File with Basic tax software

Coming December 2025: Basic now features smarter support with new AI Tax Assist, backed by H&R Block expertise. File with confidence and make quick work of tax season, with five federal e-files included.

Basic is best for:

  • Simple returns

  • With or without dependents

COMING DECEMBER 2025

AI Tax Assist sample questions including how to claim tips, maximize tax refund, and claim education credits
auto-renew your tax software

TAX SOFTWARE

Basic

Deluxe + State

Premium

Premium & Business

Single or married
Single or married
Single or married
Single or married
Single or married
Had dependents
Had dependents
Had dependents
Had dependents
Had dependents
Owned a home
Owned a home
Owned a home
Owned a home
Owned a home
Had investments
Had investments
Had investments
Had investments
Had investments
Owned rental property
Owned rental property
Owned rental property
Owned rental property
Owned rental property
Self-employed or freelancer
Self-employed or freelancer
Self-employed or freelancer
Self-employed or freelancer
Self-employed or freelancer
Owned a business
Owned a business
Owned a business
Owned a business
Owned a business

Software updates

We make periodic updates to our tax software to reflect the latest changes from the IRS. If you own H&R Block software, it’s easy to install tax software updates.

File for a previous tax year

Need to file a past return? We’ve got you covered with prior-year software editions for federal and state taxes.

File with a tax pro

Gather your docs and let your tax pro do the rest. Just review and approve your return. Meet in an office or via chat, phone, or video.

File taxes online

File from your smartphone or computer. Get guidance every step of the way.

Tax help included in Deluxe, Premium, and Self-Employed do-it-yourself products.