Review by Steve Ramm

While I usually review CDs and DVDs as well as entertainment related books here on Amazon, in my major occupation, I am a CPA with over 40 years of work in the Nonprofit and tax field so I feel qualified to provide an accurate review of this tax software.

H&R Block continues to change the name of their software (for years it was called TaxCut, and I still refer to it by that name) but Ive probably been using it for the last 15+ years. Its simple and easy and it is about $20 less than the comparable version of Turbo Tax (the other major tax software).

I do have a few issues with it though. One is that about 3 years ago they eliminated one of the most useful reports. It was called Two-year summary in which you could see line by line comparisons between the current and prior year. This was a good way to see why the tax went up or down and would help find any items you may have missed. I don’t know why this was eliminated but I really miss it.

The other issue with the H&R block software is that the Deluxe Fed and Stare pkg comes with only ONE state return included. If you worked in a different state or moved during the year you need to buy and DOWNLOAD the additional states. They used to be pricey ay $29.95 for each state but this year it is $39.95 (plus tax) for the simple download! (The Fed and State software itself is actually less than these extra states! (And not all the forms are there for some states there are no amended forms though the forms do exist on state websites for no charge.

Ill probably continue to use the software though I sure wish they added more usable reports.

I hope you found this review both informative and helpful.

Steve RammnnSteven I. Ramm CPA