{"id":34334,"date":"2025-01-30T11:59:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T17:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resource-center.hrblock.com\/?p=34334"},"modified":"2025-01-30T17:13:15","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T23:13:15","slug":"expert-online-tax-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hrbcomlnp.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/around-block\/offers\/expert-online-tax-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Convenient online tax help with H&amp;R Block Expert Chat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do-it-yourselfers are known for loving the satisfaction of tackling projects on their own. It\u2019s no different with DIY taxpayers and their online tax prep. We often hear from our DIY tax filers that they like taking control of their taxes and knowing where every dollar is going. But there may be times when you want a little tax filing help.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"282\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/hrbcomlnp.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ExpertHelpChat.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-66619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hrbcomlnp.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ExpertHelpChat.jpg 282w, https:\/\/hrbcomlnp.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ExpertHelpChat-141x300.jpg 141w, https:\/\/hrbcomlnp.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ExpertHelpChat-50x106.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>We get it. Taxes can get tricky. But this tax season we\u2019re making it even easier to be a DIY customer, regardless of the complexity of your tax return. At H&amp;R Block you can use our online tools to file your state and federal tax return on your own, but you\u2019re never alone thanks to online tax help from a real tax expert. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where Expert Help Chat comes in. It lets you tap into the expertise of an H&amp;R Block tax professional with live tax help as part of your online tax filing. Read on for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just looking for a tax expert to review your completed online return?&nbsp; Check out our post on <a href=\"file:\/\/hrbinc.hrblock.net\/dfsroot\/homedirs\/susan.fish\/Susan's%20Folders\/Documents\/Content\/TIC%20BARC%20Oz---WordPress%20sites\/TS25\/GCT\/Initiative%20-%20Product%20Post%20Updates\/Expert%20online%20tax%20help%20(Online%20Assist%20is%20no%20longer%20available)\">8 reasons to consider a Tax Pro Review<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-online-tax-filing-help-at-your-fingertips\">Online tax filing help at your fingertips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, how does it work? Expert Help Chat is available from within our online tax filing programs, so you can view your return while you get tax help online. From the Help Center, you\u2019ll choose to chat online with an agent, then click <strong>Ask a tax question<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019re connected to an H&amp;R Block tax pro, simply type out your question. Don\u2019t worry about having to know any technical tax terminology\u2014just chat like you would if you\u2019re having a conversation. To make things easy, you can even share your screen with your tax pro, so they can see exactly what you\u2019re seeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you have one or several tax questions, get unlimited access to free tax help when you file online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expert Help Chat is available when you choose any of the following H&amp;R Block Online products:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>H&amp;R Block Online Plus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/online-tax-filing\/deluxe-online-tax-filing\/\">H&amp;R Block Online Deluxe<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/online-tax-filing\/premium-online-tax-filing\/\">H&amp;R Block Online Premium <\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/online-tax-filing\/self-employed-online-tax-filing\/\">H&amp;R Block Online Self-Employed<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-hrb-single-override-cta\" class=\"wp-block-create-block-hrb-single-override-cta\" style=\"background-color:#005d1f\"><div class=\"hrb-single-override-cta--image\" style=\"background-image:url(&quot;https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/themes\/hrb_tic\/img\/on-laptop-at-desk-graphic.png&quot;);background-size:contain;background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat\"><\/div><div class=\"hrb-single-override-cta--copy #ffffff\"><h3 class=\"main-heading\">File with H&amp;R Block to get your max refund<\/h3><div class=\"quick-links-list\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/online-tax-filing\/\">File online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tax-preparation-help-online-from-trusted-experts\">Tax preparation help online from trusted experts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Set your mind at ease knowing you\u2019ve got the experience and knowledge of H&amp;R Block experts at your side. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-offices\/our-tax-pros\/\"><strong>Our <\/strong><strong>tax professionals<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;have on average 10 years of experience and are committed to helping you get your maximum tax refund.&nbsp; They\u2019ll be there to answer any tax questions you have so that you can file with confidence\u2014no matter your tax situation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-h-amp-r-block-online-help-with-expert-help-chat-today\">Get H&amp;R Block Online help with Expert Help Chat today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter how complex your taxes are, there\u2019s a tax pro who can provide answers and tax tips along the way. 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