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H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 5:42 am
by TVBogle

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 11:36 am
by Bruce
That is a great deal, lowest price I have seen on that product ever, especially being able to buy it straight from the H&R Block website.

Thanks for pointing it out!

Made the switch from turbo tax to HR block several years ago and am a satisfied customer of the H&R Block product.

regards

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 11:56 am
by Optmst
Awesome deal, but too late for me. Next year, I will wait until mid December before I buy tax software.

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 12:02 pm
by ENT Doc
Hoping for some guidance on the deluxe vs premium. Have a federal, schedule B, 2 Cs, D, E, SE. Rental property. How necessary is it to get the premium in this instance? No state filing needed. Thanks!

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 12:18 pm
by Small Change
Any calculus on taking this deal vs. waiting for another Amazon deal (which would include rebate in form of Amazon 5% gift card)? Seems Amazon deal would be better for Amazon shoppers like me.

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 12:20 pm
by dual
Decisions .. decisions

take this great deal or wait for a freebie TTax from Fidelity or Vanguard :?: :?:

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 12:24 pm
by Bruce
Re premium vs deluxe

At this price, and with your need for some of the "extra" forms related to self employment and rental property, suggest you spend the extra $10 for the premium.

Deluxe has all those blank forms you mentioned, and you could still do your return using the deluxe product; but then you would also be filling in some of those forms yourself without the interactive guidance the software offers to help fill all of them in for you in response to the question and answer logic flow.

Regards,

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 12:33 pm
by tibbitts
Is there a separate e-file fee for federal or state?

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 12:48 pm
by Mlm
tibbitts wrote: Sat Dec 09, 2017 12:33 pm Is there a separate e-file fee for federal or state?
It looks like the State program is free but the State E-File is an additional $19.95

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 1:01 pm
by TravelGeek
dual wrote: Sat Dec 09, 2017 12:20 pm
take this great deal or wait for a freebie TTax from Fidelity or Vanguard :?: :?:
I thought Vanguard discontinued the TurboTax freebie one or two years ago?

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 1:06 pm
by Bruce
They did discontinue it at Vanguard several years ago. Used to be a flagship free benefit once upon a time. No expectation it will ever be back.

Have only seen a modest discount through fidelity, and never any free offer; though some report they have gotten a targeted free offer from fidelity based on asset level or trade history.

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 2:25 pm
by LEB1230
How do you actually purchase it? I can't seem to find a place to click that allows you to purchase it. I'm on my phone so maybe I missing something.

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 3:30 pm
by tibbitts
Mlm wrote: Sat Dec 09, 2017 12:48 pm
tibbitts wrote: Sat Dec 09, 2017 12:33 pm Is there a separate e-file fee for federal or state?
It looks like the State program is free but the State E-File is an additional $19.95
Oh well, thanks for answering that; it seems like tax software is generally getting a lot more expensive for state e-file - unless you're willing to re-enter all your data on a state website, maybe. Ugh. I guess mailing for $4 or whatever it costs might be worth it with them charging so much.

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 3:52 pm
by dual
Bruce wrote: Sat Dec 09, 2017 1:06 pm They did discontinue it at Vanguard several years ago. Used to be a flagship free benefit once upon a time. No expectation it will ever be back.

Have only seen a modest discount through fidelity, and never any free offer; though some report they have gotten a targeted free offer from fidelity based on asset level or trade history.
Yeah, Vanguard discontinued it but we can still hope. :D

I was one of the chosen ones for the free offer from Fidelity last year. I am trying to remember when they started to offer it. IIRC it was after the start of 2017.

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 4:04 pm
by mike512usa
Thanks. I got the Deluxe and will start filling out form soon. I always start early to make sure that I that I take every legal deduction possible.

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 4:06 pm
by CULater
Is there any way to download a second Deluxe (Federal + State) on the same computer? I need to have two different state programs and it would be cheaper to download another Deluxe for 14.95 than buy an additional State for 39.95.

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 4:49 pm
by HueyLD
Do you not have another computer?

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 4:55 pm
by ENT Doc
It states one of the hardware requirements is a CD ROM drive. Is that accurate, or can you simply download the software?

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 5:30 pm
by Bruce
I downloaded mine.

No cd required.

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 6:26 pm
by Katietsu
Brad1 wrote: Sat Dec 09, 2017 12:18 pm Any calculus on taking this deal vs. waiting for another Amazon deal (which would include rebate in form of Amazon 5% gift card)? Seems Amazon deal would be better for Amazon shoppers like me.
The Amazon refund version appears to be an extra $5 to $15 more right now, depending on the level needed.

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 7:31 pm
by TheHouse7
Thanks for the steal. I was just dreading TT bill coming up. :beer

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2017 7:44 pm
by FrugalYankee
Purchased and downloaded. Thank you for the link. This is a great deal. I’ve used H&R Block software for several years and I’ve been happy with it.

:beer

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2017 10:46 am
by celia
CULater wrote: Sat Dec 09, 2017 4:06 pm Is there any way to download a second Deluxe (Federal + State) on the same computer? I need to have two different state programs and it would be cheaper to download another Deluxe for 14.95 than buy an additional State for 39.95.
I don't think that would work if you want 2 state filings with the same federal filing. Each download (purchase) would have a different registration key. Can you manually fill out the easier state return and mail it in?


I notice that Amazon's discount has just been discontinued. Coincidence? I think not!

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2017 11:18 am
by mikep
Got the amazon $19.95 deal a couple weeks ago.. wow this is a good price

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2017 11:29 am
by oldzey
Thanks for the heads-up on this deal, TVBogle!

I'm looking forward to using H&R Block for the first time.

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2017 1:36 pm
by sharukh
celia wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 10:46 am
CULater wrote: Sat Dec 09, 2017 4:06 pm Is there any way to download a second Deluxe (Federal + State) on the same computer? I need to have two different state programs and it would be cheaper to download another Deluxe for 14.95 than buy an additional State for 39.95.
I don't think that would work if you want 2 state filings with the same federal filing. Each download (purchase) would have a different registration key. Can you manually fill out the easier state return and mail it in?


I notice that Amazon's discount has just been discontinued. Coincidence? I think not!
Exactly what I was thinking, its time for me to learn to manually fill a state return for 2nd state.. Guess i can compare and contrast to last year's filings and this learning will be helpful for the next few years as well.

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2017 7:09 pm
by celia
Pull out last year's returns and look to see which state return looks easier (to do manually). I had to fill out PA for a few years while one of my kids went to college there and had a campus job. I don't remember PA having anything difficult compared to California (although DH and my taxes were more complicated than the student's).

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2017 10:28 pm
by CULater
I'd really like to keep things electronic. I save all my tax returns as Pdf files and don't want to have a loose return as a paper document that I have to keep track of.

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2017 10:40 pm
by david9117
Great deal... always was wondering how the HR block tax software is like. Now I can try for less than $15 bucks.

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2017 1:21 am
by Lancelot
Thanks OP for sharing!

On January 2017 Deluxe was offered at $54.99; $9.95 is quite a savings!

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2017 6:36 am
by JoeJohnson
Thanks for posting. They have converted a lifelong Turbo Tax user for at least one year.

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2017 9:04 am
by BL
Amazon lets you access your software purchase later if you need it. I believe H&R Block lets you pay a little in order to be able to access it later. I lost it when my computer died and couldn't get it back at HRB, so I replaced it at a bargain at Amazon.

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2017 3:05 pm
by charis23
Thanks for sharing this. Will try out H&R Block this year. Has anyone ever done their taxes with both TurboTax and H&R Block and spotted any differences?

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2017 3:35 pm
by flamesabers
FrugalYankee wrote: Sun Dec 10, 2017 7:44 pmI’ve used H&R Block software for several years and I’ve been happy with it.
I've also used H&R Block software for years and I've been a happy customer of them for the most part. My only complaint is last tax year I had to upgrade my product for the system to be able to include my foreign tax credit. I never had this issue before, so I'm not sure whether H&R changed what services they included for each product or whether I selected the wrong product by mistake. Without this upgrade, I would've had to pay an extra $253 in federal taxes! :shock:

Fortunately that didn't happen and the upgrade didn't cost me anything as H&R Block offers its software for free for military members through Military OneSource. Still, I found it unsettling how one simple thing selection of software could make the difference in having to pay a lot more in federal taxes.

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2017 10:33 pm
by Whakamole
flamesabers wrote: Tue Dec 12, 2017 3:35 pm
FrugalYankee wrote: Sun Dec 10, 2017 7:44 pmI’ve used H&R Block software for several years and I’ve been happy with it.
I've also used H&R Block software for years and I've been a happy customer of them for the most part. My only complaint is last tax year I had to upgrade my product for the system to be able to include my foreign tax credit. I never had this issue before, so I'm not sure whether H&R changed what services they included for each product or whether I selected the wrong product by mistake. Without this upgrade, I would've had to pay an extra $253 in federal taxes! :shock:

Fortunately that didn't happen and the upgrade didn't cost me anything as H&R Block offers its software for free for military members through Military OneSource. Still, I found it unsettling how one simple thing selection of software could make the difference in having to pay a lot more in federal taxes.
Weird, I used Deluxe last year and was able to use the FTC just fine.

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2017 8:41 pm
by oldzey
Bumping this - looks like this deal is still valid.

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2017 12:46 am
by umk
1. Can I import last year's Turbo-tax return file to H&R block? I did a search on H&R block site, but could not find an answer. My big concern is whether it will import depreciation and balance values (cost basis) for the rental properties.
2. I need to issue 1099-MISC to someone and then report it to IRS. Can I buy premium version for $24.95 and is there an option to upgrade to business version $39.95. I really hate to pay extra $15 just to create a single 1099-MISC I need to issue, but I am willing to pay that price to move away from Turbotax. I do not have S-corp, C-corp or anything like that. Everything is DBA (against my SSN) only.
I want to grab the deal before it expires.
Thanks.

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 7:25 am
by Jim Profit
This great deal is still valid, just purchased H&R Block 2017 Deluxe Federal + State for $14.95. Thanks!

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 8:09 am
by TeamArgo
CULater wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 10:28 pm I'd really like to keep things electronic. I save all my tax returns as Pdf files and don't want to have a loose return as a paper document that I have to keep track of.
I will share some advice that I got from my children in a similar circumstance. After sharing with them my plan to buy a used scanner to keep some old documents in electronic form, they looked at me like I was a Neanderthal and said in near unison "take a picture of it with your smart phone". If you want to dress it up a bit, there are even free apps (like Mini Scan) to help with that. :oops:

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 8:34 am
by p0nyboy
H&R offers a web based version...why bother with software you have to download? I did the online version last year...I think it may have been $30ish all in...maybe less I would have to check. Very user friendly, walks you through everything.

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 9:47 am
by Ethelred
Jim Profit wrote: Thu Dec 21, 2017 7:25 am This great deal is still valid, just purchased H&R Block 2017 Deluxe Federal + State for $14.95. Thanks!
Yes. I'm going to be using H&R Block download this year, instead of TaxAct. Because we need Schedule C, Taxact (Freelancer) is currently three times the price of H&R Block (Premium). Even when Taxact had a sale on a few days ago, it was still twice the price.
p0nyboy wrote: Thu Dec 21, 2017 8:34 am H&R offers a web based version...why bother with software you have to download? I did the online version last year...I think it may have been $30ish all in...maybe less I would have to check. Very user friendly, walks you through everything.
Two reasons: 1. I don't want H&R Block storing my tax return online. 2. The current H&R Block deal is for the download versions only. Online is currently significantly more expensive.

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 10:08 am
by goGators
The deal is still good. Thanks.

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 6:54 pm
by NancyABQ
Thanks for the heads-up!

A note in case anybody else runs into this -- the registration code I received was in the form: ABCD-WXYZ. Well, the program told me the code was invalid. Turns out you need to type it in without the dash ('-'). Pretty lame, really. This was on the Mac version and maybe it will be patched in an update. But meanwhile, if you have trouble getting the code to work, try leaving out the '-'.

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2017 6:24 am
by Taz
Amazon has the H&R Deluxe 2017 Fed with the 5% Amazon Bonus for $24.97 (as of 12/28). Break even is sending $300 of your refund to purchase an Amazon gift card to get a $15 bonus added to the card. Also, the software remains in your download library. H&R Block charges $4.99.

Not sure I want to feed my Amazon habit ....

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2018 1:16 pm
by LadyGeek
^^^ I've got an Amazon gift card to use...

As of January 1, 2018, Amazon is showing H&R Deluxe + State 2017 + Refund Bonus Offer for $33.74 (PC download).

From H&R Block direct: Tax Preparation Software For Download | H&R Block®

$54.95 - Deluxe
+ 5.99 - Extended Download Service - if you want to be able to download your software more than 60 days after the purchase (2 year limit)

As far as I know, Amazon does not impose a time limit for digital downloads.

Both Amazon and H&R Block will add sales tax if there is an H&R Block brick and mortar store in your state. (Read this online, haven't purchased anything yet.)

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2018 1:23 pm
by tibbitts
I wonder if the download time limit applies to the state version. You can't even download the state version yet. Also I wonder if there is a limit downloading updates. I've never used this product so I'm not sure if the state version will appear as a separate download that will be easy to copy/save for reinstallation later.

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2018 2:11 pm
by NancyABQ
tibbitts wrote: Mon Jan 01, 2018 1:23 pm I wonder if the download time limit applies to the state version. You can't even download the state version yet. Also I wonder if there is a limit downloading updates. I've never used this product so I'm not sure if the state version will appear as a separate download that will be easy to copy/save for reinstallation later.
I wouldn't be worried about any of that. The updates and state versions are downloaded from within the running program. I am pretty sure the "download time limit" just refers to the installer for the base program. If you make sure to have saved a copy of the initial installer program (on a burned CD or whatever) and a copy of your registration code, I am pretty sure you will be all set and don't have to worry about the download time limit.

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2018 5:08 pm
by nps
LadyGeek wrote: Mon Jan 01, 2018 1:16 pm Both Amazon and H&R Block will add sales tax if there is an H&R Block brick and mortar store in your state. (Read this online, haven't purchased anything yet.)
H&R Block didn't for me (Maryland)

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2018 8:03 pm
by umk
umk wrote: Fri Dec 15, 2017 12:46 am 1. Can I import last year's Turbo-tax return file to H&R block? I did a search on H&R block site, but could not find an answer. My big concern is whether it will import depreciation and balance values (cost basis) for the rental properties.
Update for others:
The deal is still valid. I was able to import Turbo-tax file to H&R Block without any issue whatsoever and cost basis was also imported.
Note: The license code you get needs to be typed-in. Copy-paste does not work.
Thanks.

Re: H&R Block 2017 Tax Software $9.95 , State $14.95

Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2018 5:45 pm
by indexfundfan
sharukh wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 1:36 pm
celia wrote: Mon Dec 11, 2017 10:46 am
CULater wrote: Sat Dec 09, 2017 4:06 pm Is there any way to download a second Deluxe (Federal + State) on the same computer? I need to have two different state programs and it would be cheaper to download another Deluxe for 14.95 than buy an additional State for 39.95.
I don't think that would work if you want 2 state filings with the same federal filing. Each download (purchase) would have a different registration key. Can you manually fill out the easier state return and mail it in?


I notice that Amazon's discount has just been discontinued. Coincidence? I think not!
Exactly what I was thinking, its time for me to learn to manually fill a state return for 2nd state.. Guess i can compare and contrast to last year's filings and this learning will be helpful for the next few years as well.
I moved out from CA last year, so I will have to file two state returns this year.

I am thinking of buying two copies of H&R Deluxe (fed+state) and installing on two different computers. I am guessing it will be OK to download the two separate state programs onto two different computers. After completing the fed return, I will copy the data file to the second computer to complete the return for the second state.

Anyone tried this before?