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As you enter your info into the H&R Block Online program, you\u2019ll be asked to provide dates in various locations. To ensure the dates are read correctly, you\u2019ll need to format the date using a two-digit month, two-digit day, and four-digit year (MM\/DD\/YYYY) pattern. Ex: For February 15, 1980, enter 02\/15\/1980.<\/p>\n

What to Keep in Mind When You Enter Dates<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

The program will auto-format the date in many places based on what you initially enter.\u00a0Even so, you should verify the date format each time. By checking your entry, you can save yourself from submitting a form with a typo that could later cause an error or delay.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As you enter your info into the H&R Block Online program, you\u2019ll be asked to provide dates in various locations. To ensure the dates are read correctly, you\u2019ll need to format the date using a two-digit month, two-digit day, and four-digit year (MM\/DD\/YYYY) pattern. Ex: For February 15, 1980, enter 02\/15\/1980. What to Keep in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":418,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","topic":[16235,16238],"class_list":["post-40372","support","type-support","status-publish","hentry","topic-online","topic-technical-issues-online"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"Formatting Dates While Filing Online| H&R Block<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Not sure how to format the date in the H&R Block Online Program? 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