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H&R BLOCK At Home™
 

Operating System: XP, Vista or Windows 7
Browser: Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
Internet Connection: Required for updates, state
downloads, e-file and other product features
Hard-disk Space: 170 MB for H&R Block At Home
55 MB for DeductionPro
CD-ROM Drive: 2X CD-ROM drive
Monitor: 1024x768, SVGA color monitor
Printer: Compatible ink jet or laser
Speakers & Sound Card: For videos/flash animation
Operating System: OS X (10.4.11 or higher)
Browser: Safari 3 or higher
Internet Connection: Required for updates, state
downloads, e-file and other product features
Hard-disk Space:: 170 MB for H&R Block At Home
55 MB for DeductionPro
CD-ROM Drive: 2X CD-ROM drive
Monitor: 1024x768, SVGA color monitor
Printer: Compatible ink jet or laser
Speakers & Sound Card: For videos/flash animation

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Best for simple tax situations
Formerly TaxCut®
Import last year's tax
® and
TurboTax® software
For those looking to complete a simple federal tax return at a great low price, you'll find everything you need in H&R Block At Home™ Basic, including:


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  • Step-by-step guidance
  • Double-checks for errors and guaranteed accurate1
  • Easy for first-time users
  • Ability to add state program
  • 5 federal e-files
  • DeductionPro® (Windows® only) — a  value
What if...
If you own a home or have investments, our Deluxe edition might work better for your tax situation. Learn More
State Additional Fee
State programs can be downloaded within the program for an additional cost. Most state programs available in January. Release dates vary by state. The following states do not support part-year/nonresident forms: DC, DE, HI, LA, ND, VT, WV.

1If the software makes an arithmetic error that results in your payment of a penalty and/or interest to the IRS that you would otherwise not have been required to pay, H&R Block will reimburse you up to a maximum of $10,000. Terms and conditions apply; see Accurate Calculations Guarantee for details.

Product Info

  • Automatic double-checking of your return for errors
  • A step-by-step Q&A guides you through your return
  • Imports last year's tax data from TaxCut®, TurboTax®, Quicken®, Microsoft® Money and H&R Block DeductionPro® software
  • Save time by importing data from your W-2, 1099 and last year's return
  • 5 federal e-files — get your refund in as few as 8 days
  • Prepare and print unlimited federal returns for no additional charge
  • Audit support with guidance, plus an H&R Block enrolled agent to represent you in the event of
    an audit1
TaxCut and DeductionPro are registered trademarks of HRB Innovations, Inc. TurboTax and Quicken are registered trademarks of Intuit, Inc. Microsoft Money and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation

1Worry-free Audit Support is available for clients who purchase and use H&R Block At Home tax software or online tax preparation solutions to prepare and successfully file (via e-file or print and mail) their 2009 individual income tax returns (federal or state). It does not provide for reimbursement of any taxes, penalties or interest imposed by taxing authorities. Additional terms and restrictions apply; see Worry-free Audit Support for complete details.

All prices are subject to change without notice.

Guarantees

Worry-free Audit Support®
Get guidance plus an H&R Block enrolled agent to represent you in the event of an audit.
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Accurate Calculations Guarantee
We guarantee accurate calculations or we'll reimburse resulting IRS penalties and interest charges (limits apply).
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100% Satisfaction Money-back Guarantee
If you are dissatisfied with the software for any reason, H&R Block will refund the full purchase price you paid H&R Block or its authorized reseller for the software, exclusive of shipping and handling charges, taxes, and less any rebate you receive on the software.
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Reviews

"Right now, H&R Block At Home offers you the best audit protection in the industry. So, if you're not using H&R Block's At Home software, you're out in the cold, my friend." — TaxMama

"I am impressed with the product H&R Block puts out, and you can't beat their reputation or the audit guarantee they offer." — Cash Money Life

"Of a trio including TurboTax and TaxAct, H&R Block is known for its more generous customer support. Free chat is available 24 hours a day." — CNET

"Compared to TurboTax, the H&R Block interface keeps it simpler and offers better help when questions aren't clear." — Bohemian Revolution

Read About.com's article comparing H&R Block At Home and TurboTax

System Req

Windows Minimum Requirements
Operating System XP, Vista or Windows 7
Browser Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
Mac Minimum Requirements
Operating System OS X 10.4.11 or higher
Browser Safari 3 or higher
Hardware Minimum Requirements
Internet Connection Required for updates, state downloads,
e-file and other product features
Hard-disk Space 170 MB for H&R Block At Home
55 MB for DeductionPro
CD-ROM Drive 2X CD-ROM drive
Monitor 1024x768, SVGA color monitor
Printer Compatible ink jet or laser
Speakers & Sound Card For videos/flash animation

H&R Block At Home is a 32-bit application that has been tested and works on 64-bit
operating systems.

Forms

Common IRS forms and schedules:
Form 1040 Individual Income Tax Return
Form 1040A Individual Income Tax Return
Form 1040EZ Income Tax Return for Single and Joint Filers
Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement
Form 1098-E Student Loan Interest
Form 1098-T Tuition Payment
Form 1099-DIV Dividends and Distributions Income
Form 1099-G Certain Government Payments
Form 1099-INT Interest Income
Form 1099-MISC Miscellaneous Income
Form 2441 Child and Dependent Care Credit
Form 8863 Education Credits
Form 8917 Tuition and Fees Deduction
Schedule A Itemized Deductions
Schedule B Interest and Dividends
Schedule C Profit or Loss from Business
Schedule C-EZ Net Profit from Business
Schedule D/D1 Capital Gains and Losses/Additional Gains and Losses
Schedule EIC Earned Income Credit
Schedule E Rents, Royalties, Partnerships, Etc.
Schedule L Standard Deduction
Schedule M Making Work Pay and Government Retiree Credit
Schedule SE Self-Employment Tax

Other IRS forms and schedules:
Schedule E-2 Rents, Royalties, Partnerships, Etc.
Schedule F Profit or Loss from Farming
Schedule H Household Employment Taxes
Schedule J Farm and Fisherman's Income Averaging
Schedule K-1 Partnership, S Corp, Estates and Trusts Income
Schedule R Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled
Form SS-4 Application for Employer Identification Number
Form W-2G Gambling Winnings Worksheet
Form W-10 Dependent Care Provider
Form 982 Reduction of Tax Attributes Due to Discharge of Indebtedness
Form 1040-ES Estimated Tax
Form 1040-V Payment Voucher
Form 1040-X Amended Return
Form 1099-OID Original Issue Discount
Form 1099-R Distributions from Pensions, Annuities, Retirement, or Profit Sharing
Form 1099-RRB Railroad Retirement
Form 1099-SA Distributions from HAS, Archer MSA, or Medicare Advantage MSA
Form 1099-SSA Social Security Distributions
Form 1116 Foreign Tax Credit
Form 1310 Refund Due a Deceased Taxpayer
Form 2106 Employee Business Expenses
Form 2106-EZ Unreimbursed Employee Business Expenses
Form 2120 Multiple Support Declaration
Form 2210 Underpayment Penalty
Form 2210-AI Annualized Income
Form 2439 Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gains
Form 2555 Foreign Earned Income
Form 2555-EZ Foreign Earned Income Exclusion
Form 3468 Investment Credit
Form 3800 General Business Credit
Form 3903 Moving Expenses
Form 4137 Social Security Tax on Unreported Tips
Form 4562 Depreciation and Amortization
Form 4684 Casualties and Thefts
Form 4797 Sales of Business Property
Form 4835 Farm Rental Income and Expenses
Form 4868 Automatic Extension of Time to File
Form 4952 Investment Interest Expense
Form 4972 Tax on Lump-Sum Distributions
Form 5329 IRA and Retirement Plan Tax
Form 5405 First-Time Homebuyer Credit
Form 5695 Residential Energy Credits
Form 6198 At-Risk Limitations
Form 6251 Alternative Minimum Tax
Form 6252 Installment Sale Income
Form 6781 Gains and Losses From Section 1256 Contracts and Straddles
Form 8283 Noncash Charitable Contributions
Form 8332 Release of Claim to Exemption
Form 8379 Injured Spouse
Form 8396 Mortgage Interest Credit
Form 8453 Electronic Filing
Form 8582 Passive Activity Loss Limitations/AMT
Form 8586 Low Housing Income Credit
Form 8606 Nondeductible IRAs
Form 8609-A Annual Statement for Low Income Housing Credit
Form 8615 Tax for Children Who Have Investment Income of More Than $1800
Form 8801 Minimum Tax Credit - Individuals, Estates and Trusts
Form 8812 Additional Child Tax Credit
Form 8814 Parent's Election for Child's Income
Form 8815 Exclusion of Interest from Series EE Bonds
Form 8818 Optional Form To Record Redemption of Series EE and I U.S. Savings Bonds
Form 8822 Change of Address
Form 8824 Like-Kind Exchanges
Form 8829 Expenses for Business Use of Your Home
Form 8839 Qualified Adoption Expenses
Form 8853 Archer MSAs and Long-Term Care Insurance Contracts
Form 8859 District of Columbia First-time Homebuyer Credit
Form 8862 Information to Claim Earned Income Credit after Disallowance
Form 8880 Credit for Qualified Retirement Savings Contributions
Form 8885 Health Coverage Tax Credit
Form 8888 Direct Deposit of Refund to More Than One Account
Form 8889 Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
Form 8903 Domestic Production Activities Deduction
Form 8910 Hybrid and Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit
Form 8914 Exemption Amount for Taxpayers Housing Midwestern Displaced Individuals
Form 8915 Katrina Retirement Plan Distribution and Repayments
Form 9465 Installment Agreement Request
Form TD F 90-22.1 Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts

Worksheets:
Form 1040 Attachment
Capital Gains
Charitable Contributions
Child Tax Credit
Child/Dependent Care
Dependent Attachment
Depreciation Summary
Dividend Summary
Elderly/Disabled
Filing Status Calculator
Incentive Stock Option
Interest Income
Keogh/SEP/SIMPLE
Mortgage Interest
Non-cash Charitable Contributions
Non-W2 Wages
Rentals and Royalties
Roth Contributions
Roth Conversions
Sale of Home
Social Security
State and Local Income Tax
Tuition Payments
Two Year Summary
US Averages
Vehicle worksheet
Order Status
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Tax Checklist
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