Updated with new deal. If you are still looking for downloadable desktop tax software that doesn’t require your Social Security Number and financial details to be stored in the cloud, here’s a limited-time deal on H&R Block Tax Software 2016.
NewEgg has H&R Block Deluxe Federal + State for $29.99 plus a free $20 Nike Gift card. If you can actually use that $20 Nike gift card, your net cost would be close to $10. The lowest price ever so far for the same H&R Block software on Amazon was $19 during a flash sale.
H&R Block Deluxe includes guidance for stock gains and losses, home mortgage interest deduction, and other itemized deductions. Compare that against TurboTax Deluxe Download which makes you upgrade to TurboTax Premier to get guidance for stock sales and dividends.
Keep in mind that for these products 5 Federal e-Files are included but State e-File is extra ($19.95 for all I believe). I would personally just print the (usually shorter) state return out and snail mail it in if you don’t have a free State e-File option.
ha ha, very nice picture Jonathan… your kids look adorable!
Thanks for the tip. I have never used H&R Block’s software, do you know how does it compare against turbotax? Also anyone here who has used the premium version for rental properties, would you mind sharing your experience?
Thanks for the heads-up on the discontinuation of the State Farm and TurboTax partnership. Sad to see this perk come to end. No doubt, it’s saved me hundreds of dollars over the past several years!
I bought this from Newegg and after multiple attempts was unable to download and the customer service was unable to help me so now I am out the $35. Sounded like a great deal until….