Tax time is right around the corner. Most companies are required to send out the W-2 paperwork by the end of January. There are a lot of people who still go old school and take their taxes to a tax preparer. Some people still enjoy the face to face contact. Others prefer to go online and avoid making an appointment and a special trip downtown to get it done. Luckily, there are a lot of options available today to simplify this process. The first in our tax preparation series is H&R Block.
H&R Block has a few different online tax preparation options depending on your situation. They are Online, Online Assist, and Tax Pro Go.
ONLINE
Free Online – If you have a W-2, have kids & education costs $0
Deluxe Online – For homeowners, donations & HSAs $29.99
Premium Online – For freelancers, contractors and investors $49.99
Self-Employed Online – For self-employed and small business $79.99
ONLINE ASSIST
Basic Online Assist – If you have a W-2, have kids & education costs and help when you need it $39.99
Deluxe Online Assist – For homeowners, donations & HSAs and help when you need it $69.99
Premium Online Assist – For freelancers, contractors & investors and help when you need it $109.99
Self-Employed Online Assist – For self-employed & small business and help when you need it $139.99
Tax Pro Go
Simple – W-2 income or social security income only $49
Student/Retired – Paid student loan and/or have retirement income $99
Family/Investor – Have dependents and/or investment income $179
Business – Self-employed, business, and/or rental property income $229
How Tax Pro Go Works
You’re matched with a tax pro who has state expertise and is best for your unique situation. Upload your tax documents. Simply drag and drop your tax files and schedule a call or chat if you have questions. They prepare, sign, and file your return. In a few days you can review and approve your taxes, pay, then sit back and relax.
H&R Block online tax preparation has definitely upped their game by providing a complete solution no what your situation is. If you like to take control and do things yourself, the Online option is for you. If you think you might want someone to ride shotgun and answer a few questions along the way, the Online Assist might be a better fit. If your taxes are a bit more complicated and you’d like to have a tax professional to do it for you, Tax Pro Go makes it possible. No matter what your situation is, you might want to give H&R Block a try this tax season. [hrblock.com, 1/16/2020]
