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Self-Employed Online Assist

Online tax filing services for self-employed and small business owner online tax filers in need of guidance from a tax expert, enrolled agent, or CPA

Federal cost: $ + per state filed

Device requirements & supported forms

Device requirements & supported forms

Software requirements


Vista, Windows 7, 8, or 10 
Internet Explorer® 9.0 and above
Firefox 3.6 and above 
Chrome 16 and above
Safari 5.1.2 and above


OS 10.9.5 and above 
Firefox 3.6 and above
Chrome 16 and above
Safari 9.1.3 and above

Hardware requirements
  • Internet Connection
  • 1024 x 768, SVGA color monitor
  • Ink jet or laser printer
  • Speakers and sound card

Supported forms
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H&R Block Self-Employed Online Assist tax preparation

File taxes online and add support from a tax expert upfront or at any point throughout the process. No matter how you choose to do your online taxes, it's easy to get expert guidance along the way. 
  • On-demand chat

    Connect instantly with a tax expert

  • Screen share

    Show us exactly where you need help

  • Unlimited help

    Get all the answers you need

  • Accessible on any device

    Accessible while using mobile, tablet or computer

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All Online Assist services include:

  • On-demand access to a tax expert, enrolled agent, or CPA
  • Guidance on tax questions
  • Unlimited help via chat, screen share, or by phone, if preferred
  • Available at any point throughout the process
  • Accessible while using mobile, tablet, or computer
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Self-Employed Online Assist tax filing features

Looking to e-file your self-employed or small business taxes? With new tools to maximize your business deductions, it’s never been easier to file your Schedule C taxes online.
  • Self-employment & small business income

    We’ll help you report profits and losses from businesses you own. It's just one way we make it easy to file small business taxes online.

  • Customized guided interview

    Our interview-style tax process methodically guides you through industry-specific common expenses.

  • Easy-to-use small business navigation

    Our navigation allows you to quickly return to the relevant expense/income section for input of additional info before you file.

  • Business tax deductions & asset depreciation

    We'll use every buisness credit and deduction in the tax code to get your maximum refund every time you file self-employment taxes online with Block.

  • Import Uber driver tax information

    With H&R Block Self-Employed Online we'll import all your Uber income (1099-K, 1099-MISC) directly from your Uber driver’s account.

Features
& forms:
Basic Online Assist
Deluxe Online Assist
Premium Online Assist
Self-Employed Online Assist
State Additional Fee
Unlimited, on-demand help from a tax expert, enrolled agent, or CPA Included Included Included Included
Know your price with Price Preview Included Included Included Included
Import last year's return from TurboTax, TaxAct, Credit Karma, or another tax preparer Included Included Included Included
Snap-a-pic to import your W-2 Included Included Included Included
Import your 1095-A, 1098, 1098-E, 1098-T, 1099-B, 1099-DIV, 1099-INT, and 1099-R Included Included Included Included
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Included Included Included Included
Real-time insights into your refund as you go Included Included Included Included
Technical support by chat Included Included Included Included
Self-help via help center Included Included Included Included
Clergy with housing allowance or parsonage Included Included Included Included
Home mortgage interest deductions and real estate taxes (Schedule A) Not Included Included Included Included
Store all your tax documents and returns in MyBlock for six years Not Included Included Included Included
Automatic import of last year's return from H&R Block Not Included Included Included Included
Optimize tax savings from charitable donations with DeductionPro® Not Included Included Included Included
Technical support by phone Not Included Included Included Included
Freelance and independent contractor income with simple expenses Not Included Not Included Included Included
Stocks, bonds, retirement, and other investment income (Schedule D) Not Included Not Included Included Included
Import 1099-B investment income including cost basis Not Included Not Included Included Included
Rental property income and tax deductions (Schedule E) Not Included Not Included Included Included
Import expenses from popular expense tracking apps Not Included Not Included Included Included
Import Uber driver tax information Not Included Not Included Not Included Included
Self-employment and small business income Not Included Not Included Not Included Included
Business tax deductions and asset depreciation Not Included Not Included Not Included Included
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H&R Block Online guarantees

  • Maximum Refund Guarantee

    No one gets you more than Block. Get the maximum refund you’re entitled to or your return is free.  

  • Audit Support Guarantee

    If you receive an IRS or other tax notice related to the return you filed with H&R Block Online, we'll help you understand and respond to that notice at no additional charge.  If you're not satisfied with our guidance, we'll refund the full purchase price of your H&R Block Online product.   

  • 100% Accuracy Guarantee

    We stand by our calculations and guarantee that your return is 100% accurate, or we'll reimburse you for any IRS penalties you paid. Get tax help and tax answers from H&R Block.

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