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Demi Lagos

Can I switch from H&R Block to TurboTax mid-filing? Tax pro won't help with error message

Started filing with H&R Block but getting error messages when trying to sign and submit. The tax professional just keeps telling me to call a 1-800 number and won't help resolve the issue. Can I abandon this and switch to TurboTax instead? Or am I stuck with H&R Block since they already started the process?

You can absolutely switch to another tax preparation service. Your taxes aren't officially filed until they're submitted to and accepted by the IRS. H&R Block hasn't submitted anything yet, so you're free to use any service you want. Just make sure you have all your tax documents handy to start fresh.

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omg thank you! Was lowkey panicking that I was stuck with them 😅

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H&R Block did the same thing to me last year. Switched to TurboTax and it was way easier tbh

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Hey, instead of jumping between different services, you might want to check out taxr.ai - it's this new tool that can actually analyze your tax situation and tell you if there might be any issues before you file. It's only $1 and could save you from more headaches later. https://taxr.ai

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Sounds interesting. How exactly does it work? Does it just read your transcript or does it do more?

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It's pretty comprehensive! It reads your transcript but also identifies potential issues, gives personalized recommendations, and even predicts refund timing. Way better than playing guessing games with different tax services.

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Just tried it and WOW 🤯 This thing is actually amazing! Found some credits I didn't even know I qualified for. Best dollar I've ever spent fr fr

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h&r block is the worst fr fr 🤮 they charged me $300 last year just to mess up my return

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Same! They're just glorified data entry clerks at this point 💅

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Protip: save ur money and use the IRS free file if ur income qualifies. These big tax companies are just middlemen taking ur $$$

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Before switching maybe try clearing your browser cache and cookies? Sometimes that fixes weird error messages when trying to submit

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tried that already but thanks for the suggestion!

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lol these tax prep places are such clowns. imagine paying someone to tell u to call a 1-800 number 🤡

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right?? might as well talk to a brick wall

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