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808 wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 2:26 am Deluxe + State PC Download = $22.49
https://www.amazon.com/Block-Software-D ... B09JG47T44
Nice, same price as last year! Apparently YOY inflation on tax software is 0%.

Usually it takes until later in the week to see a price that good. Now the only question is what do I do for Black Friday/Cyber Monday. I'm sure Steam has a big sale on games. That's tempting, but I already have a backlog of several games I haven't had time to play.
MA405 wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 6:06 am Amazon Prime card offers 20% cash back for that item.
I'm not sure what card you have, but I only got the standard 5% back for Amazon purchases with my Chase Amazon card.
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bsteiner wrote: Wed Nov 24, 2021 11:06 am
fyre4ce wrote: Wed Nov 24, 2021 10:46 am Thanks all. I think the "premium and business" I buy will also include personal tax capability, so I'll give it a try importing data and starting a personal return. If I don't like it I can always go buy TurboTax later...

Edit: Premium + Business is $69.97 at both Walmart.com and Amazon
It will be less than that from time to time, perhaps in the next couple of days.
Indeed. $39.99 today on Amazon.
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Newegg has 15-Month Microsoft 365 Family (6-Users) + H&R Block Deluxe + State 2021 for $70.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDea ... bo.4404121

The Office 365 product code will extend your existing 365 subscription by 15 months.
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MA405 wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 6:06 am Amazon Prime card offers 20% cash back for that item.
Whoa, mine is showing the 5% still.

If they show me 20% cash back by using my card, that’ll do it, I’ll just buy today.
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Grogs wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 7:23 am
808 wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 2:26 am Deluxe + State PC Download = $22.49
https://www.amazon.com/Block-Software-D ... B09JG47T44
Nice, same price as last year! Apparently YOY inflation on tax software is 0%.
Indeed!

:oops: Except, in my case, I got so excited that I accidentally clicked on the PC download version when I actually needed the Mac version.

So my cost *might* wind up being double last year! I went ahead and ordered the Mac version also.

Amazon says that the purchase is not refundable but I believe if I don't actually download the unneeded PC version, I may be able to return the PC version for credit. If not, it will be an object lesson in need to be less impulsive!

It does not look easy or straightforward to return. Apparently I need to contact Amazon customer service chat.
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dodecahedron wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 7:39 am
Grogs wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 7:23 am
808 wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 2:26 am Deluxe + State PC Download = $22.49
https://www.amazon.com/Block-Software-D ... B09JG47T44
Nice, same price as last year! Apparently YOY inflation on tax software is 0%.
Indeed!

:oops: Except, in my case, I got so excited that I accidentally clicked on the PC download version when I actually needed the Mac version.

So my cost *might* wind up being double last year! I went ahead and ordered the Mac version also.

Amazon says that the purchase is not refundable but I believe if I don't actually download the unneeded PC version, I may be able to return the PC version for credit. If not, it will be an object lesson in need to be less impulsive!

It does not look easy or straightforward to return. Apparently I need to contact Amazon customer service chat.
It is clearly a mistake and they can see it. Please let us know whether they say.
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student wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 7:40 am
dodecahedron wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 7:39 am
Grogs wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 7:23 am
808 wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 2:26 am Deluxe + State PC Download = $22.49
https://www.amazon.com/Block-Software-D ... B09JG47T44
Nice, same price as last year! Apparently YOY inflation on tax software is 0%.
Indeed!

:oops: Except, in my case, I got so excited that I accidentally clicked on the PC download version when I actually needed the Mac version.

So my cost *might* wind up being double last year! I went ahead and ordered the Mac version also.

Amazon says that the purchase is not refundable but I believe if I don't actually download the unneeded PC version, I may be able to return the PC version for credit. If not, it will be an object lesson in need to be less impulsive!

It does not look easy or straightforward to return. Apparently I need to contact Amazon customer service chat.
It is clearly a mistake and they can see it. Please let us know whether they say.
I contacted Amazon customer service chat. That was an interesting and educational experience. I first had to deal with a chat bot, which was triaging my issue. I eventually got handed off to "Mayuri," who appeared to be a real human. After looking at my transactions, she said she had cancelled the order and the credit should show up on my account in "2 to 3 days." We shall see.

Edited to add: have now gotten a followup confirmation email from Amazon customer service, which says credit will come "in 3 to 5 days." This is fine by me. (Billing cycle on the card does not close until 12/14.)
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Got another $2 off when buying this, so thanks for the heads up!
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dodecahedron wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 7:56 am
student wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 7:40 am
dodecahedron wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 7:39 am
Grogs wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 7:23 am
808 wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 2:26 am Deluxe + State PC Download = $22.49
https://www.amazon.com/Block-Software-D ... B09JG47T44
Nice, same price as last year! Apparently YOY inflation on tax software is 0%.
Indeed!

:oops: Except, in my case, I got so excited that I accidentally clicked on the PC download version when I actually needed the Mac version.

So my cost *might* wind up being double last year! I went ahead and ordered the Mac version also.

Amazon says that the purchase is not refundable but I believe if I don't actually download the unneeded PC version, I may be able to return the PC version for credit. If not, it will be an object lesson in need to be less impulsive!

It does not look easy or straightforward to return. Apparently I need to contact Amazon customer service chat.
It is clearly a mistake and they can see it. Please let us know whether they say.
I contacted Amazon customer service chat. That was an interesting and educational experience. I first had to deal with a chat bot, which was triaging my issue. I eventually got handed off to "Mayuri," who appeared to be a real human. After looking at my transactions, she said she had cancelled the order and the credit should show up on my account in "2 to 3 days." We shall see.

Edited to add: have now gotten a followup confirmation email from Amazon customer service, which says credit will come "in 3 to 5 days." This is fine by me. (Billing cycle on the card does not close until 12/14.)
Great.
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Just got it this morning- it is always on my Black Friday list- sometimes it goes lower later on but by then I have done my taxes.
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Here's the link: H&R Block Tax Software Deluxe + State 2021 with 3% Refund Bonus Offer (Amazon Exclusive) | [PC Download]

Confirmed at $22.49 + tax. You'll get a confirmation email with a link to download the software. The activation code is on the Amazon download site.

Deal ends early Friday morning!!

Disclaimer: I've added the Bogleheads.org forum referral code '?tag=bogleheads.org-20' which is the same code when clicking on the Amazon link at the top of the forum. Click on the forum header link. Anything purchased through that link will benefit this site.

This is different than the Amazon Smiles program which applies to nonprofit organizations, i.e. the John C. Bogle Center for Financial Literacy.

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Thanks for the heads up! Bought the deluxe federal only for $10.49 after Amazon day credits.
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donaldfair71 wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 7:37 am
MA405 wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 6:06 am Amazon Prime card offers 20% cash back for that item.
Whoa, mine is showing the 5% still.

If they show me 20% cash back by using my card, that’ll do it, I’ll just buy today.

The 20% back for using your Amazon Prime credit card is limited to the physical code by mail version.

Here's a link to the physical code version (Deluxe + State):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09FQ ... =UTF8&th=1

Same price, $22.49, but also 20% back with Amazon Prime credit card, plus if you choose super saver shipping, you get a $1 digital credit too.
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Sammy_M wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 7:28 am
bsteiner wrote: Wed Nov 24, 2021 11:06 am
fyre4ce wrote: Wed Nov 24, 2021 10:46 am Thanks all. I think the "premium and business" I buy will also include personal tax capability, so I'll give it a try importing data and starting a personal return. If I don't like it I can always go buy TurboTax later...

Edit: Premium + Business is $69.97 at both Walmart.com and Amazon
It will be less than that from time to time, perhaps in the next couple of days.
Indeed. $39.99 today on Amazon.
Link to premium and business please? I can’t find it.
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sco wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 9:15 am
Sammy_M wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 7:28 am
bsteiner wrote: Wed Nov 24, 2021 11:06 am
fyre4ce wrote: Wed Nov 24, 2021 10:46 am Thanks all. I think the "premium and business" I buy will also include personal tax capability, so I'll give it a try importing data and starting a personal return. If I don't like it I can always go buy TurboTax later...

Edit: Premium + Business is $69.97 at both Walmart.com and Amazon
It will be less than that from time to time, perhaps in the next couple of days.
Indeed. $39.99 today on Amazon.
Link to premium and business please? I can’t find it.

Premium & Business physical code by mail version (20% back with Amazon Prime credit card):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09FQ ... =UTF8&th=1

Premium & Business digital download version (5% back with Amazon Prime credit card):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09JG ... =UTF8&th=1
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Ok downloaded but I usually buy the disc.

If I need to reinstall how do I do it? Do I need to keep track of the emails or ??
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I already have last year’s HR Block software installed on my PC. Do I need to buy PC Download or PC Activation by Mail for this one? Thanks.
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invstar wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 9:33 am I already have last year’s HR Block software installed on my PC. Do I need to buy PC Download or PC Activation by Mail for this one? Thanks.
invstar - You will need to purchase the 2021 version.
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MA405 wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 6:06 am Amazon Prime card offers 20% cash back for that item.
I must have missed that 20%... not seeing that now.
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montanagirl wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 9:25 am Ok downloaded but I usually buy the disc.

If I need to reinstall how do I do it? Do I need to keep track of the emails or ??
You could save the file you downloaded, and the license key if applicable. Of course that wouldn't be useful if the manufacturer no longer makes updates available, or eventually if the file becomes incompatible with whatever the operating system of the day is.
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montanagirl wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 9:25 am Ok downloaded but I usually buy the disc.

If I need to reinstall how do I do it? Do I need to keep track of the emails or ??
One can always download again from your Amazon software page.
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Thank you for the links!
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montanagirl wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 9:25 am Ok downloaded but I usually buy the disc.
montanagirl ,

I might be mistaken. But, I do not think the disc version is available anymore.

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KlangFool wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 10:14 am
montanagirl wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 9:25 am Ok downloaded but I usually buy the disc.
montanagirl ,

I might be mistaken. But, I do not think the disc version is available anymore.

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I think you are right. https://www.hrblock.com/tax-center/supp ... ernatives/
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KlangFool wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 10:14 am
montanagirl wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 9:25 am Ok downloaded but I usually buy the disc.
montanagirl ,

I might be mistaken. But, I do not think the disc version is available anymore.

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well, good thing I downloaded and didn't wait, eh?
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I Bought @ Newegg for $22.49. I prefer to give the smaller guy some business.

Discount coupon shows on-line for you to apply during checkout.

The download link and Product-Key came by email. It downloaded and installed with no issues.
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Sammy_M wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 7:28 am
bsteiner wrote: Wed Nov 24, 2021 11:06 am
fyre4ce wrote: Wed Nov 24, 2021 10:46 am Thanks all. I think the "premium and business" I buy will also include personal tax capability, so I'll give it a try importing data and starting a personal return. If I don't like it I can always go buy TurboTax later...

Edit: Premium + Business is $69.97 at both Walmart.com and Amazon
It will be less than that from time to time, perhaps in the next couple of days.
Indeed. $39.99 today on Amazon.
Dang. Ordered. Easiest decision I've made all week.
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I just purchased deluxe + state on Amazon for $15.49 before tax after they surprisingly applied $7 in various promotions. Lowest I've ever paid.
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b4real wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 12:37 pm I just purchased deluxe + state on Amazon for $15.49 before tax after they surprisingly applied $7 in various promotions. Lowest I've ever paid.
👍 how did you get $7 promotions?
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jminer1 wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 9:10 am
donaldfair71 wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 7:37 am
MA405 wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 6:06 am Amazon Prime card offers 20% cash back for that item.
Whoa, mine is showing the 5% still.

If they show me 20% cash back by using my card, that’ll do it, I’ll just buy today.

The 20% back for using your Amazon Prime credit card is limited to the physical code by mail version.

Here's a link to the physical code version (Deluxe + State):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09FQ ... =UTF8&th=1

Same price, $22.49, but also 20% back with Amazon Prime credit card, plus if you choose super saver shipping, you get a $1 digital credit too.
No regrets for me for passing on this since I traditionally use Thanksgiving weekend to project my taxes and make fine-tuning decisions on things like Roth conversions. Mail service has been unreliable so instant gratification of download is better for me.
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dodecahedron wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 12:47 pm
jminer1 wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 9:10 am
donaldfair71 wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 7:37 am
MA405 wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 6:06 am Amazon Prime card offers 20% cash back for that item.
Whoa, mine is showing the 5% still.

If they show me 20% cash back by using my card, that’ll do it, I’ll just buy today.

The 20% back for using your Amazon Prime credit card is limited to the physical code by mail version.

Here's a link to the physical code version (Deluxe + State):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09FQ ... =UTF8&th=1

Same price, $22.49, but also 20% back with Amazon Prime credit card, plus if you choose super saver shipping, you get a $1 digital credit too.
No regrets for me for passing on this since I traditionally use Thanksgiving weekend to project my taxes and make fine-tuning decisions on things like Roth conversions. Mail service has been unreliable so instant gratification of download is better for me.
Somehow I missed that the 20% was for the USmail version, and of course I only figured that out five minutes after purchasing the download version without the 20%. So I have regrets - no rush for me.
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RetiredAL wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 12:35 pm I Bought @ Newegg for $22.49. I prefer to give the smaller guy some business.

Discount coupon shows on-line for you to apply during checkout.

The download link and Product-Key came by email. It downloaded and installed with no issues.
I was about to hit purchase on Amazon when I saw your post.
I agree completely and had bought last year from Newegg so switched to them and bought it.
Thank you!
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The Mac download version is also on sale at 22.49. Previously only the PC version was reduced.
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Well now I feel better, sort of, because when Amazon didn't charge me sales tax for the download, I wondered why, and learned that apparently my state exempts digitally-delivered software. So that saved me from needlessly paying sales tax (at income tax time) on two other programs I've purchased (not from Amazon, so I'd figured they were just lazy in not charging sales tax.) That also means that last year I needlessly paid some sales taxes, but not enough to make it worthwhile filing an amended return.

Of course buying the physical version with the extra percent off for using an Amazon card, combined with already knowing the sales tax rules, would have been optimal.
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Just went to Amazon and saw the price drop, nice!

I've always gotten the CD in the past, looks like no longer available.

What is the difference between the Physical Code by Mail and the PC Download?
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Got a $1 "Amazon Day Reward", so it came to $21.49 + tax. not too shabby. I guess no inflation for HRB. :mrgreen:
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RubyTuesday wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 1:44 pm The Mac download version is also on sale at 22.49. Previously only the PC version was reduced.
Mac download version was 22.49 for me when I ordered it at 9:20 am (right after I mistakenly ordered the PC version!) Not sure why the Mac download did not show up that way for you earlier today.
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invstar wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 12:44 pm
b4real wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 12:37 pm I just purchased deluxe + state on Amazon for $15.49 before tax after they surprisingly applied $7 in various promotions. Lowest I've ever paid.
👍 how did you get $7 promotions?
tj wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 2:17 pm Got a $1 "Amazon Day Reward", so it came to $21.49 + tax. not too shabby. I guess no inflation for HRB. :mrgreen:
Fascinating to see how some of us are being presented with different prices. As RM might put it, some of us appear to be the control group!
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dodecahedron wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 7:39 am :oops: Except, in my case, I got so excited that I accidentally clicked on the PC download version when I actually needed the Mac version.
I always [now] carefully check all the details before purchasing. Last year in my haste I accidentally ordered the send-download-code-by-snail-mail version rather than the direct download, so I had to wait a few days to get the activation code packaged in a box that should have been an email.
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tuningfork wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 3:43 pm
dodecahedron wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 7:39 am :oops: Except, in my case, I got so excited that I accidentally clicked on the PC download version when I actually needed the Mac version.
I always [now] carefully check all the details before purchasing. Last year in my haste I accidentally ordered the send-download-code-by-snail-mail version rather than the direct download, so I had to wait a few days to get the activation code packaged in a box that should have been an email.
Is there any difference between the PC Dowload version and the Code by Mail version? Just asking b/c it's 20% off for the Code by Mail version
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LK2012 wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 3:54 pm
tuningfork wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 3:43 pm
dodecahedron wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 7:39 am :oops: Except, in my case, I got so excited that I accidentally clicked on the PC download version when I actually needed the Mac version.
I always [now] carefully check all the details before purchasing. Last year in my haste I accidentally ordered the send-download-code-by-snail-mail version rather than the direct download, so I had to wait a few days to get the activation code packaged in a box that should have been an email.
Is there any difference between the PC Dowload version and the Code by Mail version? Just asking b/c it's 20% off for the Code by Mail version
One difference, of course, is the delay and uncertain arrival time of the Code by Mail.

Also, the download version (in Amazon's case) conveniently archives your key in your permanent Amazon software library within your Amazon account, which is convenient if you are prone to mislaying things.

On the other hand, the Code by Mail version apparently works on both the PC and Mac platforms, which could be useful if you think you might be switching platforms as well as computers before you get around to finishing your taxes (or potentially amending them.)
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dodecahedron wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 3:37 pm
RubyTuesday wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 1:44 pm The Mac download version is also on sale at 22.49. Previously only the PC version was reduced.
Mac download version was 22.49 for me when I ordered it at 9:20 am (right after I mistakenly ordered the PC version!) Not sure why the Mac download did not show up that way for you earlier today.
I wasn't referring to earlier today, but a couple of days ago when the PC was in the mid $30s and the Mac was still normal priced.
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dodecahedron wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 3:41 pm
invstar wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 12:44 pm
b4real wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 12:37 pm I just purchased deluxe + state on Amazon for $15.49 before tax after they surprisingly applied $7 in various promotions. Lowest I've ever paid.
👍 how did you get $7 promotions?
tj wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 2:17 pm Got a $1 "Amazon Day Reward", so it came to $21.49 + tax. not too shabby. I guess no inflation for HRB. :mrgreen:
Fascinating to see how some of us are being presented with different prices. As RM might put it, some of us appear to be the control group!
Those digital credits were "earned" by people. They either have chosen "Prime Day" shipping or "No Rush" shipping in the past, which gave them credits that could be used for digital contents. It isn't Amazon presenting different prices
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Re: H&R Block 2021 software offer

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CloveLeaf wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 4:11 pm
dodecahedron wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 3:41 pm
invstar wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 12:44 pm
b4real wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 12:37 pm I just purchased deluxe + state on Amazon for $15.49 before tax after they surprisingly applied $7 in various promotions. Lowest I've ever paid.
👍 how did you get $7 promotions?
tj wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 2:17 pm Got a $1 "Amazon Day Reward", so it came to $21.49 + tax. not too shabby. I guess no inflation for HRB. :mrgreen:
Fascinating to see how some of us are being presented with different prices. As RM might put it, some of us appear to be the control group!
Those digital credits were "earned" by people. They either have chosen "Prime Day" shipping or "No Rush" shipping in the past, which gave them credits that could be used for digital contents. It isn't Amazon presenting different prices
Could be. I know have "earned" credits that way in the past. But for other Amazon purchases, I have also occasionally been presented serendipitously with the option to click on an unsolicited and unearned "coupon code" checkbox that gives me a discount I had not earned in that way.

Another good reason to read the page carefully before ordering.
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Re: H&R Block 2021 software offer

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dodecahedron wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 4:07 pm
LK2012 wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 3:54 pm
tuningfork wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 3:43 pm
dodecahedron wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 7:39 am :oops: Except, in my case, I got so excited that I accidentally clicked on the PC download version when I actually needed the Mac version.
I always [now] carefully check all the details before purchasing. Last year in my haste I accidentally ordered the send-download-code-by-snail-mail version rather than the direct download, so I had to wait a few days to get the activation code packaged in a box that should have been an email.
Is there any difference between the PC Dowload version and the Code by Mail version? Just asking b/c it's 20% off for the Code by Mail version
One difference, of course, is the delay and uncertain arrival time of the Code by Mail.

Also, the download version (in Amazon's case) conveniently archives your key in your permanent Amazon software library within your Amazon account, which is convenient if you are prone to mislaying things.

On the other hand, the Code by Mail version apparently works on both the PC and Mac platforms, which could be useful if you think you might be switching platforms as well as computers before you get around to finishing your taxes (or potentially amending them.)
Thank you!
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dodecahedron wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 7:39 am :oops: Except, in my case, I got so excited that I accidentally clicked on the PC download version when I actually needed the Mac version.

So my cost *might* wind up being double last year! I went ahead and ordered the Mac version also.

Amazon says that the purchase is not refundable but I believe if I don't actually download the unneeded PC version, I may be able to return the PC version for credit. If not, it will be an object lesson in need to be less impulsive!

It does not look easy or straightforward to return. Apparently I need to contact Amazon customer service chat.
I saw that you have already gotten that fixed but for future reference "non-refundable" software is actually returnable and refundable.

The reason is that virtually all software will have a terms and condition end user license agreement that will pop up and you have to press the "I agree" button to be able to use the software. Deep in the agreement they have to provide a way to get a refund if you do not agree to the terms, otherwise the agreement is not valid.

One time back when software came on CD's I bought a game and it turned out my PC was not capable of playing even in a limited graphics mode. In the agreement it said to take it back to the place of purchase to get a refund if you do not agree to the terms. I printed out that part of the agreement and took it back into the store and said I did not agree to the terms because they were too complex and I was able to get a refund. I did have to get a manager to approve it but it was not that hard so I suspect that they had run into that before.
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Re: H&R Block 2021 software offer

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dodecahedron wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 4:07 pm

On the other hand, the Code by Mail version apparently works on both the PC and Mac platforms, which could be useful if you think you might be switching platforms as well as computers before you get around to finishing your taxes (or potentially amending them.)
At Newegg, the order history screen's download link allows you to download the EXE Windows installer or the DMG Mac installer + shows your "key", thus I assume that the same key works with either Win or Mac.

The history list also allows me to view last year purchase and it's key.
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MA405 wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 6:06 am Amazon Prime card offers 20% cash back for that item.
+ tax in my state reduces the 20% somewhat but still ahead. Also another $1 digital credit for no rush shipping lowers it to net $18.73. I'll take it. Also, the code by mail option is returnable for $5 Kohl's cash if the price drops further.
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Re: H&R Block 2021 software offer

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For H&R Block 2019, Amazon's price for Deluxe + State bounced between $22.49 and ~$40. The lowest price was $19.99 on January 16-17, 2020.
For H&R Block 2020, Amazon's price for Deluxe + State bounced between $22.49 and ~$40. The lowest price was $22.49. I didn't see it lower at Amazon last year (or this January/February), but over at NewEgg:
For H&R Block 2020, Newegg's lowest price for Deluxe + State was $17.99 on January 12, 2021. WINNER

Newegg may have had its H&R Block Deluxe + State lowest price on a few other days as well. Amazon's price usually includes a 3 or 3.5% refund bonus offer. Historically cyber Monday is the almost-cheapest price, with a day or two in January that it dips even lower, although not by much. ($4-5)
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