Through more than 13,000 retail offices, H&R Block offers a variety of products and services to help clients meet their
financial goals and receive the maximum tax benefit. A snapshot of each solution is available in a media-friendly format to help
reporters understand the purpose and relevance of these products and services.
Audit
As the number of taxpayers who are audited continues to grow, H&R Block's Tax Audit Support is there to help them. In fact, 3 out of 4 non-H&R Block clients who came to H&R Block for audit services ended up owing less than what the original audit notice indicated.
With H&R Block's audit assistance, clients prepare for an audit by reviewing their audit notice with an experienced tax professional. Audit assistance is provided to H&R Block clients at no additional cost as part of the H&R Block guarantee.
If audit representation is needed, H&R Block will serve as the client's representative before the IRS*. H&R Block's clients pay a discounted price for this service, or they can purchase the Peace of Mind® Extended Service Plan, which includes audit representation.
* H&R Block provides tax advice only. Taxpayers should consult an attorney for legal advice. Signed Power of Attorney is required. Void where prohibited. Conditions apply. See Peace of Mind® Extended Service Plan terms and conditions for details.
H&R Block's Best of BothSM
Preparing taxes with do-it-yourself software doesn't have to mean going it alone. H&R Block's Best of Both offers do-it-yourself tax preparation products with expertise and unlimited advice available from highly trained, experienced tax professionals - and guaranteed accuracy.
Using this preparation method allows taxpayers to complete their return online and then submit it to an H&R Block tax professional, who will review, correct, and e-file the return.
H&R Block's Dollars and Sense
More than 50 percent of high school students graduate with little or no understanding of how to properly manage their finances. Knowing this, we created H&R Block Dollars & Sense™ to give back to the communities we serve by helping teenagers learn the essentials of financial fitness.
Since its inception in 2009, H&R Block Dollars & Sense has provided more than $2 million in personal finance curriculum to high schools nationwide and rewarded students with scholarships to help offset the cost of college. For financial literacy statistics and more information about H&R Block Dollars & Sense, visit us online at www.hrblockdollarsandsense.com.
Through Strength in Numbers, our workplace volunteer program, we encourage associates nationwide to support the causes they care about in their communities.
In partnership with Knowledge Matters and DECA, H&R Block Dollars & Sense™ is helping create a generation of financially fit teens.
Military
All service members are offered discounted tax preparation at 65 H&R Block retail tax offices located on bases around the world.
H&R Block's Military Scholarship & Employment Program provides full scholarships to H&R Block's Income Tax Course to military spouses and wounded warriors seeking a career as an H&R Block tax professional. The Income Tax Course teaches all the skills needed to become a tax preparer, and upon completion, students may be hired to work with H&R Block. This can provide a flexible career path for military spouses to continue on, despite frequent relocation.
In 2009, more than 1,100 military spouses were hired to work with H&R Block. There are more than 6,000 military-related employees with the company.
Peace of Mind® Extended Service Plan
The Peace of Mind® Extended Service Plan option is a smart way for taxpayers to ensure they are protected no matter how complex their tax situation.
In the unlikely event clients need assistance because they have been contacted by the IRS about the accuracy of their returns, the Peace of Mind® Extended Service plan could prove invaluable. Plan coverage includes representation and limited payment of additional taxes resulting from an H&R Block error.
Second Look Review
H&R Block's Second Look® Review can uncover other preparers' errors, potentially resulting in a bigger refund. H&R Block finds errors in 2 out of 3 tax returns prepared by other people. Too often, these errors are overlooked deductions and credits, which cause taxpayers to miss out on additional tax savings.
Second Look® Review offers taxpayers the opportunity to have their past three year's returns reviewed an H&R Block tax professional for accuracy and to ensure all eligible credits and deductions were claimed. If the tax return is correct, H&R Block certifies the review and the taxpayer receives the H&R Block guarantee.
Tax Pro Finder
Using H&R Block's Tax Professional Finder, clients are able to search for a tax professional they have worked with before or search for a tax professional based on area of expertise, knowledge of an occupation, language(s) spoken and office location. A list of tax professionals who meet their search criteria is provided including photos and a summary of each tax professional's experience.
The Tax Professional Finder is the only online tool that helps taxpayers find and schedule an appointment with a tax preparer who is right for them.
Tax Answers by H&R Block
Have a tax question? Ask an experienced H&R Block tax professional or look for similar tax questions from other taxpayers using H&R Block's Tax Answers iPhone app.
Taxpayers also can look up the definitions of hundreds of tax terms, test their tax knowledge with interactive quizzes and even locate the closest H&R Block office using this FREE app.
Audit
As the number of taxpayers who are audited continues to grow, H&R Block's Tax Audit Support is there to help them. In fact, 3 out of 4 non-H&R Block clients who came to H&R Block for audit services ended up owing less than what the original audit notice indicated.
With H&R Block's audit assistance, clients prepare for an audit by reviewing their audit notice with an experienced tax professional. Audit assistance is provided to H&R Block clients at no additional cost as part of the H&R Block guarantee.
If audit representation is needed, H&R Block will serve as the client's representative before the IRS*. H&R Block's clients pay a discounted price for this service, or they can purchase the Peace of Mind® Extended Service Plan, which includes audit representation.
* H&R Block provides tax advice only. Taxpayers should consult an attorney for legal advice. Signed Power of Attorney is required. Void where prohibited. Conditions apply. See Peace of Mind® Extended Service Plan terms and conditions for details.
H&R Block's Best of BothSM
Preparing taxes with do-it-yourself software doesn't have to mean going it alone. H&R Block's Best of Both offers do-it-yourself tax preparation products with expertise and unlimited advice available from highly trained, experienced tax professionals - and guaranteed accuracy.
Using this preparation method allows taxpayers to complete their return online and then submit it to an H&R Block tax professional, who will review, correct, and e-file the return.
H&R Block's Dollars and Sense
More than 50 percent of high school students graduate with little or no understanding of how to properly manage their finances. Knowing this, we created H&R Block Dollars & Sense™ to give back to the communities we serve by helping teenagers learn the essentials of financial fitness.
Since its inception in 2009, H&R Block Dollars & Sense has provided more than $2 million in personal finance curriculum to high schools nationwide and rewarded students with scholarships to help offset the cost of college. For financial literacy statistics and more information about H&R Block Dollars & Sense, visit us online at www.hrblockdollarsandsense.com.
Through Strength in Numbers, our workplace volunteer program, we encourage associates nationwide to support the causes they care about in their communities.
In partnership with Knowledge Matters and DECA, H&R Block Dollars & Sense™ is helping create a generation of financially fit teens.
Military
All service members are offered discounted tax preparation at 65 H&R Block retail tax offices located on bases around the world.
H&R Block's Military Scholarship & Employment Program provides full scholarships to H&R Block's Income Tax Course to military spouses and wounded warriors seeking a career as an H&R Block tax professional. The Income Tax Course teaches all the skills needed to become a tax preparer, and upon completion, students may be hired to work with H&R Block. This can provide a flexible career path for military spouses to continue on, despite frequent relocation.
In 2009, more than 1,100 military spouses were hired to work with H&R Block. There are more than 6,000 military-related employees with the company.
Peace of Mind® Extended Service Plan
The Peace of Mind® Extended Service Plan option is a smart way for taxpayers to ensure they are protected no matter how complex their tax situation.
In the unlikely event clients need assistance because they have been contacted by the IRS about the accuracy of their returns, the Peace of Mind® Extended Service plan could prove invaluable. Plan coverage includes representation and limited payment of additional taxes resulting from an H&R Block error.
Second Look Review
H&R Block's Second Look® Review can uncover other preparers' errors, potentially resulting in a bigger refund. H&R Block finds errors in 2 out of 3 tax returns prepared by other people. Too often, these errors are overlooked deductions and credits, which cause taxpayers to miss out on additional tax savings.
Second Look® Review offers taxpayers the opportunity to have their past three year's returns reviewed an H&R Block tax professional for accuracy and to ensure all eligible credits and deductions were claimed. If the tax return is correct, H&R Block certifies the review and the taxpayer receives the H&R Block guarantee.
Tax Pro Finder
Using H&R Block's Tax Professional Finder, clients are able to search for a tax professional they have worked with before or search for a tax professional based on area of expertise, knowledge of an occupation, language(s) spoken and office location. A list of tax professionals who meet their search criteria is provided including photos and a summary of each tax professional's experience.
The Tax Professional Finder is the only online tool that helps taxpayers find and schedule an appointment with a tax preparer who is right for them.
Tax Answers by H&R Block
Have a tax question? Ask an experienced H&R Block tax professional or look for similar tax questions from other taxpayers using H&R Block's Tax Answers iPhone app.
Taxpayers also can look up the definitions of hundreds of tax terms, test their tax knowledge with interactive quizzes and even locate the closest H&R Block office using this FREE app.