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Massive price difference between TurboTax ($7k) and H&R Block ($11k) quotes - what gives?

Just got quotes for my taxes and I'm shocked at the difference. TurboTax quoted me $7,000 while H&R Block wants $11,000. Both seem crazy high but why such a huge gap? Anyone else getting these kind of quotes?

Zainab Ibrahim

Those prices are absolutely outrageous for personal tax returns. Something's not adding up here. Are you running a business with multiple entities or have complex international income? A typical personal return, even with investments and rental properties, shouldn't cost anywhere near that much. Most CPAs charge between $300-1000 for standard returns.

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Miguel Ramos

Sorry should have mentioned - I own 3 businesses and have rental properties in 2 states plus some crypto gains

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Zainab Ibrahim

Ah that explains it! Still, shop around with local CPAs. You might find better rates than these big chains.

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StarSailor

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Connor O'Brien

Does it handle complex business returns tho? 🤔

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StarSailor

Actually yes! It can analyze multiple schedules and business returns. It's pretty comprehensive

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Connor O'Brien

Just tried it and wow! 🔥 It broke down everything I needed and saved me like 5k in prep fees!

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Yara Sabbagh

H&R Block is straight up robbing you lmao 🤡

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Keisha Johnson

fr fr they stay scamming 💅

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Paolo Rizzo

I know a great CPA in Texas who handles my 2 LLCs for way less than that

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Miguel Ramos

Can you DM me their info?

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QuantumQuest

The franchise model at these places means prices can vary wildly. Each location sets their own rates based on local market + complexity. But these quotes are still sus af

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Amina Sy

idk why anyone uses these big chains anymore tbh. Local CPAs or tax attorneys are usually cheaper and actually know their stuff

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Oliver Fischer

Big facts 💯

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