H&R Block Online Account Help

If you haven’t completed last year’s taxes, you might be wondering if you can file prior-year returns online with H&R Block. Unfortunately, you can’t. While we don’t have a way for you to file prior- year returns with our online products, you do have options to file older returns. You can: Prepare it yourself with H&R Block Software Our software programs allow you a convenient do-it-yourself option that you can easily download from our website. You’ll find editions to complete your federal and state taxes for the previous year and other years’ back taxes. Get a prior-year return prepared at […]

Wondering whether you can prepare multiple returns (federal and state) with H&R Block Deluxe? Although our online products, including H&R Block Deluxe, only allow users to file one federal return per account, you can file multiple federal returns with our tax software options. You can choose to purchase our basic, deluxe, or premium tax software from our website. Simply choose the option that best fits your situation. Each of H&R Block’s software options allows you to file multiple returns – up to five federal returns. Most of our software options include one personal state return, as well. If you prefer […]

Are you one of those taxpayers who likes to get a jump start on tax season? If that’s you, then note H&R Block’s online products availability for the coming tax season. Typically, H&R Block online products are available in early November. For the 2024 tax year (filed in 2025), you can purchase H&R Block online programs starting in November 2024. Not Sure Which H&R Block Online Product to Purchase? As your life changes, so can your tax needs. The version of H&R Block Online that you purchased last year might not be the same one you’ll need this tax year. […]

For many, tax prep consists of filing a federal return and a single state return. However, in certain cases, moving or working across state lines means additional tax considerations — specifically, preparing nonresident and part-year taxes. Fortunately, when you file taxes online with H&R Block, our products support both nonresident and part-year resident taxes for several states. You can view the list of states in the section below. If you need to review what these terms mean and how these situations might impact your taxes, these summaries should help: Nonresident state taxes – Applies if you’re an employee who works in one […]

H&R Block’s Accuracy Guarantee ensures your return is mistake-free. Here’s how it works: After you complete your federal return, the H&R Block Online program will check it for errors. We’ll repeat the process after you complete your state return. Our Accuracy Review will identify errors in your return and provide instructions to fix them. To find and correct the errors in your return: Choose Fix Issues in the lower right-hand corner of the Accuracy Review Results page. Correct any errors and choose Next. Choose the Federal tab and choose Check for errors and missing information. Choose Next. If there aren’t any more […]

H&R Block Online products support the forms most commonly used. You can view the list below to see which forms are available. To see when each form will be available (not all forms are immediately available): Go to the Overview. Under Form Availability, choose View Federal Forms. The H&R Block online program supports most federal forms: Form 1040: US Individual Income Tax Schedule 8812: Child Tax Credit Schedule A: Itemized Deductions Schedule B: Interest and Dividends Schedule C: Profit or Loss from Business Schedule C-EZ: Net Profit from Business Schedule D: Capital Gains and Losses Schedule E: Rents, Royalties, Partnerships, […]

As a part of the process for filing your taxes, the program will ask you questions and use your answers to complete the appropriate forms. To make answering the questions easier, gather your financial info and any tax documents sent to you, and keep them handy. Depending on your tax situation, here are the common form you might need to file taxes with H&R Block Online: Valid identification (usually your driver’s license or state ID) W-2 – A form you receive from your employer showing your wages and deductions Form 1098 – There are multiple versions of this form. It can report […]

How long it takes to file taxes depends on your situation. Certain situations (Ex: you have investments, children, or own real estate) might trigger additional forms and questions. The more of these taxable situations you have in your life, the longer it might take to file your taxes. But the good news is, since you won’t need to do calculations or figure out which forms to use like you would if you were completing paper forms, a simple return could take less than two hours. Worried About How Long It Takes to Get Taxes Done? Using H&R Block’s Online tax […]

If you have a more complex tax situation and need forms that aren’t available in the H&R Block Online program, you have two options: Add Tax Pro Review to your DIY tax product. A knowledgeable tax pro from H&R Block has all the forms available to complete the rest of your return. Tax Pro Review can be added at any time during the filing process. Go to one of our offices and let our expert tax professionals complete your return for you in person. Find your local H&R Block tax preparation office. H&R Block Tax Form Availability– What’s Not Included […]

No — unfortunately, the H&R Block Online program is only designed to be used for the current year’s returns. To file back taxes, you’ll need to purchase the edition of H&R Block’s software for the year or years that you need to file. To e-file back taxes with H&R Block, you can purchase H&R Block software through www.hrblock.com or by visiting a local retail software store. Our software is easy to use and will guarantee you receive your maximum refund amount. Filing Income Tax Returns for Previous Years in an Office Prefer not to use software to file your back […]