In the meantime, I sent monthly payments to IRS to avoid further penalties and interest.

    I find out yesterday that I will not be reimbursed for my penalties and interest through no fault of my own. Reason H&R gave 1) I filed too late. They apparently did not read the notes, I filed in Feb. 2) I did not buy their insurance, I was given a quote of $150 to file my taxes when I made the appointment It cost $355.00 for an incorrect filing that I am still trying to get H&R to make right and why should I buy insurance to take care of THEIR errors? That's not what they advertise 3) This reason said because I still owe IRS, Again I fixed their mistake with IRS and owe nothing.

    I will continue to tell everyone I know to stay clear of this shady outfit until I am reimbursed for the cost they have caused me. Even their Tax analyst Edmond ** agrees with me that I have been wronged by his company. He stated "YOU SHOULD SUE H&R Block." I have been given two case numbers over the last year #** and #**. Come on H&R, make this right. Taxes and penalties are $94.47. I have no intention of wasting any court's time over this amount and taking your employer's advice but I will continue posting this. Thanking you in advance for looking into this

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    Reviewed Jan. 3, 2025

    A quarter of my taxes were not included in the filing process for 2022. The preparer did not request adequate documentation in her filing, did not follow up with me to verify all documents were provided, and then proceeded to blame me for failure to provide them as though the only reason their service was utilized was for any other reason than to assist in that process. I ended up owing a staggering amount in back-taxes (plus interest). After paying the additional amount, I filed for the reimbursement for the interest from H&R Block and after more than six months of watching them fumble around like idiots and going through six different individuals, I officially give up.

    Even the employees expressed frustration with their inability to do nearly anything beyond nothing. There isn't a supervisor or manager on site at three different locations I visited. There isn't a corporate phone number to call. They basically give you the following options: 1) Let us do your taxes; and 2) That's it. The number of poor reviews I've left could be counted on one hand, but I can't stress enough that this is the least competent company I've ever worked with from every, potential angle. Avoid at all costs.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageSales & MarketingPricePunctuality & SpeedOnline & AppRefunds & PayoutsStaffCommunication

    Reviewed Dec. 27, 2024

    I entrusted H&R Block to handle my 2023 taxes, and it turned into a nightmare. During a virtual appointment with my assigned tax preparer, Miko, I provided all my information, including entering my banking details in their online form. I assumed this would transfer automatically to my tax forms—unfortunately, I was wrong. Miko entered someone else’s banking information on my return, resulting in over $6,000 in refunds being sent to the wrong account.

    While Miko initially sent letters to the IRS and assured me I’d get the refund, she left the company shortly after and handed my account over to Morgan. That’s where the communication breakdown began. I called H&R Block repeatedly to speak with Morgan, only to be told he was unavailable. I left messages on his personal number and in the app, but aside from one response in May confirming they were “looking into it,” I never heard back. H&R Block’s customer service was no better. Every representative promised a follow-up that never came. Meanwhile, I spent hours on the phone with the IRS, hearing conflicting information ranging from “you’ll get your return eventually” to “we may not be able to recover your money.”

    This ordeal has had a devastating impact on my family. We needed that refund to cover expenses and ended up going into debt. While H&R Block refunded the cost of the tax preparation, it hardly compensates for the financial and emotional toll of their mistake. If H&R Block had been upfront about the limits of what they could do after sending those letters, I might have prepared differently. Instead, I was left to chase answers and face the possibility that I may never get my refund. I will not be using H&R Block again and strongly caution others to think twice before entrusting them with something as important as their taxes.

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    Reviewed Dec. 18, 2024

    I would highly recommend NEVER using their on-line service. My husband and I prepared our own taxes on-line and paid extra for a pro-review before filing. I should have realized after my first secure message with this “pro”, that paying for this service was a mistake. I had to pull regulation for them as they wanted to change my return quite significantly. I was left with feeling that all had been done. However, today I received a message from the IRS providing that I had not submitted my taxes. I went back on-line and there was nothing in there to show that I had completed anything for 2023. This is a mistake as I have history of the conversations.

    I attempted to call ALL lines for someone to help and I was taken back when I was told that before I could speak with anyone, I had to update to their Pro Plan. Oh and no live chat without the plan either. I ended up having to call a local office, she was helpful but could offer me no more than “It is in there” and “it is marked as complete”. She couldn’t send me anything she was showing. NEVER AGAIN! To add, I tried contacting the customer support line seen in other reviews. This sent me back to where I couldn’t get an answer in the first place.

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    Reviewed Dec. 3, 2024

    Oh my gosh, HR Block is sooooo bad and please don't use their service at all. They wait until last minute my tax deadline even though I submit all documentation 2 months before deadline they just kept my records and then they could not find my business tax return person, then they handed over to somebody else. Yes they did but she couldn't file my visions text and by deadline. She told me HR Block will refund late fee. Guess what - they denied.

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    Reviewed Nov. 25, 2024

    I attempted to fix a technical issue with their app and website. I started to explain to Savannah about my issue and she hung up. If I can't trust them to get me to verification then I can in no way trust them with my information. Even trying to figure out what was going wrong was met with disrespect and outright stupidity.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 19, 2024

    I have been using HR Block for ~10 years. In last few months, I received notices from NJ as well as Federal for deficiencies. H&R Block is not available to assist or help in any way. Very disappointing customer service during off-season. It is of no use if you are running a business just to file taxes. The real customer service comes in to play when you need to resolve tax deficiency issues. HR fails miserably, Will seek out CPA to do my taxes in the future.

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    Reviewed Nov. 17, 2024

    Don't use them! In 2020 I needed two returns, one for my income taxes and one for an irrevocable trust. The preparer added the trust income to my personal return and filed wrong forms incorrectly filled out. I had my lawyer send info on how to file for the trust, and even then, other Block preparers tried to straighten the mess out for months. I dealt with the IRS back and forth constantly until I found a knowledgeable tax accountant to finally straighten everything out in 2023.

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    Reviewed Oct. 29, 2024

    I tried using H&R Block to file taxes for an estate. Went to first appointment. None knew how to do that there. Made 2nd appointment while at H &R block with someone they said could help me. Went to second appointment. Said she had been double booked and can't help me but would file extension for me. That cost me 100.00. They wanted me to make a 3rd appointment and drive 45mins across county to get it done. Went to local CPA after that to get it done. Was quick. Easy. Was charged less than H&R Block was going to charge me. Still got charged late fees by IRS even though I was told I wouldn't due to getting extension. Save your money and go somewhere else.

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    Reviewed Oct. 24, 2024

    Awful service. Reached out to them on January 2023 to fill my taxes for me and my spouse, who required an ITIN, and it took almost three months to finally get to work with a specialist. After that, we got misled about the ITIN request process with the IRS and ended up delaying the whole process by 6 months. Now that we finally got the ITIN, our tax specialist has moved to a different company, and nobody seems to take responsibility for the state taxes we already paid and still need to be filed. We have missed the state tax deadline because of these people's incompetence and lack of professionalism. Definitely not recommended.

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    Reviewed Oct. 21, 2024

    I did a simple return. Four years later CA said my return and H&R Block said they couldn’t help since I did buy their insurance. I didn’t buy insurance since I trust them-BIG MISTAKE!! I do not recommend using H&R Block.

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 7, 2024

    First they make mistakes and even after paying over $700 plus the $75 in case they did make a mistake. The three people I dealt with to take care of the problem… First-laughed at me. Second said-sorry and ignored me. Third said-sorry forgot. DO NOT use them! They don’t back their work! I now am in collections and my over 800 credit score for the first time ever is now below.

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    Reviewed Sept. 20, 2024

    (There is nowhere to write feedback on the corporate call center) I’ve been an H&R Block customer for years, both in the U.S. and Canada, but after this recent experience, I will never use their services again. I called their customer service to get help with a simple question about my Canadian tax return and encountered what can only be described as a total nightmare.

    Not only were the representatives absolutely unhelpful, they were rude. They constantly overtalked me and refused to listen to my concerns. To top it off, one of them had the audacity to give me a fake phone number—an obvious marketing scam (800-561-2154) instead of directing me to the proper department. But the issues don’t stop there. After tax season, if you have any follow-up questions or issues, H&R Block’s secure messaging system is completely broken. Your tax representative doesn’t even receive a notification that they have a message, leaving you in limbo with no response or resolution. How does such a massive company fail at basic customer service and communication?

    I’m beyond disappointed—I’m livid. This company clearly doesn't value its customers and seems to care even less about providing proper support. I strongly advise anyone reading this to avoid H&R Block at all costs. I would appreciate someone from corporate actually taking responsibility for this horrendous experience and contacting me directly.

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    Refunds & PayoutsStaffHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed Sept. 20, 2024

    This company commits fraud with their employees. They lied on the amount of pay for a tax pro assistant hours. Then they didn't honor it at the end of the season. I was lied to by the district manager, Jacquie ** and office lead, Imani **. They totally mislead me and lied to my face. I tried to get HR to make up the difference. They refused. They didn't even give me a free return. The 1 perk they give employees. Also robbed of receiving. They totally used me and didn't compensate me.

    Fraud with employees, you know they do the same with the clients. Don't trust H&R BLOCK. ALL about selling the add ons to the clients. Look how many locations they have lost. Desperate for money. They have been sued by class action lawsuits in the past. #blockfraud

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    Reviewed Sept. 18, 2024

    I used H&R Block for the first time for filing my 2023 taxes. I went there because my regular preparer was so far from my home. I am now retired. The service was ok and price was very fair. BUT I provided IRS publication to them from my Disability Insurance Co. in regards to taxes on the income. Months later this very issue was now a serious issue. And I spoke to 2 people with the Co. to resolve the issue. Even told them I would pay for it. They said no, they would handle it. If your in trouble on a tax issue DON'T BE WITH H&R Block. I had to hire an accountant and a consult an atty.. H&R was useless and I never heard from them again. Avoid this Company. Unless you're 18 and working retail. They are TERRIBLE! ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM.

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    Reviewed Sept. 11, 2024

    I came to H&R because my previous accountant had retired. After seeing HIGHER PAYMENT than previous years that I had to pay I started questioning the process. I realized he is not familiar with S Corp and blamed me for not having told him. Then he misguided me that I have to work with two different agents WHICH IS NOT TRUE, ANY ONE PROF CAN DO BOTH BUSINESS (WHICH MAY USES S CORP AND PERSONAL) and that it was my responsibility to provide him with Sch. K or S corp. This all became evident because I had worked with a professional and took the time to bring him my earlier year taxes to show my payment was so high. Even after seeing my S corp on those he did not recognize the distinction in his work until I probed and started to compare and asked if he did use S corp. WHICH HE HAD NOT. And then I asked why would he not advise me of that option even if I had not brought my previous years.

    It was embarrassing to have to question him in the cubic setting of their office and I should have asked for a manager but did not want to embarrass him. No reasonable answer was given and further bad info was given. I should have never had to bring in past evidence, and his answers and lack of knowledge/competency would have cost me lots of money if I had just trusted H&R. In addition H&R broken system of access to a real supervisor/manager or any real contact besides bogus 800 numbers and phone service co. is so disappointing and harmful in actual help for an already overwhelming tax filing system. The advertisement of HELP and peace of mind in doing taxes are completely a lie.

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2024

    I had a terrible experience. The tax preparer never called me back, or answered emails (save one days later to say they got the document I sent to them). Over three weeks I've called, emailed, asking for progress, nothing. Goes to voicemail, no one at the office even picks up the phone. I'm on a deadline and it is very stressful. I finally called the main H&R Block line and the only thing they can do is to make yet another appointment for me to go in. So I have to go and chase down this person to even talk to them. I cannot believe how H&R stay in business this way. Terrible experience. I will be going in to retrieve my paper returns that I left with them, and do my taxes on a super short deadline, which is another pain point finding a new tax service this close to the deadline.

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    Customer ServiceOnline & AppRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Sept. 3, 2024

    During the past few years my tax returns were prepared using the H&R Block tax program. In 2022 and 2023 my tax returns were flagged by the IRS, and I was assessed a penalty. As a result, I informed the H&R Block customer service team and requested that they correct the deficiency in their tax program. They responded by telling me that the problem was mine and refused to correct the errors in their tax program or apply the “money back guarantee” promise on their website. As a result, 2023 will be the last year I purchase and use the H&R block tax program.

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    Reviewed Aug. 30, 2024

    So I had a last-minute issue where I had to file several years of back taxes and I needed them done fairly quickly. I walked in no appointment to the office in Shillington PA and my tax specialist ended being Lisa **, not only was she super helpful/efficient/friendly/supportive & just generally a wonderful person but she also RETURNED TO THE OFFICE ON A HOLIDAY FRIDAY AFTERNOON!!!! because I left me phone in the office. I would like this compliment to reach her manager because she deserves some kudos for that one! THANK YOU LISA!!! I look forward to enjoying that lobster!

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    Reviewed Aug. 28, 2024

    Absolute ripoff. We paid HR Block more than we received in a tax return. It was the lowest tax return my wife and I have ever gotten. They asked us zero questions, just emailed us to send them our W2s then when we showed up for our "appointment" we just sat there silently while some lady typed into her computer. She told us nothing, when we asked questions she just kept saying no, she DID NOT seem at all knowledgeable or qualified. It was a complete scam, DO NOT USE HR BLOCK.

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    Reviewed Aug. 21, 2024

    After spending hours on my federal and state returns, H.R. Block online, refused to file my return unless I spent $95 to have one of their "experts" review my returns. There was never any indication that an expert review would be required before I completed my return. This is nothing but a scam to wait until customers finish their returns but then hold their returns hostage unless they are paid an ADDITIONAL $95!

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    Reviewed Aug. 3, 2024

    Worse service I've gotten ever. They charge you twice as much when you are self employed but do NOT deliver what they say they will. They do a crap work (mispellings, not filing properly). They did not file my GST/HST and I got a notice of unfilled by the CRA. Tried calling them for 2 weeks and they keep saying someone will reach out in 3-5 business but it's been 14 days and nothing from them!!!! If you want to avoid trouble then avoid them at all cost!!!

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    Reviewed July 28, 2024

    Horrible experience. They didn't adhere to the "peace of mind" guarantee. It's basically worthless. They made a mistake on a previous return, which resulted in a letter from the department of revenue and a tax lien. It's been over a year and they still haven't resolved the issue.

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    Reviewed July 24, 2024

    I'm an actual CPA, and I have NEVER seen an accurate tax return prepared and filed by H&R Block. They have no oversite or review process to verify the returns they file are accurate. They hire whoever, and just let them file returns willy nilly! Every single time we get a client who previously went to H&R Block, it is a gigantic headache filled with federal and state tax notices, amendments, confusion over how they even got their software to calculate so wrong, etc. I am literally begging everyone to stop going there. You are WAY better off trying to do your taxes using any online software, or if you have anything semi-complex, just pay a tiny bit more to go to a CPA Firm to make sure it's done correctly.

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    Customer ServiceOnline & App

    Reviewed July 17, 2024

    I had my 2023 income tax prepared for the first time with HR Block. On Memorial Day I got a notice on my phone HRBLOCK: Your one-time verification code is.... to log in to my account. I wasn't trying to log into my account. Someone accessed my account and changed my email address. I contacted Hr Block. They sent me an email with the department that handles this. I called multiple times to see what they were doing about the breach and never got a return call. After multiple calls I kept getting the same response from them, "We will escalate your claim and call you in 3-5 business days". Still no call, so at this point I am deleting my account. I am writing this because I wonder who else this happened to. Was I an isolated issue or has their whole system been hacked? This is very irresponsible in my opinion and should be addressed.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed July 15, 2024

    In 2022 I used H&R Block just I had done in previous years. Then, my return never arrived. I call IRS and they confirmed that my return had been sent to H&R Block's bank and gave me the routing information. I tried to use the info to get my return, but customer service would not look into it. I called and called, I couldn't get anywhere with them, international service answers the customer service calls. If you decide to use H&R Block, think twice.

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    Reviewed July 12, 2024

    Filed our taxes in 5/15/23. Paid $780 for this service. It took till March of 2024 and 3 people to get that done. They are refusing to reimburse me for the “failure to file” fines from the IRS. I’m responsible for a month but the other 10 months, is their fault. Customer service on phone and office is horrible. I can never get connected to a manager. They refuse to transfer my call or give me a number to call. I’ve never heard of a business doing this. They took my money and waited 10 months to get the job done right!! Refusing to connect or give me a number to a higher up is ridiculous!! No one ever calls me back, like they tell me. Will be reporting them to the BBB.

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    Reviewed July 11, 2024

    For over ten years I've used their software. I had numerous issues with my state filings, and no support from H&R. I am done with them. Every year they make mistakes. When I called and asked for support they will only pay for late/ and penalty costs, not my time, the error in the state tax, that their software created. DO NOT TRUST THEIR SOFTWARE FOR BEING CORRECT, OR THEM, THIS IS A FRAUDULENT BUSINESS PRACTICE.

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    Reviewed July 3, 2024

    Fairview Heights office is terrible. Filed my form 4/13/24 but after 4/20 could not get anyone to respond to text or emails or telephone messages. The 6 /25 got a letter from Illinois revenue that there was an error on my tax form. Called the office and left messages and emailed. Could not get anybody to respond. Finally this morning got thru and set up appointment for 3:30 today. Got just about there and Cara called and said she was scheduled to meet me at 3:30 but she is just learning and I need to meet with someone who knows what's going on. Called after I drove almost there and canceled a dentist appointment to get taxes resolved. What is going on. Please answer your phones and emails or phone messages.

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed July 3, 2024

    I would not recommend anyone use H&R Block for small business formation. They are notable for lack of professionalism in handling my case. I initially used H&R Block to expedite the process, but they have done nothing but make error after error. The grievous mistake is asking me to send in an original copy of a Certificate by Regulatory Board, which I spent time and an application fee to ascertain, only to lose it in their office, making no effort to contact me to relay such news. I only found out when the state itself contacted me. It has been more costly for me in terms of time and expenses to go through H&R Block Business formation than to directly apply to the state myself (in which I would have undoubtedly sent in the correct documentation as requested). Since my small business is a medical entity, this has caused unacceptable delays in patient care. Avoid at all costs.

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    Reviewed June 27, 2024

    Don’t go to them!! I paid money to get my tax prepared since Feb. They filled the tax forms wrong and I’ve been chasing them to correct no one to hold accountable of the mistake or resolve the case!!!’ Bad service! Don’t go

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    Reviewed June 21, 2024

    My account was hacked and H&R Block allowed a fraudulent claim to be processed in January to the IRS. It wasn't until tax session when I filed my taxes that I they realized it. I have had an open case for 3 months and have contacted them many of times to find out what the recourse or resolution was. NOTHING!!! I've spoken to Tier 2 and DIY resolution department (Ruby) being on hold for an hour as we speak...I'm still waiting for her to get back on the phone after having me on hold for 30 minutes. This has got to be the most unprofessional, incompetent group I have ever dealt with. I HIGHLY recommend you take your business elsewhere. They still have not apologized for the breach of my social security or personal information.

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    Reviewed June 17, 2024

    If I could put negative stars, I would. In my opinion, the company should absolutely be dissolved. I'll start from the beginning: I filed my taxes myself this most recent tax season. However, a few weeks after this, I realized I had totally forgotten to include my income from a rental property that I have. Panicked and not wanting to screw up my taxes more, I went to an HR Tax Pro online to file an amendment. I explained my situation, sent the currently filed information, and answered his questions around what was missing (i.e. rental income). I had to explain about ten times what was missing. However, he told me he understood and that was that. I was charged $582 dollars for this amendment service. I had never filed an amendment before and was so panicked I did not look up how much it should cost. I was upset that it was so expensive, but paid it anyway.

    After the amendment was done, I was told I owed thousands of dollars with my new state and federal combined. I was so confused as to how that was possible and the person doing my taxes essentially ignored me and/or provided incomplete answers to my questions. Again, I was confused and upset at how expensive it ended up being (I am in the middle of wedding planning) but I paid it because what else could I do. About a month after that, I received a letter from the IRS telling me I owed another $400 dollars. I contacted my tax pro via the portal to ask what was happening. At this point I noticed it was a different tax pro helping me. No communication about why that change was made. She also gave me incomplete/unhelpful information until I pushed for a call.

    She evidently transferred me to someone else as I received a call from a man I hadn't seen on the online portal. I gave him a run down of the situation and he was stunned. I was not only completely (i.e. illegally) overcharged for the service, but I did not actually receive any service at all. Turns out, my taxes were done completely incorrectly. I'm talking wrong numbers, filed in the least optimal way, and the kicker, that I overpaid by one thousand at least. While on the phone, the man I spoke with promised a refund of my payment to HR as well as a re-amendment to determine the correct amount that I owed to the government. He called me the same week after he had fixed the amendment to let me know he was submitting it to the IRS, and to let me know that I'd be receiving a link to get my refund from HR. Great! Or so I thought.

    I get the link from their client services team, which is really an oxymoron. I clicked to get my funds via Zelle. Nothing happened so I waited a couple days. When there was still nothing, I reached back out via the tax pro online portal. She promised another would be sent soon. Nothing was sent. Instead of her doing it herself, she told me to call client services. Before I could do that, a new link was sent. This time I selected Venmo and again, nothing happened. I again reached out and was again told to just call client services. Annoying, but fine.

    I call the number given to me. I explain the situation, the person on the other side asks me a couple questions and then eventually tells me that she needs to transfer me to a different department. I get transferred. I again explain the same thing. The man on the other line doesn't ask me any questions but instead just tells me that he can't help and that he needs to transfer me to another department. I continue to be tossed around until, while waiting to be transferred, the line dropped. No one attempted to call me back.

    I call the office number closest to me, the number from which the only person who has been helpful in this process called me from. A man answers, I give him a run down. He creates an official complaint for me and tells me folks will reach out 3-5 days later. He also tells me that the person who did help me is gone on holiday and gives me no indication on when he will be back. I asked about the status of my re-amendment and was told that it can take up to 12 weeks. No one had told me that thus far.

    Since that last call, I have received another email from client services letting me know that payment failed and that they'd try to send another link. So, clearly no one was told that I just wanted a paper check. And no one has reached out to me about the official complaint that I filed. This has been without a doubt the WORST experience I've ever had with a company or client services team.

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    Reviewed June 13, 2024

    So I just wanted to put this out there that H&R Block is horrible to work with if you have any issues. We did our taxes this year with them because we had a bunch of different life events happen and we didn't want to mess anything up. Our biggest mistake was using this business. Payments and refunds aside, we got a letter from our local tax agency and was told we were missing information that was on a W-2. I called them and was told to call a different branch. I called again and was told they would handle it. I messaged the H&R Facebook for support and was told they would handle it. They closed my ticket without informing me or handling the situation. I had the ticket reopened and was told they would look into it. Still nothing. We ended up handling the situation ourselves. But for the money spent the customer service is horrible and we will not be using them again.

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    Reviewed May 22, 2024

    We had our taxes done by H & R Block in Sequim Wa.. We were told our preparer was sick twice as he didn’t show up on two occasions, we were never notified till we showed up needing our taxes done and we had no tax preparer. The second time we showed up a preparer in the back of the store said he’d do our taxes, we took him up on it, unfortunately the preparer made a mistake. We realized a mistake the next day as I went over the return, so we went back to the store as another preparer agreed it was a mistake, he sent in an addendum to the return. PROBLEM SOLVED? NO!! We’ve now been waiting approximately two months with the IRS In review of the returns (our tax money on hold)…

    The sad part is that we’ve been paying extra for the “Peace of mind policy“ H&R Block offers at an extra cost. I called customer support and have had a big run around case # **, and a new case # **…. I was asked, what could we do for you?, I suggested a full refund. I’ve been doing business with H & R Block for 15 years in another state paying extra for “peace of mind“ with no problems until now.

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    Reviewed May 13, 2024

    I worked for H&R Block this past tax season and it was my first season with them. Part of my job was sitting behind the reception desk answering calls. I did not find out until maybe the 2nd last week of tax season that all calls in and out of the office are recorded. No one told us this, and we are NOT telling customers either. I worked at a call center once and we had to tell them that the call is being recorded. There was an issue with a phone call near the end of the season, and my manager said don't worry about it because the general manager Tom can pull the call himself and listen to it. I was shocked. No one told me I was going to be recorded on calls and the customers don't know about it either, we were not telling them. I went through all of my hiring documents thoroughly and there was nothing in there indicating our calls were going to be recorded. This is against the law!

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    Reviewed May 10, 2024

    I will NEVER use them again. I sold a house in 2022 and had tax implications from that so I went to an HR Block office for the taxes to be done. Later in 2022 I had to file an amended return, which I feel is their fault, but I never pursued it. In 2023 I tried to get them to do my taxes again and the tax office wouldn't return my calls, saying they were too busy. Also would not answer emails. I got a letter from the IRS saying my 2022 taxes were done wrong and I owe more money. I have been trying to get HR Block to address their error all week. Now I'm told after calling corporate that I will get a response in 5 days to my issue. No accountability. No customer service. No one cares.

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    Reviewed May 9, 2024

    I have used H&R Block a few times. I've had no problems. But this tax year 2023, they really made things difficult. So if they mess up on your return, don't expect them to do anything! So, I filed my taxes, and the IRS rejected them - due to an on-line programming error - they didn't remove my 20 year old child. So I fixed that and sent it back in. The first time it was filed, in CO, my claim to the TABOR refund was on the State Tax form. When I sent the corrected form, it was not.

    I call H&R Block three times. The first time I was told that the online processing of the TABOR was not working and that I would have to call the Department of Revenue myself. The second time I called, I got a little more help. The third time they confirmed that I would have to file an amended return. So I'm trying to file an amended return and all H&R Block does is send you to the Colorado website to fill out multiple forms to file an amended return. Then you have to print all of them and then mail them. So, tell me this! I paid them $104 for my on-line tax returns. They made two mistakes and I'M the one that has to fix them. I'm so frustrated and pissed. I will never use them again!!!!

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    Reviewed May 8, 2024

    Downloadable software and customer service a disaster. Doing one return I found three errors in the software...one a major depreciation calculation that hasn't been fixed in seven weeks. Company policy dictates that any employee with tax knowledge CANNOT talk to a client. Imagine that. Also, when bringing software errors to the attention of the company, the response is: someone will look at this within five business days. Another error I brought to their attention may result in some taxpayers losing money...they corrected the error but did nothing to let clients know the error existed. So the people who lost money will never know...

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    Reviewed May 4, 2024

    Mr Jim && in the D'Iberville, Mississippi charged us $1,230 to do our taxes for 2023. He also conspired against us and shared our confidential signature. By doing this he committed a very serious crime. These people he allowed to use our signature obtained illegally .02 of 1 acre of our property. I'm so in shock by Mr Jim allowing himself to be bought with money and the level of crime he participated. This is my home. Our land. Mr Jim needs to be fired immediately.

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    Reviewed May 3, 2024

    After using H&R Block for years, I'm done. This year like every year I pay for tax expert assistance. I had questions about my returns but no one responded. As a result I paid for service I did not receive and paid more in taxes than I should have owed. I would not recommend Block and will never use them again.

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    Reviewed May 1, 2024

    I have a complaint about the settlement, I did the settlement with my husband in February and so far we have not received the refund. Because there is an error, i.e. incorrectly calculated. We paid over $400 and no one wants to take responsibility from H&R Block. We will certainly not go to someone who is irresponsible and does not want to help and straighten out the problem.

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    Reviewed April 30, 2024

    Do NOT waste your money! If you use them to file taxes or their "second look" nonsense, and there is any problem after April 15th, there will be no help given. I'm in bureaucratic hell now, have been for 14 months, and no help from them to get out of this loop. To be fair, there was progress made on 1 out of 3 returns, but that was not because there was help available.

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    Reviewed April 30, 2024

    I used the online tax pro and she did not file my taxes correctly, adding in my business stuff which I provided. I spent over 10 hours trying to get in touch with a tax pro to get that filed on my taxes and never heard from one. I called over 5 times and no one could help me. Each call told me they would schedule me with a tax pro and have 4 separate emails showing that and no one ever called me back. I asked for a refund after they did not complete my taxes, the tax pro messaged me through the H&R Block messaging and told me that she could not file my taxes.

    I would not use them. I was called by one lady asking for payment when my taxes were not completed and was charged, but nothing was ever resolved and my taxes were never completely filed with them. I asked for a refund on 4/16/24 and no one ever got back to me with a refund like they said. I called today 4/29/24 and nothing was resolved. I called twice, one time I got hung up on after trying to get escalated to the next tier and the next time I called, I was told again someone would set up a call with me with no resolution and no time frame of a phone call.

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    Reviewed April 26, 2024

    First time I used H&R Block online as an independent contractor. Didn't find out it was gonna cost me $115 to file until halfway through the entire process. Did NOT find out that expense was a possible tax deduction until after I filed, and through my own independent research. Will not be using this service again. Would not recommend this service to anyone.

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    Reviewed April 25, 2024

    After years of using Turbotax, I decided I am now too old and would give H&R Block a try for 2023. I regret not checking reviews more thoroughly. I went to the appointment with all information carefully detailed so it was only necessary to plug it into the system. It should have taken no longer than 30-45 minutes at most. When it came to my qualified charitable distribution, Gene had no idea where to put that. He persisted in saying it could just be used as a deduction and I had to argue with him repeatedly until he finally consulted another employee and together they figured it out. In total, I was there for 2 hours.

    At that point I had no confidence that the returns were correct but just wanted to leave. I refused the $39 refund transfer and just wanted to escape. I was shocked at the $380 I was charged and after complaining, a "$25 coupon" was used to reduce the fee to $355. Considering the fact that I was teaching the preparer about QCD, I thought it should have been seriously reduced. After being told the Fed and State returns had been accepted I was concerned about the Fed refund. After a couple of weeks, I received a letter from the IRS asking if I had filed a return. I went online as instructed and provided the requested information.

    When the return check arrived in the mail, I noticed there were errors in the address and felt thankful that it arrived at all. I then checked the H&R Block records and discovered Gene had misspelled the street name, had omitted the Apt. number and the +4 zip was wrong. No wonder the IRS was questioning who I was! Now I need to send a correction to the IRS. I will never again depend on a "professional" and will check and correct every line which should not be necessary considering the fees. Next year it's Turbotax again, stressful but a great deal less money.

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    Reviewed April 20, 2024

    I have used H&R Block for seven years and have been satisfied until this year. I have used Maribeth ** at the Amarillo Bell Plaza location. This year when I went to review the filing she had missed my carry over on capital losses. We corrected it and filed on March 5, 2024. I received my refund later in March. On April 19 I received a call at 12:00 noon that she had filed my amended return? I told her there was a mistake as I hadn't requested an amended return. She said I had brought in a late 1099 form but I hadn't. She said their office would be closed and all paperwork sent to district office after today. I went in and she had all of the file originals I took in and they had not scanned in one 1099 so I owed $888. The amended form was filed on today's date. They were cleaning out the office and found the 1099 but wanted me to believe someone had brought it in. Very dishonest and a terrible way to do business. I might add that I was on my way out of town to my sister's funeral. I will not use nor recommend this company again. VERY DISSATISFIED!!!

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    Reviewed April 18, 2024

    Attempted to submit my Federal taxes in the evening on April 14, 2024. Software repeatedly failed to connect to servers with Bad Gateway message. Software said file not transmitted. A search of the internet showed numerous people with the same message. On the morning of April 15, 2024, I noticed an email from HR Block saying that the IRS accepted my return (note - this was HR Block saying that, not the IRS). Software still said my return was not filed. Repeatedly tried to submit file and continued to get Bad Gateway message and file not transmitted.

    Finally had to print a paper copy and take my return with my payment to the Post Office. A couple of days later, I notice that the IRS deducted my payment from my checking account but had not cashed the check I was forced to send them due to software failure. I then had to cancel the check to avoid overdrawing my account. I've never had this happen with any other tax software. Stay far away from this product. You can't trust it. Someone needs to file a class action lawsuit!

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    Reviewed April 18, 2024

    2024 is my first time using H & R Block. And coincidentally, the 1st time in 40 years that I've ever had both tax returns rejected by Fed and state. What a terrible decision I made using H & R Block. Their overall incompetence and customer-hostile attitude is hard to process, and you can feel their toxic culture as you talk to their offshore sweatshop call centers, and their surly, rude American counterparts. Their website is almost as bad as Freetaxusa, and their AI is so primitive it doesn't even read key documents properly. The AI failures are jaw dropping-along with reps claiming to be "tax pros" when they know almost nothing about taxes.

    Their AI chat box is a total joke, worse than most and that says a lot since we all tend to agree chat boxes suck. So they botched both of my returns and then on 4/16 & 4/17 they essentially blamed me (after following all their prompts and doc uploads) after their "pro-review" said my taxes were flawless and ready to file. I did everything exactly right, but their cheap software was a total fail. One of their reps even got so frustrated with his inability to fix my returns, he recommended a "workaround" that was illegal and totally fraudulent. And he actually defended it! Incompetent and criminally shameless, this describes the 2024 H & R Block Tax Prep very accurately. Run for the hills from these jokers and don't waste your time and money on a company facing multiple class action suits and who are currently under DOJ fraud investigation. Hope I was clear on this.

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceStaffHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed April 17, 2024

    I used online H&R block, submitted tax on 4/13/24. Received email saying both state & fed were submitted then saw random email saying my tax was rejected IRS... When I went back into hr tax forms to fix they said they wanted $114 for a form I needed to file. So I paid it then the taxes still has errors. They wanted another $96 to help fix. It was never fixed... the chat feature for help is a joke. I ended up being told to print out forms & mail to IRS... now I will have to pay a late penalty plus I will most likely get audited due to the money-grubbing lying H&R tax service who only cares about charging fees & not helping resolve issues. HR tax also rejected my son's tax last year same stuff... Do not use this service, they do not help & just steal.

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    Reviewed April 15, 2024

    Mr Jim or James ** in D'Iberville, Mississippi is a criminal. I was never told I would be charged $1230 for my filing. I was never told that it would be this much. I brought a new customer this year!!! And my mother in law returned as a customer. He is the biggest fraud. Every employee in there was gasping at the overcharge. One even pulled my account up and looked to see why. I ask if it was legitimate. He said NO. I'm gonna keep complaining until I get a refund on this fraud charge.

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    Reviewed April 15, 2024

    They just lost a customer today. They were down for 15+ hours ON TAX DAY and weren't giving anyone any updates - no ETA on when it would be fixed, no guidance, etc. All they did was tell us to print and mail! Every time we attempted to send our return to the IRS, our accounts were charged $19.95. I was unaware of that at first, so my credit card was charged 21 times. :) They also tried hiding how many people were facing this problem - there were THOUSANDS of people panicking online and they continued to say "A small amount of our desktop users." Save your time and money and use a difference service. This was ridiculous.

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    Reviewed April 15, 2024

    I added the Tax Pro Review to my cart. When I was ready to file my taxes H&R Block prompted me to file an extension. I am filing by 4/15 so there is no need for me to file an extension except to allow time for the Tax Pro to review my taxes. Thus, I decided to forego the Tax Pro service. H&R Block would not let me remove the Tax Pro service from my cart. I had to call customer service and spend over an hour on the phone for assistance in having that one item removed from my cart. H&R Block, that is a dishonest and tricky way of doing business.

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    Reviewed April 15, 2024

    The H&R Block Company is bias, dictating and should be placed in an evil category!!! The software program forces an extra Adobe purchase for printing!!! Nothing can be placed or dragged onto a thumb drive and printing of individual forms is IMPOSSIBLE!!! The programmers of the software should be ashamed of themselves for not having the foresight of common scenarios!!!

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    Reviewed April 15, 2024

    I met with an H&R Block tax professional on March 30 and should have walked out at the initial meeting. This man could barely walk, had two hearing aides, and told me he was not computer literate, so he would need hard copies and faxes of everything, although I uploaded my documents to the HR Block website. I was amazed they would hire someone who was not computer literate, but that was no problem for HR Block. It's now April 15, and I do not have my tax filing, nor is anyone answering the home at the local or headquarters office. The corporate office says there is a 20-minute wait time. This is my last time using HR Block. They are going downhill.

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    Reviewed April 15, 2024

    H&R was recommended to me by someone who had worked for them in the past. I had a fairly complex filing but not too bad, just had a couple of jobs changes for my spouse, and I have a small business so I tried the E-file. And I'm still trying. Had many faux errors to review which were not errors. Went to file and the servers are down. Waited over 2 hours to chat with customer service. They certainly knew of the problem, their only answer was to keep trying. That was 11pm last night. It's after 8am now and servers are still down. This has been the worst experience I've had with a company. I have no idea how they are still in business. Whatever you do, use someone else to do your taxes. Even if you pay more in the end you will save time which is money anyway.

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    Reviewed April 13, 2024

    I was in the office 2 hrs and the fee was $500. Once filed and were given the forms, I found where they entered my income $4,000.00 over my actual income. Also, saw where they had marked yes to a question asking if I had any type of foreign account. Won't use them again. Will learn how to do my own taxes.

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    Reviewed April 12, 2024

    This has been the biggest hassle I’ve ever had to deal with. They make you an appointment and either reschedule them or you go in and they let someone walk in off the street and get ahead of you. I start with them doing my taxes online and when they finished they said that I had to go in to the office to have them done. He waited until he was finished to tell me this. So then it becomes a fiasco trying to finish up in an office. This is the first and last time I’ll use H&R Block. Never again.

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    Reviewed April 12, 2024

    The office in Franklin, IN is amazing. However the website is a joke. Customer service is a bigger joke. Tried to call to get a refund because online wanted to file an extension...no cancelation option and they already took my money!! Go to an office do not try online!! Tried calling, talked to 2 people, the third person got on an hour and a half in and we got disconnected!! Grrrrr

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    Reviewed April 12, 2024

    The tax software was so broken that I was unable to file through them. They misquoted the taxes I owed by over $500. I talked with them over the phone 3 or 4 times trying to do my taxes and they were never able to resolve my issue. Every time I spoke with them they recommended me to upgrade my service and told me that I must be entering my information wrong. I contacted them through the BBB to try and resolve my issues with them and were not able to give me a resolution. I will never be using H&R again.

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    Reviewed April 12, 2024

    I'm well-versed in doing taxes, been doing my own for many years. My 2023 return was complex, and HRB dropped the ball badly. I found a couple of errors in the forms (ALWAYS review the forms manually!). Worse, when I went to file, numerous errors cropped up - bad programming on their part. After fixing the forms manually (AGAIN!) I went to file and HRB tells me I have no free filings left (bloody hell?!). Activation code is correct. Had to pay them $9.95 to e-file. Never again. I'll gladly pay more for TurboTax next year.

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    Reviewed April 11, 2024

    Review for Online Chat assistance and Tax Pro via local office. The website offers 3 levels: Self-file starting at $0, File your taxes with expert help starting at $55, and Let a tax profile for you Starting at $89. All the above is nonsense. If you want help, that middle tier is useless. The online help could barely do anything. It also seemed like this might be sourced out. Every single thing to A LOT of explanation. The person attempted to help, and seemed to know the basics of the system, but then got stuck, and said we would have to reset and start from scratch after they attempted to "fix" something on their end (it was basically just trying to remove something that he advised I enter, but we should NOT have entered it). After being unable to fix unless they reset I just said forget it, and thought I would go with the upgraded service...

    When attempting to use the upgraded service offered online. they said they couldn't help over the internet (um, I was able to last year via HR Block). After mentioned they were unable to do it online via the web interface and/or video/audio conference. For some reason they weren't able to. I should have just walked away completely. I contacted the local office. They were able to do a phone conference. My taxes aren't that complex. A 1098 Mortgage and real estate tax, a 1099 R early. withdraw IRA, I had an exemption to avoid some of the tax penalty for early withdraw. That's it. 3 Items (and 1 supporting doc)

    When "working" with the "tax pro" she was not very professional. Using very casual language. If that was thinly thing, no big deal. However, I had to handhold her through the entire process. It is normal to go through and see if itemized or standard deductions are better. So we walked slowly through that. I advised that I should be partially exempt from the additional tax penalty on the early withdraw from IRA. Should could not understand the difference between EXEMPTION and Itemized deduction. After several attempts to define/differentiate. she seemed to understand. I was wrong. When telling her I qualify for EXEMPTION, because I see the criteria for medical expenses of over 7.5% of AGI, she again got stuck/confused, reverting to thinking about itemized deductions in terms of itemized DEDUCTIONS, versus the CRITERIA requirement to be EXEMPT from Penalties (the same expenses are used for both)

    I sent the links to the IRA page, which outlines the exemptions from tax penalties. I sent her other resources. I even outline the math. I ALSO DISCOVERED the Tax form necessary to apply the exemption (after I had incorrectly questioned if it is applied in a different manner. Still. while I was wrong the first time, it was a question. You would think a "PRO" would 1) Know the difference between an Exemption and a Deduction. 2) Know what tax form is necessary, or at least know that one is necessary, even if she didn't know the exact one. She was clueless about ALL of it.

    Throughout the process, I had to be the one to follow up. She never contacted on her own. Even after she requested I email her documents, and I did, there was zero response to my emails. I had to call to follow up. Here too, the office lady, didn't know how to transfer calls. The "Tax Pro" never responded to messages I left. I only was able to speak with her when she happened to be available. This took several attempts. Eventually, she said she couldn't do what I asked of her (apply my exemption). AND it took me calling her, for her to tell me this.

    I ended up going with TurboTax. The sign up process was much cleaner and seamless, unlike HR Block. We had connection issues, but nothing like HR Black which had problems with their systems which severely impacted each type of service level they offered. Turbotax options, and execution of those options were seamless, and I was able to do it all from home, online with the Tax Pro.

    I immediately stated I had the IRA early withdraw, but should be exempt from additional tax penalty AND wanted to also see if it's better to do Itemized deductions versus standard. This Tax Pro knew exactly what "exemption" meant, with no confusion, and I started exactly the same way I did with HR Block. I also had no need to advise of the tax form needed. This Tax Pro was on it. I ended up having to owe $1000 less than HR Block quoted (multiple times), WITHOUT HANDHOLDING like I had to with HRBLOCK. I was also able to go through the process in under an hour, and it only took that long due to connection issues. HR Block took days of back and forth with me doing all the follow up.

    Every aspect of this HR Block experience was atrocious from online help to office "service". It was made even more clear when working with TurboTax, how miserable the HR Block experience was. What is more sad is that I have been satisfied with them in previous years, with Tax Advisors who knew their stuff, and could also communicate well.

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    Reviewed April 9, 2024

    Because they make you pay for every little thing claiming they offer "free" services. When you can't even access your prior year's tax files for some simple information. I have so many complaints that it's not even worth putting into words. This company is not worth your time and will add hours while you try to figure out filing your taxes.

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    Reviewed April 8, 2024

    Review for the H&R Block in Holly Springs, GA. I never write a review, but I want other people to know the treatment I received from H&R Block. I had Sophia ** file my taxes for the year 2020. I had no issues filing my taxes with her until I got an audit from the IRS in 2023. Sophia ** told me to bring the paperwork to the office stating that “we would get this all sorted out”. I brought the papers to her and asked her how she put me in a tax bracket I was not qualified for? Why did she not tell me the eligibility here for this tax break, and why was I not told she did this? She never responded to any of my questions.

    While I was in Sophia’s office she told me she filed everything correctly, and I GAVE HER WRONG information. The requirements for the tax break was that I had to be 24 years old (I was only 20 and I am still not 24), another requirement being that I had a child (I never had a child and still do not). How was she able to do this then try to blame it on me? Not only did she make a mistake she also told me “I was ignorant to the law”. Is that not why you pay $500 for someone at H&R Block to do your taxes? The reason someone would go to a tax professional is to have professional help. That statement was absurd to say to a client and the fact my taxes audit shows that she is ignorant to the law. She used my age against me, trying to manipulate me for her wrongdoings. I could not believe I was treated this way.

    Eventually she wrote a letter in response to the IRS audit, stating that I did qualify for the tax break. She reassured me that she did not file my taxes wrong, and the IRS WILL drop the issue. I left the office feeling many doubts about the way Sophia ** had treated me and the way she handle my taxes. A few months later I received another letter from the IRS stating that they were not going to drop the issue, because I did not meet the requirements. I reached out to Sophia again because she said “if they sent another letter to let her know, as they may need more information.” I sent her the documents and she called me a few days later to inform me that “I have to pay back the IRS, they are not going to drop the issue because they hired more people to do audits.” Then she continued to say “This usually works and the IRS does not audit for this but I did not know they were going to hire more people.”

    She stated that she had spoken with two of her colleagues about the issue and they said the IRS was not going to drop the issue. She apologized multiple times on the phone and told me she would try to get my money back for filing my taxes through H&R Block. I never heard back from Sophia about resolving the issue. Therefore, I reached out to corporate to file a claim and everyone I spoke with on the phone told me the way she treated me in her office was unacceptable and taking a “chance” on my taxes was unlawful. I never heard ANYTHING back until I called again, and the representative told me that Sophia closed the case stating “She filed the taxes correctly”. How did she file my taxes correctly if the IRS’s Audit found a huge mistake? How do you allow a tax preparer to state they filed something correctly without a supervisor to look over it?

    I was on the phone with multiple people from H&R Block stating she did make a mistake and this issue needed further action. I have called H&R Block Corporate NUMEROUS times and have multiple different cases against this women. After being on the phone for 2 weeks about this case, the manager from this H&R Block told me she did not believe me. She thought Sophia telling me I was “ignorant to the law” was not calling me dumb. I would never recommend friends, family, or my worst enemy to H&R Block. She takes people for granted. Using people’s ignorance to the law to manipulate them and make them feel horrible. I am unable to comprehend how she is able to potentially ruin people’s finances and lives and gets out of it scot free. H&R Block is clearly liable for this error, yet they are not taking any responsibility for their mistake. They should at minimum refund my money they charged me to do my taxes.

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    Reviewed April 7, 2024

    I have had a great deal of respect for the professionalism of my tax preparer, who my wife and I have used for several years, and appreciation for H&R Block’s affordable rates and accessibility. After our last meeting with our tax preparer, I happily gave her an excellent review when H&R Block asked for feedback. However, what I subsequently learned was disturbing. At the end of our last session, she gave me the amount of my estimated quarterly payment but told me that since the State now only accepts online payments, she would not be giving me the vouchers and envelopes to send in to the State as she routinely does for the Federal estimated quarterly taxes.

    So, I went on the NY State site but had trouble opening up an account and called the State’s customer service line. The representative couldn’t help me open an account but suggested that it was perfectly OK to send it in by mail using the State’s IT-2105 form, which I subsequently did. I am writing this review because it doesn’t feel good to be given such wrong information, and I cannot understand why it was done. Sadly, it has eroded some of my trust in H&R Block and, even more unfortunately, in the tax preparer.

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    Reviewed April 4, 2024

    I wanted to take a moment to share some feedback regarding my recent experience with H&R Block in preparing my tax filings. While I appreciate the convenience and efficiency of your services, I was taken aback by the unexpectedly high cost associated with preparing my relatively straightforward tax return. It would have been beneficial to have a clearer understanding of the pricing structure upfront. The pricing seems somewhat arbitrary and dependent on the amount of return one expects. This lack of transparency can be quite disconcerting for clients like myself who value honesty and clarity in financial matters.

    Moving forward, I believe providing customers with more transparent pricing information upfront would significantly enhance the overall experience and foster trust and satisfaction among clients. I understand the importance of running a profitable business, but as a customer, it's equally important for me to feel that I'm getting fair value for the services rendered. I hope you consider this feedback as you continue to serve your clients. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I will not be using this service again because of the vague information around pricing. Sincerely, Neko.

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    Reviewed April 4, 2024

    Spent 2 hours last month at a local H & R Block getting taxes done. The person doing our taxes was professional but did not seem to know what he was doing with their software. He had to ask coworkers how to input thing. We spent 2 hours there for a simple return. Come to find out weeks later our taxes were never e-filed when I went to check on our refund status. They could not give a reason as to why they were not filled. After looking over my taxes at this point....I was suspect that something was wrong seeing we owed $2100 more then what we paid last year but did not want to go back and complain seeing we had spent 2 hours their prior.

    Anyway there were multiple mistakes found after I just reviewed them. My business mileage was never inputted...we expressed when we checked out for $480.00 that we were paying $2100 more then we did last year when I did them...but were assured everything was correct. We had a busy few months but were just happy to have them done and I would not have looked into it further if things had been e-filed properly. We have an appointment in 2 days with someone else there to go over everything. I should have just done them myself. INCOMPETENT CROOKS.

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    Reviewed April 2, 2024

    We used H&R Block for the first time last year. We paid $400 for their best service. When we went to do our taxes this year we found out they made 3 large errors (including omitting an entire w2) and we had to file an amendment.

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    Reviewed March 29, 2024

    I will NEVER use H&R Block again. Price was OUTRAGEOUS! I literally paid 32% of my return to them. For the amount of time it took muliplied by the amount I paid, it equals a little over 8400 an hour. They made mistakes in my filings, and is STILL causing delays WEEKS later. They are "professionals" , but tell me they have "no idea" what is wrong. Now, it's ME that has to fix THEIR mistakes.

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    Reviewed March 28, 2024

    I selected to have a Tax Pro help with my return and they never got in contact with me. After several days I called their customer service to try to get help. I called several times to find out what was going on and got a different answer every time. Eventually I told their rep that I wanted to downgrade my service because I didn't want to pay for a Tax Pro who never contacted me. The customer service rep removed the Tax Pro but did not tell me that HRBlock.com deletes your entire return anytime you downgrade the product (including removing a Tax Pro). Working with HRBlock has been extremely frustrating and now I need to start my return over again (with another company).

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    Reviewed March 22, 2024

    H&R Block is not up front about their pricing. If I had known how much they would charge for a simple self-employed tax return, I would have gone elsewhere. I paid over $500 for 40 minutes of work for H&R Block to prepare and submit my tax return. I had everything prepared, the only thing they need to do was to enter the numbers. DO NOT trust the App for pricing as there are hidden fees that they do not tell you about. H&R Block is a rip-off, do not use them, you will be sorry as I am.

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    Reviewed March 21, 2024

    I used them to file taxes for a relative who had used them in the past. Admittedly I was wholly unfamiliar with the relatives taxes and went to H&R Block because the relative had used them the prior 3 years. They filed information incorrectly using an email as back up rather than confirming the information that was available on 1099. There was the penalty and interest assessed. I did go to an office (my original office was closed) within 60’days of the notice (as required for their offering of ‘peace of mind’ - I was unaware of the time restraint) the representative did not note this in the file nor did she explain the time restraint. When I went to get it sorted with the original office the worker admitted the error but said I was outside the time line so they would not honor the ‘peace of mind’ agreement which I also paid extra for because as I stated these were not my taxes. Go ANYWHERE else.

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    Reviewed March 14, 2024

    We used H&R Block in person tax preparation service for many years. It was not the cheapest option but was very convenient and we trusted them. We intended to use them for life. But this year (2024) they sent a personalized email (under the term 'fileversary') to us with an obvious misstatement. This was a personalized message, not a generic email with typical marketing hyperbole. I called their help line to determine whether the email was fake or real - it was real, so I had the issue escalated, and confirmed that their records had the correct information about this personal topic, so the personalized email was an outright LIE.

    The help line people were very pleasant, but even after many calls and multiple escalations over 5 weeks they were totally unable to reach anyone in the corporate office who cares that they lied to a 'customer for life'. Multiple emails and snail mail letters to the marketing department and CMO Jill Cress also generated no response. Stay away if you don't want to be lied to. We are going to a competitor this year.

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    Reviewed March 12, 2024

    I had a very unsettling conversation today with an unsympathetic H&R Block manager by the name of Amber **. She called me because I filed a complaint against the Palm Harbor, Boot Ranch branch because I had left them 6 different messages over a period of one month to come in and go over my taxes. What's worse is I referred my niece to them who also made two (2) calls, ALL calls were never returned to either of us.

    I have been with H&R Block for over 15 years. I also stopped into the office and left three (3) different messages with staff, asking to have Josh (tax representative) or Joe (office manager) to return my calls, NONE were ever returned. There was no empathy whatsoever from Amber. She was uncaring, condescending and rude. Entire call was documented. She had no desire to diffuse the situation, no apology was made, no empathy whatsoever, Amber could care less. What she did though was make up one excuse after another for not being able to return my calls. First excuse being that someone broke their leg, second excuse there was a serious car accident and the list goes on and on. She was rambling and rambling, trying to justify why my calls could not be returned.

    Amber NEVER took into account that I had been trying to reach this branch for OVER a month AFTER I had dropped off all my tax forms a month ago. She NEVER took into account that I've been a long-standing customer who has paid over $20,000 in fees to H&R Block. She never took into account the amount of trust customers place with H&R Block in handling very personal information. She never listened to me when I told her that I received a call from H&R Block's call center asking me to pay what I owed for doing my taxes. When the call center rep called, I informed them that I've been trying to reach someone at that office for over a month so I could come in and sit down to go over my taxes. This is customary for customers to do at H&R Block before making payment.

    I was stunned as were the business people in the room that heard the entire conversation, because Amber was on speaker phone. Two of these people have been long standing customers like myself with H&R Block along with my niece. I am stunned at the lack of concern Amber showed me and blatant disrespect. She offered no apology whatsoever, just numerous excuses and talking down to me. I would expect this coming from a man, but never a woman. I would've hoped for more respect and sympathy from a woman, I received anything but that‼️ After she hung up, I felt like I had just been scolded! Needless to say, she ruined my day.

    I just don't understand the lack of respect and unethical behavior this woman showed. Needless to say this will be the last year I ever deal with H&R Block and they also lost three customers as well. Shame on H&R Block for allowing this type of behavior to go on. They are terrible at this office. Josh also never responded to us after several messages were left for him as well. The only person that I spoke to today that showed any type of sympathy and professionalism, was Joe the branch manager. I ended up calling to speak to him after I had not heard from anyone after a month of trying. To add insult to injury, Josh who did not return any my calls is supposedly going to be the new office manager, and Joe will be retiring. A very scary thought‼️

    Regards,

    Carl

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    Reviewed March 11, 2024

    I'm using H&R Block Business software. The software does not carry income from 1099 forms to State form PA41. This occurred last year (fixed eventually), this year (still not fixed). Reporting problems is very time consuming. There is no mechanism to report on-line. Getting to a human takes forever to get through and then to convince them that they have a problem. If you have any return, other than the basic, H&R is not for you.

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    Reviewed March 11, 2024

    I filed for the free tax. By the end of filing they charged me a $55 fee for deluxe federal return. That I didn't sign up for nor would it allow me to delete. Then at the very end, they charged another fee, this one was for a $39 refund transfer fee. I requested to have my refund direct deposit instead of their card.

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    Sales & MarketingPriceRates

    Reviewed March 9, 2024

    I had a pretty basic return. I had 1 w2 and my wife had 3 w2s. Some basic stock sales and that's about it. H&R Block changed me $700.00 at the end of doing taxes! This is total theft! Do not give this predatory company any business, they are thieves and are not upfront about pricing. No way should a basic tax return cost $700! I could see this if I had a business but I do not. They want to do work and slap you with whatever amount at the end of completion. No way will I ever give this company another dime and I suggest you not as well.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageMaintenanceStaffTransparency

    Reviewed March 9, 2024

    I have been trying to file my taxes since the end of February, to no avail. First after saving the entries, the software throws them away. They have spectacularly failed on the clean vehicle form, which has never worked and now after the Alleged fix, it still does not work. but never mind they will fix it in the next update. The only problem with that reasoning, they said that last week. I have reported this same complaint to the customer services department multiple times. This latest time the service rep asked if there was anything else that they could help with, other than actually helping me with their faulty software, this of course was after I asked for a supervisor.

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    PriceMaintenanceStaffBillingResolutionHonesty & Transparency

    Reviewed March 7, 2024

    On 2.17.2024, Sandra ** from HR Block in Orange CT completed my 2023 Federal 1040 and determined that I owed $2002 to the IRS. I authorized her to have it automatically withdrawn from my bank. On 2.22.2024, I returned to Sandra ** to complete a 2023 Fed 1040x because I found another W2 form. During the processing of the 1040x she was unable to allocate the $2002 that I had already paid therefore the 1040x indicated, erroneously, that I owed $2187 when in fact it should have been only $185. At that moment, I told her to remove the automatic payment option so that I wouldn’t be over charged. She assured me that she did just that.

    On 2.26.2024, there was another automatic withdrawal from my bank by the IRS for the amount of $2187. I immediately contacted HR Block & Sandra to inform them that I did not authorize this transaction. Sandra informed me that the 1040x was rejected so she had her manager, Kimberly **, fix the issue including the appropriate amount due which should have been $185. I learned this was not true.

    I requested that Sandra contact the IRS to explain my issue and was informed by the IRS agent that HR Block pushed through the same exact (wrong) 2023 Fed1040x a total of 3 times. Additionally, Kimberly ** was the one who pushed all 3 amendments through. This was done without my knowledge, consent or signature. I’m very concerned that these duplicate erroneous 1040x forms will be reprocessed by the IRS and I will not have funds in my account to support those withdrawals if they occur. In the meantime, I’ve been struggling financially due to their mistakes and I’m unable to pay some of my bills. I want the public to know to stay very far away from HR Block especially Sandra ** and Kim ** who are totally dishonest and incompetent.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed March 2, 2024

    There is a software glitch in Schedule C that does not tally all of the expenses. Customer support is directed to self-help and after 20 minutes when you finally get someone, they pass you off to someone else who hangs up on you. I called the local office and was told to call the national office - they don't use the same software - and that office made it clear they didn't care and also hung up on me! I figured a work-around, so I guess I don't care either.

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    Customer ServiceRefunds & PayoutsStaff

    Reviewed March 1, 2024

    I've used HR Block online tool to file taxes for years. This year I opted to get a professional review of my taxes and wanted to ask questions regarding my 2023 return. I decided to use their Tax Pro Review Deluxe product. They never replied to my request for a meeting AND did not make one change on my return or help in any way for the additional money I spent. But they did submit my return after I said to heck with it. THEN gave me a hard time about asking for a refund for the service. Plus for the first time ever in over 40 years of filing taxes, my refund is delayed by the IRS. Coincidence? I think not. Never again.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 29, 2024

    Port Orange H&R Block was incompetent and very unprofessional including Racism. I was referred to this Old man who picked up his flip phone to prove he is not up to technology and complaint of the HR app people are using.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 25, 2024

    What an unprofessional joke of a company. About a week ago we went online and set up an appointment because we needed a tax expert to help us with a situation. When we arrived for our appointment, they told us that the lady we were scheduled with wasn't there. To try to remedy the situation, they scheduled us for an appointment 30 minutes later, at a different location. When we arrived they told us that the lady we were scheduled with wasn't there (again), but that someone else would help us.

    We sat down with this other lady and went over our situation, providing her with a bunch of documents. She seemed sincerely eager to assist us. At the end of the meeting, she told us that she wanted to go over everything with her manager, and that she would contact us no later than Wednesday. On Thursday, after not hearing from her, we called the office. They told us that she was not there, but scheduled a phone meeting for us for Friday at 6pm. They also told us that we could message her through their online system. I sent her a message, along with some more backup documents. Oddly I noticed that none of our original documents were in our online folder anymore.

    By 6:30 Friday evening we had not heard from her, so we called the office. They said that she wasn't there and wouldn't be in until Sunday. Today I went online to send her a message to remind her that we need to have a resolution, or at least contact the IRS, by March 4th. I received an immediate error stating that we are not authorized to send messages through their system. Basically they decided that our situation was something that they didn't want to take on right now. Instead of telling us that they're unable to help us, they just deleted our files and blocked our account from contacting them. Unbelievable and SO unprofessional.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 25, 2024

    I received an email from H&R Block Tax Identity Shield saying "Tax Identity Shield has successfully confirmed your identity on the 2023 return you recently filed with us." I had not filed a return with H&R Block for 2023 or any other tax year. The email also said, "If you didn't recently file a return, contact us immediately at 855-472-8657." When I called that number, the customer service agent said she could not help me unless I have her my full SSN and my date of birth. What? They couldn't even tell me how to remove my email address from the account.

    They couldn't tell from my full name and last four of my SSN if a return had been filed in my name. I wasn't asking for anyone's information. I just wanted to find out (from H&R Block's supposed identity theft prevention service, Tax Identity Shield) if I needed to be worried about identity theft and do anything to prevent it. But they couldn't help me unless I gave them the two pieces of information most likely to expose me to identity theft.

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    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2024

    To start I paid $430 to have my taxes done by a “master tax professional” online. This cost was not upfront. After they were completed the FIRST time, I realized a W2 was missing so I had to contact them and have everything reprinted. Went from a refund to owing a ton (imagine if I found that out in a few months with interest). Come back home and realize another huge error that we had already discussed. Something that shouldn’t have been taxed. Had to call manager... Manager was rude and condescending. Had another tax professional look over and agreed the 1st one missed some stuff. Have to now file amended return! Sorry so long but stay awayyyy!

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    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2024

    I tried several different software companies (efile, turbo tax) and the software would not let me enter the information for my Tesla tax credit. With H&R I could. However with all other tax software packages you can easily navigate back and forth to edit your entries. It took an hour and a half with H&R support just to make a very small change. If you qualify for energy tax credits H&R may be the only software that works. If you don't you should avoid the product.

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    PriceRates

    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2024

    I went back to H&R Block for about the 5th year in a row. I bought the TOP PRICE and quality product. HORRIBLE service... Cannot get ahold of ANYONE except USELESS AI!!!! AI = Actual Idiots!!! DO NOT BUY!!!!

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2024

    For some reason H&R Block won't allow me to undo the Tax Pro Review or remove it from my cart. I was on hold for them for over an hour. This has been the most annoying tax filing I ever had to do. I don't recall it being this annoying or, excuse the pun, taxing. I don't need a Tax Pro review but I couldn't remove it from the cart nor could I get a live person on the phone when they made me call their number. So now my taxes are locked up. I can't access them and I couldn't undo a Tax Pro Review. I have to now wait and be frustrated. I called another number for them to ask what I can do or what they can do but they were also unhelpful. But that was only 45 minutes of waiting for a live person. Whatever you do, do not click on something out of curiosity. On the H&R Block site...you cannot undo it.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Feb. 14, 2024

    I've spent way too much time trying to get this to work. The ibot can't answer simple questions, if you can get anyone on the phone they can only read to you what the ibot says. It's completely useless! When you ask to speak to a supervisor or someone else, you will wait for hours until you just hang up. They'll wait you out.

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    CoverageStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 9, 2024

    We've used the product for many years, but this year (2023 tax year) the product is missing too many items. Multiple items aren't available yet and several won't be available until March. Some of the missing items are:
    - child care credit
    - non-cash charitable contributions
    - EV credits

    - Health insurance premium credits

    For someone who usually files as soon as possible, this is frustrating. This will be the last year we use the software. Releasing a product in November and not having it fully functioning until March is beyond poor business - it's a great way to destroy your company's reputation.

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    Reviewed Feb. 9, 2024

    I have filed with H&R Block for a few years prior but never had such a horrible experience as last year. This was Washington, DC. I decided to come forward as they might be hurting others who don’t persist in defending their interests. I went in person the H&R office as I was filing Form 8938 and was worried I’d make a mistake if I did it myself. Unfortunately my Tax Expert had no idea about that form. So she started to research it with me sitting next to her (still fine). But the way she understood the IRS website was to advise me against filing the form.

    I persisted. She called a colleague from another cubicle and the colleague agreed with me that the form was needed indeed. Then we moved to a regular filing. The number she arrived as to be my return was way lower than what I arrived at on the H&R Block website on my own. So I pushed… Turned out, she believed that HSA account is subject to taxation. She said “I’ve been telling people the last 7 years that HSA is not as good of a deal as everyone thinks”. She has been filing taxes for people this way for 7 years… I requested her colleague to consult again and that person agreed with me.

    If I didn’t say anything, if I didn’t do my own research, if I didn’t have my laptop with me and access to internet, it all wouldn’t turn out well. But then again, I was charged almost $300 for this service. I asked if I could get a discount since I did a lot of teaching them that night and they agreed but said that without the manager present, they couldn’t give it to me. I really hope they learned since last year and give better advice to others.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 2, 2024

    My identity was stole from access through my H&R Block account. I went through all the correct procedures and they did absolutely nothing to assist me. It’s the worst feeling ever having your identity stolen and I could go through 100’s of other companies and pay less to file my taxes but have chosen them since 2006 in the instance I need their assistance. When it comes to the time when I need their assistance, I receive none. Even get told to leave their business for asking. Devastating. I would never recommend them to anyone again. The person that stole my identity’s email address is still associated with my account to this day.

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    Customer ServiceRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Feb. 1, 2024

    I called for two months. Talked to several people at the office. No one ever called back or dealt with my tax audit. They reported my taxes incorrectly and the Peace of Mind Tax Audit Protection plan is supposed to reimburse me if they make a mistake. Now I have to find a new tax preparer because I can't trust them anymore.

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    PriceStaffTimeliness

    Reviewed Jan. 31, 2024

    I entered all my info and uploaded docs online through H&R Block before my appt. I went in knowing I'd have to go to get an advance. Representative told me I had to get the Emerald card. I didn't want to use their other Spruce option anyways because it says that it can take 21 days for them to approve you. I could file for free and get my return within 21 days doing it myself! Representative couldn't tell me how much I'd get as an advance and they just started accepting returns so she didn't know (?) but it could be up to 3,500. My return was just over 9,000 so I was expecting a decent amount, especially when I was charged 400 dollars to do this.

    The same day, I got a notice that they approved my advance for 250 dollars. Complete rip-off after I'm paying 400 for it. I usually file myself through Tax Act for FREE and have my money direct deposited within 2 to 3 weeks. I regret this decision and will never use them again. It gets worse, the Emerald card has insane charges to use your own money. Going to a bank to withdraw your money from the card is 35 dollars alone.

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    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2024

    I approached H&R Block on October 17, 2023, for an amendment of my tax return, expecting a straightforward service. Unfortunately, an error made by their tax preparer was overlooked, causing a delay in my $13.7k refund. My efforts to resolve this commenced on January 5, 2024, when I visited their Las Vegas office, but the lack of the IRS’s notice hindered the process. District Manager in Training Jamie ** intervention only complicated matters, leading to unnecessary delays.

    By January 21, I was told an enrolled agent was handling my case, but on January 23, Ms. ** reported they couldn’t reach the IRS and proposed to follow up on January 25. Dissatisfied, I insisted on immediate action, resulting in Ms. ** referring me to their legal department. After a futile hour-long call and denied access to her superior’s information, I sought assistance elsewhere.

    Despite setting up an appointment with the original tax preparer for the next day, it was canceled by Ms. **, who scheduled another meeting with herself on January 24, where she was uncooperative and dismissive. I left feeling criminalized for highlighting their error. I never received the promised follow-up, and my attempts to communicate were met with resistance.

    By January 29, after finally correcting the amendment with a competent CPA, I called H&R Block corporate for an update, only to be informed of a 'cease and desist' note on my account. This experience has been exceptionally stressful, compounded by H&R Block's failure to refund the service fee or honor their service guarantee. Their handling of the situation, particularly Ms. ** actions, was not only professionally embarrassing but also personally disconcerting. The situation was made worse by the vague trespass notice and termination of our business relationship. I am left with no choice but to report this to the IRS and the attorney general.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaffTimelinessFollow-Through

    Reviewed Jan. 26, 2024

    Filed my 2020 taxes in 2020 with an online assist, which means I paid extra for a tax specialist to assist me. I did everything I was told to do. A week ago, Jan 2024, I received a letter from IRS indicating I didn’t file my 2020 taxes. I call H&R Block 800 number & given an appointment for the following day at 4:30 pm. Never received a call. I called at 5:15 pm and was told Charlotte was double booked and she already had a customer in the office. We discussed the issue. I was told she needed to get with her manager/supervisor (unsure of title) the next day but would email me the following day with an answer. I haven’t heard back for 3 days. IRS & taxes are not things to mess with. The only reason for 2 stars is because the online person and Charlotte were very kind and reassuring. There is just no follow through and obviously no care for customers.

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    Reviewed Jan. 25, 2024

    I always thought HR Block would be reliable so any outside entity that they affiliate with would be truthful. I applied for a refund advance and was denied after receiving an expected return of almost 10k. Not one penny I didn’t get approved for. So upon doing my own research a little deeper Pathward whatever this place runs a credit check. If knew this I would have never applied there. I had another place offering me a loan without a credit check that stated it clearly NO CREDIT CHECK but the fine prints said they run a credit check so I paid almost 600 dollars for a return without any advance when I could have got it done for 138 dollars with a loan off my expected return. It's a scam to get you to pay for those services because you need money fast. I’m out of money. Really needed the loan and I’m paying 500 more for absolutely nothing. I will never deal with HR Block again ever. What happened to the satisfaction guarantee?

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    Punctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaffLoan ProcessTimeliness

    Reviewed Jan. 19, 2024

    I recommend filing with H&R. Very pleased to get a bigger refund than ever before this year. Staff friendly. Very informal and I am pleased. Fast service also in and out loan and advance same day. Can’t beat that.

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    Punctuality & SpeedRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Jan. 18, 2024

    My 2022 federal income tax return did not get electronically filed, despite the software indicating UT did. This resulted in a substantial fine from the IRS. H&R Block initially told me they would reimburse me, but later changed their minds. They have intentionally delayed, failed to deliver on promises, provided conflicting and false information and displayed apathy and disrespect.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 11, 2024

    Back in 2021, I file my tax with H&R Block. Somehow I didn't receive my refund, on contacting the IRS it was a case of identity theft, it took me two years to clear up all what has happens, H&R block did not to help or assist, which the mistake happen at their office however on Jan 2024 the 2nd my refund was send to H& R block as off today am still waiting for them to credit my account, customer service is telling me to wait 21 days after I uploaded a form which they told me I need to, At this point am about to file fraud, and report H&R block for letting my information get stolen. Horrible company.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed Jan. 4, 2024

    The tax prep person made multiple mistakes on my two state split tax return last year. I was over taxed by $900. They said they would refund my fees. Haven't seen it yet. I call customer service and they tell me nothing has been turned in by the local preparer. I've been waiting six months. Not holding my breath. Will NEVER use them again.

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    TechPunctuality & SpeedMaintenanceBilling

    Reviewed Nov. 16, 2023

    Having filed my taxes with HR Block's downloaded software (federal and state e-file) for many years, I was disheartened to have had an experience this past year that will prevent me from ever using their products again. I completed the data input and received verification that there were no errors or omissions. Unfortunately, while all of the forms were completed and the calculations correct, the software's e-filing did not include one critical form required by the state. Failure to include that form in the e-file - which had been included in my past e-filings - resulted in a misclassification for property tax purposes (those tax bills are not sent out until late October and are due in November). We have had to pay nearly $1,000 in property taxes that we would not have had to pay if the software had functioned properly and included the form that had been generated in the state e-file.

    I filed a complaint with HR Block and struggled to get their claims investigators to even read the details of the complaint or to review any of the documents I submitted. When they did finally review all of the materials, they denied our claim, stating that they are only responsible for arithmetic errors and NOT failure to file forms. This policy seems to attempt to protect HR Block from liability associated with any number of software defects and, therefore, can be assumed to affect their quality control protocols.

    If you do use HR Block (not sure why anyone would given that there are other options!) you might want to avoid the e-filing option as they will not stand behind the product if it fails to include required forms in the filing.

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    Reviewed Sept. 21, 2023

    I initially submitted my taxes through H&R Block on March 2nd, 2023. H&R Block failed to submit my taxes correctly, causing it to be rejected by the state on March 21st. I asked them on March 22nd to investigate why it had been rejected even after submitting multiple times. On March 23rd, H&R Block's tax service representative told me that it was "pending by the state." On that same day, I asked them what I could do to make sure the return went through correctly. They messaged me back on the 29th (claiming my message had not come through until six days later), telling me that as far as they knew, the return had been accepted.

    However, by April 3rd, I was still getting automated notices from H&R Block that I needed to approve the return. On April 4th, the tax service representative still claimed that the returns had been approved. April 25th, I received a canned response, and I replied back on the 27th asking how I could get the returns approved. On May 16th, they responded with more canned messages. It turns out that H&R Block had not sent off my tax return at all until 6/26/2023. I had to call the Department of Revenue on June 14th, June 16th, June 30th, July 10th, and July 25th in order to find out what had gone wrong with filing. I finally simply filed the tax return by myself on August 18th. H&R Block sent me one more message on August 25th to admit that they had *not* been working on my return, but also to discourage me from fixing the problem on my own.

    In summary, the tax service representatives at H&R Block deceived me into thinking that the returns had been taken care of, and refused to admit that there was an issue, even after I went through a months-long process to contact them multiple times over multiple platforms. I did everything in my power to help them perform the promised service I paid them for, but the due date had passed by the time I was able to circumvent their obstruction. As soon as I was able to figure out that H&R Block had not--and would not--file my return correctly, I had to do it myself, and deal with late fees on top of everything else.

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    Customer ServiceRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed July 19, 2023

    Software kept using the wrong IRA deduction worksheet, despite having called customer service and "clearing the cookies and cache" as they told me. (Note that it's insane the accuracy of your taxes could depend on such a thing). They informed me that I'd get a call back to solve this issue. Call never came after two weeks. Finally I called again and they gave me a key code for "Tax Pro Review." Well, this is not a CPA. The "tax pro" is a tax analyst with minimal training in tax prep. After she returned it the THIRD time, still with errors, I politely informed her that I was going with another company, and requested a refund from HRB customer service, which they gave me. This company is good at making you feel like a small nothing in the machinery of big corporate bureaucracy.

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    Customer ServiceMaintenanceStaff

    Reviewed July 12, 2023

    I filed a tax extension online. I needed to file my actual taxes, but it would not let. Hours of customer service, and it filed it incorrectly without tax-pro advisor review. Their system does not work.

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    BillingRates

    Reviewed May 25, 2023

    H&R Block says they submitted my return correctly and that once submitted there is nothing they can do about it. (H&R Block Case #**) I authorized Direct Pay in the H&R Block software but the IRS never took the payment. The IRS says an "application for payment" was never made. I did not receive a payment confirmation number from H&R Block or the IRS even though I authorized it in the software. The on-line software was submitted correctly. H&R Block says the IRS is wrong. The IRS says H&R Block is wrong. Who is more incompetent - the IRS or H&R Block? Go figure. I've used H&R Block for years but no more. They never contacted me in regard to this problem after many inquiries from me. Now I will have to pay penalties and interest through no fault of mine. They have really, really gone downhill.

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    Reviewed May 2, 2023

    Not only did they sit on my taxes, holding my return hostage, refusing to file them due to an IT "glitch" that nobody can resolve (up until the week they were due), they are charging me money to hold my return hostage. Run far away from HR Block's online service, especially wasting money for a "tax pro". Unresponsive, tax pro says to contact CS, CS says tax pro has to do it, and they go back and forth with nobody offering to do anything. So here I am, in April, waiting multiple weeks for someone to fix the issue and simply send my taxes to the state. There is no "it department" or "tech support", just a bunch of customer service reps that can't do anything, except tell you to contact another department. I was fully ripped off out of my money (multiple hundred dollars) to have nothing but a headache, they couldn't even answer a question the time I used that service, and I had to figure it out myself.

    If you want someone to hold your taxes hostage over a simple technical support issue with their website, and rip you off, they are your people. They will make meetings with you which they will ignore, they will ignore your messages and emails and pinky swear they will return your call and will never return your call. I went through an unbelievable amount of stress due to their pathetic software and even more pathetic customer service that just didn't care about anything. They ended up making me print out a paper copy and making me mail it to the state. Now, my payment to the state, that went through their software, wasn't sent. I filed a BBB complaint and they said everything is A-okay and they consider it resolved. It is not resolved and I will not stop until I am issued a full refund for the hundreds of dollars I paid for the worst tax experience in decades. Get your crap together.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPricePunctuality & SpeedStaffTransparencyResolutionTimeliness

    Reviewed April 28, 2023

    Summary at the end. I booked the full package which includes a tax advisor that looks over all the data to make sure it is correct. In the beginning, for some reason the assigned tax advisor switched 2-3 times, but ok, as long as they get their job done it's fine with me. I sent in all my documents and the tax advisor wasn’t sure with what to do with one of them. Basically telling me, that I should file the taxes as she prepared them and IRS will make a decision. Then, when it was time to approve and sign the documents that the tax advisor finished, it only went downhill. There was no button or page that would get me to the approval process. I did all the standard stuff like clearing my cache, deleting cookies, trying another browser, another device, but nothing helped. So, I called the support line that my tax advisor pointed me to. Turns out, this was the support line for the internal H&R technical network support which couldn't help me at all.

    They forwarded me to the H&R customer support. After talking to them for a while they said that they couldn't help me and then I got transferred to another support. Here they walked me through all the standard steps again (cookies, cache, etc.) but of course that didn't help since I already did that. I urged them to push this to the next escalation level since I've already been on the phone for about 2 hours. So, they then opened a ticket for me (**) and told me that the tech guys will reach out to me in about 3-5 business days. Of course, a week later, I still didn't hear from anyone. Two weeks later, still no response. So I wrote them on Twitter and they gave me another phone number. I called that one and the guy working there knew immediately what was going on. They had a major update and the update basically had a huge bug where it would not redirect some customers to the correct URL for the approval process.

    He gave me the correct URL and then it finally worked. Then, when I thought everything was finished, two weeks later I received another email that my tax files are ready for approval and signature. I reached out to my tax advisor and she told me that they had another major technical error and basically I had to do the whole approval process again.

    So, to summarize: I paid over 200$ for the full service to not have to bother with anything and have an easy tax filing season. The tax advisor did not have the knowledge needed to do my taxes. Additionally, H&R Block managed it, that I spent WEEKS with trying to figure out THEIR technical issues. In the end I spent more time with technical issues than the time I would have needed doing everything on my own!

    They never ever got back to me on the open case for the technical issue I had with them (although a response was promised within 3-5 days). And on top of it, when I complained about their whole service, they opened up a case for that, customer service reached out to me to see how they could make it right, they told me that they’d get back to me on the same day and of course a week has passed and no one bothered to get back to me. Never in my life did I receive so little compared to what was promised during the sale.

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    Reviewed April 26, 2023

    I've filed my own tax return for 30+ years, never late. This year, I was early and about to file at the end of March, then saw HR Block keeps advertising and selling me their tax professional service. I made a huge mistake by paying for their review service. From there, all hell! 1st, my tax return was not filed until a month late which will incur IRS late penalty fees and interests. 2nd, HR Block imposed another $250 fee in addition to what I already paid for the review service, otherwise they won't allow me to file my return. 3rd, the tax professional was gone for the season and did not finish my review and filing. The only good thing was, I did get hold of two great ladies in their local office who helped me through this ordeal. Conclusion: don't hire HR Block. do it myself again next year. Can't count on them. I got screwed me big time this time.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed April 25, 2023

    I have used H&R Block for over 10 years to file my taxes online. I've always used the self-service option. During the 2022 tax year, my taxes became more complex so I paid the fees to hire an online so-called "professional". One of my state taxes were not filed. I was told this was due to a "system error". I immediately digitally resigned and resubmitted the documentation. No action was taken by H&R Block. Six days have elapsed after the tax deadline. H&R Block has yet to take any action nor have they contacted me. When trying to communicate with their staff via telephone they offer no resolution.

    I was in the middle of a sentence when the girl I was speaking to transferred me to some elevator music. The next person to answer the phone was oblivious to my situation. She informed that I was transferred to her and she didn't have any notes regarding my call. I had to start from the beginning to explain the situation. Once she heard enough she also abruptly transferred me. I asked the third person who answered the phone who she was. I was then hung up on.

    I have paid H&R Block for service that I have not received. Their handling of my taxes was EXTREMELY SLOPPY!! I will no longer do any business with this company. I HIGHLY ADVISE anyone else to seek a real professional that can live up to their advertisements and deliver quality customer service. H&R has FAILED to deliver anything.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsPunctuality & SpeedRefunds & PayoutsStaff

    Reviewed April 18, 2023

    I promised myself I was not going to pay a dollar to H&R block this year and I haven’t. I have however still had to spend hours of my time on the phone and online with them, and the IRS trying to sort out the mess that was made back in 2020 when I made the original mistake of engaging H&R Block’s services to complete my taxes.

    Back story: COVID was in full force, I had found myself in a very abusive relationship, it was the first time in my life I was filing joint taxes and I had made been put in the situation where I had to withdraw my retirement to continue to survive. I chose to enlist the professional services of H&R Block to ensure I was not making mistakes in my calculations. I selected a package with the peace of mind guarantee, I was sure that if I had a company like H&R Block behind me then I should be set.. Boy was I wrong!

    First the agent calculated things incorrectly because she was not familiar with the current laws. I went back through the taxes, recalculated everything myself, then went back over it with her step by step, at which point we resubmitted together. At this point the only service I was getting from H&R Block was the peace of mind guarantee, as I had done the tax calculations myself. This was the most important part, and the only thing that mattered (as far as H&R Block was concerned) I wanted to make sure I had that protection since the return was unusual at best for me, and I am not a "tax pro".

    Unfortunately to add to things, my then husband held out on a W2 until after the taxes had been submitted to the IRS. That brings me to us doing an amend. I contacted H&R Block to let them know I needed to Amend the taxes due to the missing W2. I provided the missing information. The H&R Block Tax Pro made her calculations, sent me forms to be signed and at this point I took her calculations as being good and I did not redo them myself. Turns out I should have, there was a large return due to the retirement withdraw and if there had been a tax owed because of the W2 that was withheld not being handled correctly it would have been massively easy to have taken care of it at that time.

    The first year that I learned there were funds due to IRS because of miscalculated taxes I called H&R block, the agents gave me the runaround about getting me back to the same woman who did my taxes the year before. This went on the entire tax season, I would be transferred to the location that she supposedly worked at (in a different state) to make an appointment, she would never call for these appointments, I would call to speak to her manager, I would leave message after message. What got me a response is leaving a review online of my experience.. I got an email from someone in an office asking what they could do for me, they said they would look into things.

    Here I am 2 years later, still dealing with the same problem. The peace of mind guarantee says you must contact H&R Block within 60days... I can't help but laugh when I read that. The first time I called and spoke to a rep and told them I had bought the product that said that H&R block would help me if something went wrong, they acted like they didn’t even know what I was talking about. I did not use the right words... I work in healthcare - definitely a form of customer service. I see people when they are not in their best form. If I wanted to play word games and act like I can’t help when my patients don’t say exactly the right thing, I would do a real disservice to all of my patients, and the industry I work for.

    I’m not asking H&R Block to do anything I didn’t first pay them to do. I’m not asking them to do anything they haven’t stated in black and white that they would do. I’m asking them to do what they claim to be in business to do. Help with taxes and stand behind their tax professionals. I have had my state, federal and tabor refunds intercepted ever since I started doing business with H&R Block. Something that has never happened to me before, and the IRS claims I still owe them money. Why? Hell if I know. I am doing everything I can to figure it out, I keep calling H&R Block but every time I call the only thing that happens is the agent wants to get me back in contact with the agent that screwed up my taxes originally back in 2020. She is the last person I want to speak to, on top of the fact I wouldn’t be in the situation I’m in if the woman responded to messages… But please keep trying to put me back in contact..

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    Customer ServiceRefunds & PayoutsBilling

    Reviewed April 17, 2023

    I have been using H&R Block software for about 10 years and do have some background in accounting. The software has gone rapidly downhill. Two years ago, it way overcalculated my liability and I had to use a different software. This year, it calculated my liability as zero, which was definitely wrong. If I used H&R Block's info I would have been audited and had a huge bill. I had to go with another software again because I didn't want to get in trouble. H&R Block customer service is terrible and would not give me a refund, even when I explained the drastically different calculation with H&R versus the other software.

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    Customer ServicePriceRefunds & Payouts

    Reviewed April 16, 2023

    5 problems. 1) I was interrupted multiple times while putting in my info about possible upcharges and the descriptions/benefits of these upcharges was not very clear and in some cases it seemed I could not move forward without accepting the additional charge. I have used H&R Block online before and these interruptions seem to be increasing and becoming more confusing overtime. 2) At the very end of my state return the program told me I needed to talk with a tax pro, I accepted the charge, and was told a tax pro would get back to me. No one did for several days and then when I went back to the program it told me I needed to file an extension.

    3) I canceled the tax pro and was refunded for that charge but when I went to e-file - my federal return was rejected but the program did not allow me to address the problem - so I was stuck in a loop with no way out except to print my returns and mail them it. In my opinion that defeats the purpose and the problem seemed to be with the program. 3) When I printed my return I was surprised to see a state return I never initiated and for a state I never lived or worked in. I was told to delete it from the program but I could not because it was never entered into the program. 4) For all this hassle I still had to pay for "deluxe" services that were anything but.

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    Ease of Use

    Reviewed April 16, 2023

    Every year my family opts to use H&R Block software to file taxes, and every year - without fail - my electronic files are rejected. It doesn’t matter what I do, there is always an issue. And it’s only with this software. I’ve used others without any problems, but this one? No good if you want to file electronically and save paper. The only plus is that the software itself is easy to use, but if I can’t get done what I need at the end of the day, it’s a waste of money, time, and energy.

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    Contract & TermsPricePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed April 13, 2023

    I filed my taxes online with the H&R Block online preparation service on March 2023. There is a glitch on the online tax preparation service. I spotted the glitch after I filed my return. The glitch added a tax credit that I do not qualify for. The representative keeps saying the problem is how I entered the W2 info, but that is not true. I've checked it several times. The cause is that the software double adds my husband's and I social security taxes and then claims it as an overpayment. But we didn't overpay.

    The workaround for the glitch is to claim that both W2 are under one of us, that is the only way the system doesn't double add our social security tax. The web developer for this site is very sloppy and it has cost me so much time. Now I have to wait several months to get this fixed and risk getting audited. Thank you so much H&R Block! Now I have to file an amend. I've contacted H&R Block through multiple means and nobody has helped me. I won't use this service again.

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