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Our tax office products offer a convenient way for you to save for your financial goals or borrow money to accomplish short-term goals. Plus, our expertise products make sure you're completely satisfied and you get the refund (or lowest tax liability) you're entitled to receive. When you prepare your taxes at H&R Block, you have these tax refund options:
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Savings
H&R Block Emerald Savings®    The H&R Block Emerald Savings account offers competitive interest rates, and your money is insured by the FDIC for up to $250,000. You can make deposits using a portion of your tax refund, by making 1-time deposits or by setting up automatic monthly deposits from your bank account. You can transfer funds between your H&R Block Emerald Card and your H&R Block Emerald Savings account at ATMs worldwide.1
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H&R Block Easy IRA®    Our H&R Block Easy IRA® account allows you to save for your long-term financial goals. This account is currently offering a 1.00% annual percentage yield2 and can be opened for as little as $300. You may even have potential tax breaks on your current year tax return, and you could be eligible for the Saver's Credit. Save the easy way with an H&R Block Easy IRA!

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Refund Settlement Options
Federal Refund Anticipation Check (Federal RAC)3    Enables you to receive your money faster than a mailed federal refund check. Receive the balance of your refund, minus fees, on an H&R Block Emerald Prepaid MasterCard®,as a direct deposit to your personal bank account or by check in approximately 8 to 15 days from IRS acceptance.

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State Refund Anticipation Check (State RAC)3    Typically, you can receive funds more quickly with a State RAC than when a check is mailed from the state. Receive the balance of your refund, minus fees, via the option you selected for your federal refund.

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Classic Refund Anticipation Loan4 (Classic RAL)    Classic RAL allows you to get loan proceeds later the same day up to 2 days when H&R Block prepares and electronically files your tax return. This loan is subject to credit approval and other qualifications, and you could receive a loan from $300 to $9,999 (less Bank and H&R Block fees) Plus, you pay no out-of-pocket costs* at the time of tax preparation until our services are complete.

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Instant Refund Anticipation Loan (Instant RAL)5    Instant RAL allows you to get loan proceeds in minutes when H&R Block prepares and electronically files your taxes. This loan is subject to credit approval and other qualifications and you could receive a loan from $500 to $2,800 (less Bank and H&R Block fees). The amount not received in minutes may be available as a Classic RAL sometime within that same day through up to two days later, or as a Federal RAC in 8 to 15 days. Plus, you pay no out-of-pocket costs* at the time of tax preparation until our services are complete.

Instant RALs are available starting Jan. 15, 2010, through Feb. 12, 2010.

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Prepaid Card Program
H&R Block Emerald Prepaid MasterCard®6    Keep more of your hard-earned money with the H&R Block Emerald Prepaid MasterCard®. Put your refund, RAC or RAL on the H&R Block Emerald Card® and make purchases anywhere MasterCard® debit cards are accepted, get cash and reload your card.
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Line of Credit
H&R Block Emerald Advance® Line of Credit7    You could get quick access to money year-round with the H&R Block Emerald Advance® line of credit. Use the money for emergencies like car repairs, bills and other short-term needs.
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Expertise Products
H&R Block Guarantee    We promise you'll be satisfied with our service, or you don't have to accept and pay for your tax return. As part of your tax preparation services you also receive The H&R Block Guarantee and the Maximum Refund Guarantee.

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Peace of Mind® Extended Service Plan8    For just $30, you can purchase the Peace of Mind® Extended Service Plan and gain extra confidence. If you owe additional taxes due to our error in the preparation of your return, we'll pay up to $5,000. If you are audited, a qualified H&R Block enrolled agent will accompany or represent you (with signed Power of Attorney). Peace of Mind® is included with the cost of tax preparation in our Premium offices.

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Second Look® Review9    Get a second opinion on your taxes. With a Second Look review from H&R Block, we'll review your taxes — no matter who did them — for just $29. In the past, we found errors on 2 out of 3 returns that were brought to us for a Second Look® review.

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Tax Audit Support10    If you are being audited, H&R Block is on your side. From the time you receive an IRS notice to when the audit is resolved; you can call on H&R Block to help you through the process with our Audit Assistance or Audit Representation services.

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2 Annual Percentage Yield. Rates are variable and subject to change. Banking services offered through H&R Block Bank, a Federal Savings Bank, Member FDIC. Fees may apply. At participating offices. To the extent and Emerald Savings or Easy IRA account is subject to any account fees, the overall earnings on the account will be reduced. H&R Block Emerald Savings and H&R Block Easy IRA are trademarks of HRB Innovations, Inc.

3 Provided by HSBC Bank USA, N.A. if application is submitted in CA, CT, DE, DC, FL, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, OR, PA, VA, or WA, or HSBC Trust Company (Delaware), N.A. if application is submitted elsewhere. Fees and additional terms and conditions apply. Tax refunds can be obtained without a Refund Anticipation Check, a loan, or extra fees if tax returns are electronically filed with direct deposit. At participating offices.

4 Subject to credit approval and other qualifications. Classic Refund Anticipation Loan ("Classic RAL") is a loan provided by HSBC Bank USA, N.A. if application is submitted in CA, CT, DE, DC, FL, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, OR, PA, VA, or WA, or HSBC Trust Company (Delaware), N.A. if application is submitted elsewhere. A Refund Account fee and a Finance Charge may be charged by the lender. An affiliate of H&R Block may purchase an interest in Classic RALs. Amount received may be reduced for certain debt owed to HSBC and H&R Block. At participating offices. Tax refunds can be obtained without a Refund Anticipation Check, a loan or extra fees if tax returns are electronically filed with direct deposit.

5 Subject to credit approval and other qualifications. Instant Refund Anticipation Loan ("Instant RAL") is a loan provided by HSBC Bank USA,N.A. if application is submitted in CA, CT, DE, DC, FL, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, OR, PA, VA, or WA, or HSBC Trust Company (Delaware), N.A. if application is submitted elsewhere. A Refund Account Fee and a Finance Charge may be charged by the lender. An affiliate of H&R Block may purchase an interest in Instant RALs. If you apply for an Instant RAL, and you don't qualify, you may qualify for a Classic RAL. Amount received may be reduced for certain debt owed to HSBC and H&R Block. At participating offices. Tax refunds can be obtained without a Refund Anticipation Check, a loan or extra fees if tax returns are electronically filed with direct deposit.

6 The H&R Block Emerald Prepaid MasterCard® is issued by H&R Block Bank, a Federal Savings Bank, Member FDIC. Fees may apply. MasterCard® is a registered trademark of MasterCard International Incorporated. H&R Block Emerald Card is a trademark of HRB Innovations, Inc. This product may not be available at some locations. This product may be covered by 1 or more of the following U.S. Patents: 6,000,608, 6,189,787, 7,072,862, 7127,425, and 7,177,829.

7 Up to $1,000 promotional period ends 1/14/2010. The H&R Block Emerald Advance® line of credit is offered by H&R Block Bank, a Federal Savings Bank, member FDIC. Line of credit is subject to credit and underwriting approval. At participating offices. Fees may apply.

8 H&R Block provides tax advice only. Consult your own attorney for legal advice. Power of Attorney required. Void where prohibited. See Peace of Mind® Extended Service Plan terms for details.

9 Error claims are for tax season 2009. Fees apply if you have us prepare a corrected or amended return. Excludes tax returns prepared by H&R Block.

10 A Letter of Engagement is required for all Tax Audit Support. Tax Audit Support constitutes tax advice only. Consult your own attorney for legal advice. Additional fees and conditions apply. Power of Attorney required for Audit Representation Services. At participating offices.

* Costs, including tax preparation and other fees, will be deducted from the loan proceeds for a Refund Anticipation Loan (RAL).
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