Online Taxes |
BASIC
Best for simple tax situations
For those looking to complete a simple federal tax return at a great low price, you'll find everything you need in H&R Block At Home™ Basic, including:
- Step-by-step guidance
- Double-checks for errors and
guaranteed accurate1 - Easy for first-time users
- Ability to add state program
- 1 federal e-file
What if...
If you own a home or have investments, our Deluxe edition might work better for your tax situation.Learn More
State additional fee
Imports last year's tax data
from TurboTax®, TaxCut® and
H&R Block® Offices
from TurboTax®, TaxCut® and
H&R Block® Offices
State programs can be downloaded within the program for an additional cost. Most state programs available in January. Release dates vary by state. The following states do not support part-year/nonresident forms: DC, DE, HI, LA, ND, VT, WV.
1If the software makes an arithmetic error that results in your payment of a penalty and/or interest to the IRS that you would otherwise not have been required to pay, H&R Block will reimburse you up to a maximum of $10,000. Terms and conditions apply; see Accurate Calculations Guarantee for details.
1If the software makes an arithmetic error that results in your payment of a penalty and/or interest to the IRS that you would otherwise not have been required to pay, H&R Block will reimburse you up to a maximum of $10,000. Terms and conditions apply; see Accurate Calculations Guarantee for details.
Product Info
- Automatic double-checking of your return for errors
- A step-by-step Q&A guides you through your return
- Imports last year's tax data from TaxCut® online or software, H&R Block® offices and TurboTax® software
- Save time by importing data from your W-2, 1099 and last year's return
- 1 federal e-file — get your refund in as few as 8 days when you choose direct deposit
- Audit support with guidance, plus an H&R Block enrolled agent to represent you in the event of an audit1
TaxCut and DeductionPro are registered trademarks of HRB Innovations, Inc. TurboTax is a registered trademark of Intuit, Inc. Microsoft Money is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
1Worry-free Audit Support is available for clients who purchase and use H&R Block At Home tax software or online tax preparation solutions to prepare and successfully file (via e-file or print and mail) their 2009 individual income tax returns (federal or state). It does not provide for reimbursement of any taxes, penalties or interest imposed by taxing authorities. Additional terms and restrictions apply. See Worry-free Audit Support for complete details.
1Worry-free Audit Support is available for clients who purchase and use H&R Block At Home tax software or online tax preparation solutions to prepare and successfully file (via e-file or print and mail) their 2009 individual income tax returns (federal or state). It does not provide for reimbursement of any taxes, penalties or interest imposed by taxing authorities. Additional terms and restrictions apply. See Worry-free Audit Support for complete details.
Guarantees
Worry-free Audit Support®
Get guidance plus an H&R Block enrolled agent to represent you in the event of an audit.
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Accurate Calculations Guarantee
We guarantee accurate calculations or we'll reimburse resulting IRS penalties and interest charges (limits apply).
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Maximum Refund Guarantee
Get the maximum refund you're entitled to or your return 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.
Reviews
Read what our customers are saying...
"Awesome product" I have used Basic for 2 years now and can't say enough about the program. I am active duty military and travel all over the world. No matter where I am, I am able to access the program (which is on a secure Web site) and do my tax returns in a very timely manner. It's awesome!
"Lifelong User!"
Online Basic is so inexpensive and easy to use. I think my 8-year-old could have filed our taxes!! We are repeat customers with Basic and fully intend to use it every year in the future!
"So, So EASY!!!"
This was the easiest tax year we have ever had, plus one of the largest refunds. It is fool proof, and I never had to leave my living room.
System Req
| Windows Operating System | Supported Browsers |
| Windows XP | Internet Explorer® 6, 7, 8 Mozilla Firefox 3.0 AOL 9 Safari 4 Google Chrome |
| Windows Vista® | Internet Explorer® 7, 8 Mozilla Firefox 3.0 Safari 4 Google Chrome |
| Windows 7 | Internet Explorer® 8 Mozilla Firefox 3.0 AOL 9 Safari 4 Google Chrome |
| MAC Operating System | Supported Browsers |
| OS 10.4.11 | AOL for MAC OS X Mozilla Firefox 3.0 Safari 4 |
| OS 10.5x | AOL for MAC OS X Mozilla Firefox 3.0 Safari 4 |
| OS 10.6x | AOL for MAC OS X Mozilla Firefox 3.0 Safari 4 |
| Hardware | Minimum Requirements |
| 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 |
Forms
Common IRS forms and schedules:Form 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-E Student Loan Interest
Form 1098-T Tuition Payment
Form 1099-DIV Dividends and Distributions Income
Form 1099-INT Interest Income
Form 1099-MISC Miscellaneous Income
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/D1 Capital Gains and Losses/Additional Gains and Losses
Schedule EIC Earned Income Credit
Schedule E/E-2 Rents, Royalties, Partnerships, Etc.
Schedule L Standard Deduction
Schedule M Making Work Pay and Government Retiree Credit
Schedule SE Self-Employment Tax
Other IRS forms and schedules:
Schedule F Profit or Loss from Farming
Schedule H Household Employment Taxes
Schedule K-1 Partnership, S Corp, Estates and Trusts Income
Schedule R Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled
Section 179 Section 179 Worksheet
RECWS Taxable Recovery Worksheet
Form W-2G Gambling Winnings Worksheet
Form 982 Reduction of Tax Attributes Due to Discharge of Indebtedness
Form 1040-ES Estimated Tax
Form 1040-V Payment Voucher
Form 1099-G Certain Government Payments
Form 1099-OID Original Issue Discount
Form Q Payments from Qualified Education Programs
Form 1099-R Distributions from Pensions, Annuities, Retirement, or Profit Sharing
Form 1099-RRB Railroad Retirement
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 Taypayer
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/AMT
Form 8606 Nondeductible IRAs
Form 8615 Tax for Children Under Age 14
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 8829 Expenses for Business Use of Your Home
Form 8839 Qualified Adoption Expenses
Form 8859 District of Columbia First-time Homebuyer Credit
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 Hybrid and Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit
Form 9465 Installment Agreement Request