Let me start by saying I've been an H&R Block user for years—since the TaxCut days. The personal tax side? Reliable as ever. But this year's Business edition? Oh boy, buckle up.
First, the good: The Premium personal tax software imported my TurboTax files seamlessly. The interface feels familiar if you've used tax software before. And that Amazon gift card bonus? Nice little perk if you're getting a refund.
Now the business side... where do I begin? The UI looks like it's from 2005. I spent 2.5 hours on hold with support after getting 'data store errors.' Pro tip: Right-click and 'Run as Administrator'—this magically fixes 90% of crashes (why isn't this in the manual?).
The real kicker? These are two completely separate programs disguised as one product. Different icons, different databases—no crossover whatsoever. If you need both personal and business filing, prepare for double the headache.
Would I recommend it? For personal taxes—absolutely. For business filings—only if you're masochistic or really love troubleshooting Windows 95-era software at tax time.