NEW YORK -- The Federal Trade Commission last week sued the tax preparation company H&R Block for, in essence, allegedly making it more difficult for consumers to downgrade to a lower cost or free ...

As Californians do their taxes for 2023, an estimated 70% could qualify for free help online to prepare and file their federal returns. But in the past, only a small percentage of them have taken ...

The deadline is looming for the 2026 tax season, so if you haven’t filed yet, it’s time to start thinking seriously about which tax prep software you’re going to use. If you’re not sure what kind of ...

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H&R Block's DIY tax-filing platform uses a straightforward interface that prompts users with questions to determine which plan is right and if they're eligible for various deductions. If you have ...

The Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint against tax prep giant H&R Block accusing the company of deceptively marketing "free" online tax filing when its products often were not free, and ...

Tax season is approaching quickly, triggering the annual stress of managing taxes correctly. As a filer, you can take advantage of H&R Block’s downloadable tax filing software options. Before you take ...

E-file.com provides a simple, budget-friendly way to file your taxes online. The free version is available for single or joint filers with under $100,000 in wages and limited deductions or credits.

H&R Block is in the Federal Trade Commission's crosshairs, for similar reasons its archrival TurboTax has been in recent years. On Feb. 23, the FTC filed a complaint against H&R Block alleging the ...

H&R Block's tax software includes guided DIY tools, secure e-filing and flexible support options for early filers.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tax season is upon us and, as of right now, the April 15 deadline won’t be extended in 2021. But while pretty much all ...