Guarantees
The benefit of H&R Block Best of Both is that you can have a tax professional review, correct, sign, and file your return as the tax preparer of record.
When an H&R Block tax professional signs your tax return, you receive these guarantees.
View GuaranteesThe H&R Block Guarantee
The H&R Block Guarantee is included with every tax return we prepare. If H&R Block makes an error on your tax return, we'll pay resulting penalties and interest. If you are audited, we'll explain your IRS tax audit notice and the documentation you should provide to the auditor.
Maximum Refund Guarantee
We promise you the biggest tax refund you’re entitled to or your tax preparation is free.
If you find another online tax preparation method that results in a larger refund (or smaller liability) than that calculated by the H&R Block At Home online tax program, we will refund the fees you paid us to use our online tax program to prepare that return. To qualify, the larger refund or smaller tax liability must not be due to differences in data supplied by you or positions taken on your return that are contrary to law.
Peace of Mind® Extended Service Plan
For just $35, you can purchase the Peace of Mind Extended Service Plan and gain extra confidence. If you owe additional taxes due to our error in the preparation of your return, we'll pay those additional taxes up to a maximum of $5,500.
Self-Filing
You may also choose to self-file your Best of Both tax return without the benefit of a professional review. If you choose to self-file your tax return by electing to skip the tax professional review, the above guarantees are replaced with the H&R Block At Home Guarantees and your return becomes ineligible for the Peace of Mind® Extended Service plan.
Best of BothSM FAQ
Answers to your questions about Best of Both
View FAQ- I want an H&R Block tax professional to review, edit, sign and e-file my tax return for me. Can Best of Both connect me with a tax professional?
Yes. H&R Block Best of Both is for you if you prefer to do your own taxes, but want the added reassurance of having a tax professional review your return and then sign and e-file it with the IRS for you. H&R Block Best of Both makes completing your taxes easy by taking you through the simple, step-by-step tax interview of H&R Block At Home Premium. Then, at the end of the interview, you'll be able to choose to send your return to a tax professional who will complete the process for you. And, it includes the H&R Block At Home Premium's extra tax help and guidance for filers with a Schedule C, home mortgage, rental property, home office, business expenses or asset depreciation.
- I have a moderate or complex tax situation. Can Best of Both help me ensure I'm filing my taxes correctly?
Yes. H&R Block Best of Both can help you maximize your tax deductions by providing extra tax help and guidance for filers with a Schedule C tax return, home mortgage, rental property, home office, business expenses or asset depreciation. And, because you're using H&R Block Best of Both, you'll be able to send your tax return to an H&R Block tax professional who will review it, make any corrections if needed, sign and e-file your tax return with the IRS for you. And, if you have questions, you'll have unlimited access to a tax professional.
- How is Best of Both different than H&R Block At Home Premium?
If you would like to prepare your own taxes, but receive the added assurance of having an H&R Block tax professional review, correct, sign and e-file your tax return with the IRS for you, then H&R Block Best of Both is your solution. If you prefer to prepare and file your taxes yourself, our comprehensive H&R Block At Home online tax programs provide a great alternative while still incorporating H&R Block's tax preparation expertise.
- Can I import from H&R Block At Home™ online or software, H&R Block office or TurboTax® software?
Yes! Importing your tax information from your previous year's tax return is easy, and it can save you time when completing your taxes. You can import your basic personal and tax information into Best of Both online from last year's H&R Block At Home online, H&R Block At Home software, TurboTax software or H&R Block tax office return data Just choose which tax program you'd like to import from, and we'll guide you through the process. You'll also be able to decide what you do or don't want to import for this year. Then, we'll place the information in the appropriate forms throughout the entire program. All you have to do is add this year's values.
- How is doing your taxes online different than using software?
With H&R Block Best of Both or H&R Block At Home online, you work directly over the Internet to complete your taxes. With H&R Block At Home software you install the software directly on your computer. Plus, you work from and save your information to your hard drive. H&R Block Best of Both and H&R Block At Home online uses secure socket layer (SSL) technology to encrypt all sensitive information. So, anything you enter into the program is safe and secure.
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Supports most tax forms
See a full list of tax forms supported by H&R Block Best of Both. If additional forms or schedules are needed, your tax professional can help you with them.
View ListForm 1040 Individual Income Tax Return
Form 1040A Individual Income Tax Return
Form 1040EZ Income Tax Return for Single and Joint Filers
Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement
Form 1098 Mortgage Interest Statement
Form 1098-E Student Loan Interest
Form 1098-T Tuition Payment
Form 1099-DIV Dividends and Distributions Income
Form 1099-G Certain Government Payments
Form 1099-INT Interest Income
Form 1099-MISC Miscellaneous Income
Form 1099-R Distributions from Pensions, Annuities, Retirement, or Profit Sharing
Form 2441 Child and Dependent Care Credit
Form 8863 Education Credits
Form 8917 Tuition and Fees Deduction
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 EIC Earned Income Credit
Schedule SE Self-Employment Tax
Other IRS forms and schedules:
Schedule E Rents, Royalties, Partnerships, Etc.
Schedule F Profit or Loss from Farming
Schedule H Household Employment Taxes
Schedule K-1 Estate and Trust Income
Schedule K-1 Partnership and S Corporation Income
Schedule R Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled
Section 179 Worksheet
Taxable Recovery Worksheet
Form W-2G Gambling Winnings
Form 982 Reduction of Tax Attributes Due to Discharge of Indebtedness
Form 1040-ES Estimated Tax
Form 1040-V Payment Voucher
Form 1040-X Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return
Form 1099-G Certain Government Payments
Form 1099-OID Original Issue Discount
Form 1099-Q Payments from Qualified Education Programs
Form 1099-R Distributions from Pensions, Annuities, Retirement, or Profit Sharing
Form 1099-RRB Railroad Retirement
Form 1099-S Proceeds From Real Estate Transactions
Form 1099-SA Distributions from HSA, Archer MSA, or Medicare Advantage MSA
Form 1099-SSA Social Security Distributions
Form 1116 Foreign Tax Credit
Form 1310 Refund Due a Deceased Taxpayer
Form 2106 Employee Business Expenses
Form 2106-EZ Unreimbursed Employee Business Expenses
Form 2210 Underpayment Penalty
Form 2210-F Underpayment of Estimated Tax by Farmers and Fisherman
Form 2439 Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gains
Form 2555 Foreign Earned Income
Form 2555-EZ Foreign Earned Income Exclusion
Form 3903 Moving Expenses
Form 4137 Social Security Tax on Unreported Tips
Form 4562 Depreciation and Amortization
Form 4684 Casualties and Thefts
Form 4797 Sales of Business Property
Form 4835 Farm Rental Income and Expenses
Form 4868 Automatic Extension of Time to File
Form 4952 Investment Interest Expense
Form 4972 Tax on Lump-Sum Distributions
Form 5329 Return for IRA and Retirement Plan Tax
Form 5405 First-Time Homebuyer Credit
Form 5695 Residential Energy Credits
Form 6251 Alternative Minimum Tax
Form 8283 Noncash Charitable Contributions
Form 8332 Release of Claim to Exemption
Form 8396 Mortgage Interest Credit
Form 8453 Electronic Filing
Form 8582 Passive Activity Loss Limitations
Form 8606 Nondeductible IRAs
Form 8615 Tax for Children Who Have Investment Income of More Than $1,900
Form 8801 Credit for Prior Year Minimum Tax-Individuals, Estates, and Trusts
Form 8812 Additional Child Tax Credit
Form 8814 Election for Child's Income
Form 8815 Exclusion of Interest from Series EE Bonds
Form 8822 Change of Address
Form 8822-B Change of Address – Business
Form 8829 Expenses for Business Use of Your Home
Form 8839 Qualified Adoption Expenses
Form 8862 Information to Claim Earned Income Credit after Disallowance
Form 8880 Credit for Qualified Retirement Savings Contributions
Form 8885 Health Insurance Credit for Eligible Recipients
Form 8888 Direct Deposit to More than One Account
Form 8889 Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
Form 8910 Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit
Form 9465 Installment Agreement Request
Computer Requirements
Our software has been developed to get you filing right away.
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| Memory Windows | 512 MB or above |
| Memory Mac | G3 or G4 128 MB RAM |
| Processor | 800 MHz or above |
| Internet | 56K or above |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | 5.0.5 or higher |
| Monitor | 1024x768, SVGA color monitor |
| Printer | Compatible ink jet or laser |
| Speakers & Sound Card | For videos / animation |
H&R Block Best of BothSM
Prepare your taxes online and file your return with the support of a tax professional.
1 You will be required to provide copies of your tax documentation via electronic attach, fax, mail, or in-office drop off.
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