The benefit of “old-school” desktop tax software is that it doesn’t require your Social Security Number and financial details to be stored in the “cloud”, a fancy word for a third-party server where it can be copied or hacked. Amazon often runs one-day deals on H&R Block Tax Software 2023 (PC/Mac download). Black Friday is usually one of them.
Amazon has H&R Block Deluxe Federal + State for $25 (Federal Deluxe $20).
H&R Block Deluxe includes guidance for stock gains and losses, home mortgage interest deduction, and other itemized deductions. All flavors include “Refund Bonus” where you can a 2% bonus if you take your refund in the form of an Amazon gift card.
Keep in mind that for these products 5 Federal e-Files are included but State e-File is extra ($19.95 per state). 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.
Added: You may also get an additional 20% off H&R Block with the Amazon Prime credit card. Hat tip to reader Bill. View all Amazon Prime credit card special offers.
