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H&R Block At Home 2009 Deluxe Federal + State + eFile [OLD VERSION]

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Ideal for homeowners and investors, H&R Block At Home Deluxe includes everything you need to easily complete your federal and state taxes, plus five free federal e-files
Customized interview process helps you easily complete your federal and state taxes
Easily import W-2, 1099, and data from last year's return; quickly import data from TaxCut, TurboTax, Quicken, and Microsoft Money software
Automatically double-checks returns for errors; built-in expertise and audit support with guidance
Guidance for reporting investments, dividends, home sales, and retirement income; H&R Block DeductionPro software to maximize tax savings from donations

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Product details

Language ‏ : ‎ English
Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.7 x 5.6 x 0.7 inches; 3.2 ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 1336600-09
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ October 26, 2009
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Block Financial
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B002SR4S0Q

Best Sellers Rank: #3,500 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
- #138 in Tax Preparation
- #1,067 in Mac Software

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Product Description

Guidance for all your personal tax situations. Federal forms and State forms. Step-by-step interviews guide you through a customized experience relevant to your tax situation. Everything you need to prepare your federal and state taxes in one complete program.

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3.9 out of 5

380 global ratings

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Customers find the software easy to use and navigate. They also appreciate the clear and understandable instructions and the straight-forward preparation process. Customers also say the software is excellent and makes your taxes very simple. They appreciate the good price and value of the product. However, some customers have mixed opinions on performance, quality, speed, documentation, and e-file options.

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109 customers mention94 positive15 negative

Customers find the software fairly easy to use. They say the instructions are clear and understandable, and the preparation process is pretty straightforward. The program goes step-by-step, answers all questions, and is bug-free. Additionally, customers say the software installs without a hitch.

"I have used this program for my taxes for years. It works great, is easy to use and doesn't cost as much as Turbo Tax...." Read more

"...So far this program seems to do just fine. I found it easy to use, and found that imports from Quicken and from TXF files worked without any problems..." Read more

"...Me I will save the money from now on and do them myself. Easier, faster and cheaper." Read more

"...of Tax Cut/H&R Block tax software and have always found it easy to use a bug free until this year...." Read more

49 customers mention42 positive7 negative

Customers find the tax information in the software excellent, simple, and helpful. They say it has a nice calculator that interactively calculates taxes owed and due. They also appreciate the error checking and other features of the program. Customers say the program covers most every particular tax situation and is very useful.

"...This year it allows you to load all dividends and interest from retirement accounts directly from your financial company directly into the tax forms..." Read more

"...In addition to tax software, the package includes DeductionPro software...." Read more

"...The error checking and other features of this program are really helpful, too. This year the e-mailing is included (it's about time!),..." Read more

"...I also like the fact that you could do an unlimited number of tax returns and a generous number of e-filings...." Read more

42 customers mention34 positive8 negative

Customers like the value of the software. They say it's easy to use, more cost effective than Turbotax, and a very good tax program.

"...Easier, faster and cheaper." Read more

"...State plus Federal tax program is easy to use, accurate, and a much better value than the high priced TT...." Read more

"...is at least as good and perhaps a bit easier to use and a more reasonable cost...." Read more

"...I do 3 tax returns with it. Good value!** Update 2-10-2010; I find the 2009 version clearer and cleaner than prior years...." Read more

47 customers mention32 positive15 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the software. Some mention that it works well, while others say that it may fail for more complex topics. Some say that the program doesn't do a very good job of explaining the new features and keeps giving incorrect results. They also mention that the website is not updated, the telephone system doesn''t work, and the program crashes often without autosaving data.

"I have used this program for my taxes for years. It works great, is easy to use and doesn't cost as much as Turbo Tax...." Read more

"...It was very difficult to learn and to use. Of course, it was very powerful, but a pain...." Read more

"...confidence; it is extremely slow and clumsy, and it does not work with all browsers. Help files are sorely lacking. Beware! It took 21(!)..." Read more

"...The federal and state versions worked perfectly. The interface is different than Turbo Tax, but works more efficiently than TT...." Read more

36 customers mention21 positive15 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the software. Some mention it's a good, competent program that's adequate and reliable, while others say that it really sucks and got them into hot water two years in a row. They say the returns had errors and were an aggravating disappointment.

"...I find it helpful in organizing and valuating charity donations, such as clothing and household items...." Read more

"...Their only problem is that they don't seem to so any advertising. Turbo tax is everywhere you look, but At Home seems to be invisible...." Read more

"...Basically, At Home is usable but quite unfriendly and incomplete compared to TurboTax...." Read more

"...It failed with the following error messages: "1008:5,-5000 Access denied error" and "You do not have enough access privileges for this installation"..." Read more

30 customers mention18 positive12 negative

Customers are mixed about the speed of the software. Some mention that it gets the job done quickly, and is fast to deliver. They also say that the software runs faster and takes up less operating memory. However, other customers report issues with poor service, slow start-up, and inefficient customer service. They mention that nothing downloads properly, and that it's not as good as TurboTax.

"...Me I will save the money from now on and do them myself. Easier, faster and cheaper." Read more

"...Interestingly, TTD is also noticeably slower starting up than HRBD. Don't know why...." Read more

"...H&R Block came in 3-4 days; loaded easily and seemed a lot more user friendly. I have 13 interest and dividend entries to make plus two pensions...." Read more

"...I keep getting a notification the H&R Software Manager is not responding. Two attempts with customer service did not work...." Read more

9 customers mention3 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the documentation of the physical software. Some find it great and handy, while others say it's hard to understand and poorly worded. They also say the questions aren't clear, and the documentation is hard to read.

"I could have done my taxes faster if I did them myself. Not very clear on questions...." Read more

"...Good delivery and came in a sealed box. Everything in fine shape. I am quite satisfied with the service and glad to save the money." Read more

"...H&R Block did not do the Illinois State Return correctly and had to be overwritten...." Read more

"...It gave me fewer questions, less detail, and a different result. I ended up buying TurboTax, and sailed right through it...." Read more

9 customers mention6 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the e-file options. Some mention that it's easy to work with, has all the options as E-file, and allows them to e file. They appreciate the free federal efile and e mailing included in the program. However, some customers are disappointed that the state efile is not free.

"...This year the e-mailing is included (it's about time!), although you can still file the paper forms or the reduced paper forms...." Read more

"...the previous year carry overs, the guiding questions, and the e-filing options...." Read more

"...I downloaded the software but there will still no free State program. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling a few times but no luck...." Read more

"...calculates taxes owed/due as data is input and the program includes e-filing...." Read more

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TAX CUT by another name is still great

Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2010

Platform For Display: PC/Mac DiscAccess Method: BoxVerified Purchase

I have used this program for my taxes for years. It works great, is easy to use and doesn't cost as much as Turbo Tax. This year it allows you to load all dividends and interest from retirement accounts directly from your financial company directly into the tax forms; no more typing a lot of data by hand. For a retired person this is a great advantage. Their only problem is that they don't seem to so any advertising. Turbo tax is everywhere you look, but At Home seems to be invisible. Also, why did they have to change the name? Tax Cut was fine.

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CSX

good product at a good price (updated)

Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2009

Platform For Display: PC/Mac DiscAccess Method: BoxVerified Purchase

(Note: This review also shows up in the reviews for the download version. Don't ask me why Amazon doesn't show the reviews in both places for what's really the same product, with just different delivery mechanisms. I bought the box version, if you want to know.)

This part written Dec 9, 2009 (see updated comments below)

This is of course a preliminary review (written Dec 9 based on use in the last few days). At this time one can't do more than a rough cut estimate of the tax return -- the IRS forms aren't finalized, the state forms aren't available, and of course the various income reports (W2, 1099, etc.) aren't out yet.

I don't have a super complicated tax situation this year: it just requires some things that a good tax program should handle easily. So far this program seems to do just fine. I found it easy to use, and found that imports from Quicken and from TXF files worked without any problems. Schedules A, B, and D worked just fine, and the related screens were easy to use and understand. Excess FICA was calculated correctly, as was the child tax credit. The AMT calculation does of course remain weirdly complicated (once a year I mutter to myself about all politicians in DC), but the program does take care of it with no apparent problems.

I used TaxCut last year -- chose it over TurboTax just because of cost, and was quite satisfied. I'm not convinced this year either that you get value for the extra you pay for TT. (Incidentally, note that if you have investment income you probably need to get TT Premium, so the price would be nearly double that of HRB Deluxe.)

A warning I wrote in my review last year seems worth repeating: Don't expect a tax program to apply tax laws correctly in all circumstances; for anything at all out of the ordinary, make sure you double-check against an IRS guide or another guide like JK Lasser's. The folks who design and write and test the programs make mistakes, too. And for the same reason, give the calculations a sanity check, don't just use the program blindly, or you could get tripped up by a software bug that wasn't caught.

I will update this review in Jan/Feb when I've had a chance to do more with it.

Update Jan 29, 2010:

I have now done a first complete pass on my taxes, based on W2s, 1099s, and some projected 1099s. I also have had an opportunity to use TurboTax Deluxe (I got a free copy, legally), so have been able to compare the two products.

I continue to like HRB Deluxe. It's easy to use, and has been trouble-free. There are a couple of things I particularly like, that might be worth mentioning. (1) They show you when the next update is expected, so you don't waste your time running the update check until there is something. (2) Entering info from interest paying mutual funds that might have muni income (tax-free for Fed) is simple: HRB gives you a simple way to enter the amount that's tax-free in your state, and takes care of it without hassle. TT can also deal with this, but I don't like their way as much (they create a separate 1099 to split the income into two parts).

Interestingly, TTD is also noticeably slower starting up than HRBD. Don't know why.

The one advantage TT does have over HRB is on coverage of automated downloads: TT can download your 1099 info from a larger set of institutions than can HRB. W2 downloads look the same between the two. This does save some time, and could be sufficient to be a decider for some. Not for me.

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Ali Julia

After purchasing both TaxCut and TurboTax, prefer TaxCut

Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2011

Platform For Display: PC/Mac DiscAccess Method: BoxVerified Purchase

I've used TaxCut every year since 1995. Several times when I saw a promotional deal I purchased both TaxCut and TurboTax to compare. I repeated this experiment this year. I found that TurboTax did not do anything better than TaxCut while costing consistently more.

TaxCut software also wins if compared to the free on-line options. I don't like using the on-line tax programs for two reasons (1) I don't want my financial data to be on someone's web site (2) free offers include the Federal tax only.

H&R Block tax software does a good job despite having a few flaws, my two pain complaints:

1. My annual pet peeve: foreign tax credit over the limit to be directly on 1040 is not done automatically, it require entering data manually. This form is not that hard to do manually as this form does not change year to year, but not it is not clear to me why the program cannot do the right thing.

2. Copy and Paste from Interview screens is not possible. Sometimes I wish to do it for some issue as a reminder to myself. My solution is to do PrintScreen (holding ctl key, shift key, and printscreen key at the same time). This generates an image of the screen, which I paste into paint or photo editing sofware which I can print or save for later.

In addition to tax software, the package includes DeductionPro software. I find it helpful in organizing and valuating charity donations, such as clothing and household items.

The interview process is helpful in reminding you things you might have forgotten. On-line help is useful. Despite a few annoyances, it does a good job.

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Donna R. Setunsky

Waste of money and time

Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2010

Platform For Display: PC/Mac DiscAccess Method: BoxVerified Purchase

I could have done my taxes faster if I did them myself. Not very clear on questions. And then I couldn't eFile because it said one of our birthdates and social security numbers didn't match what the government had. So I had to print them up and mail anyway. I understood that you would get the state eFile free too but no, you have to buy that. So I printed up state and mailed it. If you need a program to buy, stick with the more expensive TaxAct. Me I will save the money from now on and do them myself. Easier, faster and cheaper.

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