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I begin each year like most people, determined that I will absolutely follow through on my New Year\u2019s Resolutions. Most years, those include changes I know are good for me: eating healthier, exercising more, getting better sleep. This year I also added declutter to my list.<\/p>\n

That said, less than half of us will have followed through on our resolutions after six months, according to a recent CNN Health article<\/a>. So, what\u2019s holding us back? H&R Block commissioned a nationwide study to uncover why people behave the way they do so we can help them get better at making the positive changes they desire. Especially when it comes to personal finances.<\/p>\n

Respondents told us change is intimidating (64%). Not because the changes themselves are inherently difficult, but because we allow internal and financial barriers to hold us back. Our research showed four main factors impede our ability to change: lack of self-confidence (88%), fear of failure (86%), setting unrealistic goals (84%) and finances (88%).<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s explore \u2018unrealistic goals\u2019 for a bit. We\u2019re hard-wired to set lofty goals for ourselves vs. focusing on other changes that could have a big impact over time. For instance, we\u2019re more likely to change our job (a big change) than our exercise routine, diet, or even our phone carrier. We also claim money holds us back, even though 64% of us want to make changes to our personal finances.<\/p>\n

One financial change many people don\u2019t consider is switching tax preparers. In fact, only 12% of Americans who are not satisfied with their tax preparer have considered changing it in the past year. This fascinates me. When I\u2019m not happy with a product or service, I\u2019m not shy about seeking a better alternative.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re not satisfied with your tax preparer, what\u2019s keeping you from switching? Our research suggests you\u2019re likely worried about the costs and potential risks. Additionally, three quarters of Americans believe they don\u2019t have access to the resources and experts necessary for them to feel confident about financial transactions like filing their taxes. That\u2019s where H&R Block comes in \u2013 to provide the resources and the expert help people need to make positive change toward achieving financial confidence.<\/p>\n

We encourage dissatisfied tax filers to make a change this year. It\u2019s never been easier to change tax preparers. In fact, it\u2019s easy to switch to H&R Block Online from TurboTax or another preparer. Just use our \u2018drag and drop\u2019 feature to import last year\u2019s tax return. And to alleviate that \u2018fear of failure,\u2019 we guarantee your maximum refund and 100% accuracy. If money is still a concern, rest assured that our Deluxe and higher online products are between $15 to $25 less than TurboTax when you file federal and state.<\/p>\n

Another way we help instill financial confidence in our clients: we offer a free, mid-year tax check-in no matter what H&R Block product you use. You can improve your tax outcome by planning ahead and making some simple changes, like updating your W-4 with your employer. Even outside of tax season, we\u2019re always here to help if you have any tax-related questions.<\/p>\n

Yes, change is hard. But now that we know why, maybe we can all take steps toward positive changes that can have a big impact over time.<\/p>\n

As for my New Year\u2019s resolutions, I\u2019m taking baby steps in the right direction. I keep bowls of candy on my desk at work (for my co-workers) and I haven\u2019t had a single piece since Jan. 1! Also, I\u2019m making progress toward decluttering my house. I decided to take it slow instead of trying to do my entire house in one fell swoop. This is a case of not setting unrealistic goals for myself.<\/p>\n

Visit hrblock.com<\/strong><\/a> to check out our 2020 online tax filing<\/strong><\/a> options and learn how you can switch to H&R Block Online<\/strong><\/a> in as little as two clicks to make an easy change that will have a lasting impact on your financial confidence.<\/p>\n

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