Pricing starts at $70 for the Basic version, and scales from there (but that’s not published). Online Assist adds unlimited screen share and on-demand chat and video assistance.
This year, Online Assist is broken out as its own product line, such that you can sign up for H&R Block’s tax expert help from the get-go. But what it still lacks is a seamless, all-virtual way of having a tax pro handle your taxes from start to finish. H&R Block still has the cleanest and most friendly user experience we’ve seen. Plus, the service integrates cogent explanations that break down tax lingo in a digestible way.
Moreover, the service has several useful updates for tax year 2022, with clear guidance on complex tax topics (including crypto) and a colorful, visual interface whose efficient design keeps tax prep from feeling overwhelming. H&R Block consistently delivers one the best tax software services, and its H&R Block Deluxe 2023 service continues this tradition. Tax pro assistance: Yes, Online Assist starts at $70 (price varies depending upon tax service) Online Assist + Tax Pro Review starts at $90
Phone support: None (tax pro calls you with Online Assist) Online support: Email, live chat, screen share and phone (with Online Assist, available weekdays 7 a.m.
