Anyone else get this weird letter from H&R Block for 2025 taxes?

So I just got this strange letter from H&R Block that I wasn't expecting. It mentioned something about my previous filing and offered some kind of "exclusive client discount" for next year's taxes. The weird thing is, I filed with TurboTax last year, not H&R Block? Has anyone else gotten something similar? I'm wondering if this is legit or some kind of scam trying to get my info. The letter looks pretty official with my name and everything, but I'm super confused why they're contacting me when I've never used their service. Should I just ignore it or call them to figure out what's going on?

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Grace Durand

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This is actually pretty common. H&R Block and other tax prep companies buy marketing lists and sometimes they get information that's not quite accurate. What likely happened is your information was included in a database they purchased for marketing purposes, and their system incorrectly flagged you as a previous customer. If the letter is just offering you a discount or promotion for next year's tax preparation, it's probably legitimate marketing rather than a scam. However, it's always smart to be cautious. Don't call any phone numbers from the letter itself - instead, look up H&R Block's official customer service number separately and call that if you want to verify.

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Grace Durand

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There's absolutely no downside to ignoring it if you plan to use TurboTax or another service again. It's just marketing material trying to get your business. As for getting removed from their marketing lists, you can call H&R Block's official customer service number and request to be placed on their do-not-contact list. You can also register with the DMA Choice service (dmachoice.org) which helps reduce marketing mail across multiple companies. Most legitimate companies honor these opt-out requests, though it might take a few weeks to process.

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ElectricDreamer

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This happens all the time! Tax prep companies cast a really wide net with their marketing. They purchase data from credit bureaus, marketing firms, and other sources to build their prospect lists. Sometimes they even get info from public records or data brokers that track tax filing patterns. The fact that they have your name and address doesn't necessarily mean they have access to your actual tax information - it's more likely they're working off demographic and financial data that suggests you're a tax filer in their target market. As others mentioned, just ignore it if you're happy with TurboTax, or call H&R Block directly (not using the number on the letter) if you want to opt out of their marketing.

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