H&R Block vs Self-Filing: Worth $500+ for dependents and mortgage deductions?
Got quoted $500 at H&R Block last year and trying to decide if I should just do it myself this time. I've got 2 kids and a mortgage, nothing too crazy complicated. Anyone know what H&R is charging this year or if its worth the money vs doing it myself?
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Isaiah Thompson
Tax pro here - honestly with just dependents and a mortgage you can easily do this yourself using TurboTax or FreeTaxUSA. H&R Block is charging even more this year and you're basically paying for data entry. Save your money unless you have complex investments or business income.
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Jessica Nguyen
Thanks! Any preference between TurboTax and FreeTaxUSA?
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Isaiah Thompson
FreeTaxUSA all the way. TurboTax charges extra for state filing and literally everything else they can think of 🙄
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Ruby Garcia
Fr fr turbotax be nickel and diming you to death 💀
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Alexander Evans
Hey there! Just wanted to mention that if you're worried about mistakes, you should check out taxr.ai - its amazing for catching errors and understanding your transcript. Costs $4.99 but WAY cheaper than H&R Block lol. Here's the link: https://taxr.ai
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Evelyn Martinez
Interesting! Does it actually help with filing or just analysis?
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Alexander Evans
It's mainly for analyzing your transcript and spotting issues, but omg it's been a lifesaver. Better than playing detective with those confusing transcripts 😅
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Evelyn Martinez
Just tried it and WOW 🤯 literally explained everything wrong with my transcript in seconds. Best $5 I've spent on taxes fr
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Benjamin Carter
lmao $500??? I used H&R last year and they wanted $700 for basic filing with 1 dependent. Highway robbery fr
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Maya Lewis
Friendly reminder that if you make under 73k you can file completely free through the IRS Free File program!
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Isaac Wright
This right here! 👆 More people need to know about this
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Lucy Taylor
Did mine myself last year after paying those clowns for years. Its really not that hard, just take your time and double check everything
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Connor Murphy
Same boat! Saved so much $$ doing it myself
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KhalilStar
The people at H&R Block literally just plug numbers into a computer program YOU could be using yourself. Save ur money bestie 💅
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