To be honest, this H&R Block location does have capable personnel. Several years back, they helped me navigate a very complicated matter involving two years of semi-taxed income while working overseas. I paid a hefty price for their service, nearly my entire return, but I was happy to have it done, in the rear view mirror, and purportedly with the H&R Block audit protection guarantee.
In the intervening years between then and this year, I lived under more typical circumstances, used TurboTax like so many, and enjoyed knowing that almost all of my return was mine. The fee for TurboTax is miniscule by comparison.
This year, however, my switch to a slew of contracting work demanded more professional attention. I turned to H&R Block and wound up again paying them my entire refund for their assistance with my 2013 refund and their setting up of my 1099 estimates (for which they charged over $100).
A few months later, I found myself in need of an update to those estimates. Imagine my surprise to discover that the office was closed and my representative was nowhere to be found, wound not even meet with me to discuss my situation. Imagine my further surprise to call Esther Gulias for a quote and learn that estimates only charge $25.00. They took car of it simply, efficiently, easily, and for a far cheaper fee than H&R Block.
I do believe that the service you experience at this H&R Block Premium location will suffice. If you're looking at a complicated tax situation, they will navigate you through treacherous waters. But do frequent them with the knowledge that additional support may be difficult to obtain and that you may find more competitive pricing elsewhere. Finding another location with better support or better pricing may be in your best interest. read more