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*Approximately 55% of filers qualify for H&R Block Online Free Edition. Simple tax situations only (Form 1040 and no schedules except Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, Student Loan Interest, and Retirement Plan Distributions). Visit our office for more details.

Who qualifies for Free Online?

• Approximately 55% of filers qualify for H&R Block Online Free Edition. Below are the specific tax situations that are included and not included in Free Online:

• W-2 income: Income reported on Form W-2 employment.

• Interest and dividend income: Limited interest and dividend income reported on Form 1099-INT or Form 1099-DIV up to $1,500.

• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): Eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit.

• Child Tax Credit (CTC): Eligibility for the Child Tax Credit.

• Unemployment income: Unemployment compensation reported on Form 1099-G.

• Student loan interest deduction: Deduction for student loan interest paid.

• Retirement plan distributions: Taxable qualified retirement plan distributions reported on Form 1099-R.

Excluded Tax Situations:

• Itemized deductions: Taxpayers who choose to itemize deductions (e.g., mortgage interest, charitable contributions).

• Self-employment income: Income from self-employment or freelance work reported on Schedule C.

• Rental income: Income from rental properties reported on Schedule E.

• Capital gains and losses: Transactions involving the sale of stocks, bonds, or other capital assets.

• Business income and expenses: Income and expenses from a business or farm.

• Foreign income: Income earned outside the United States.

• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs): Contributions to or distributions from Health Savings Accounts.

H&R Block is the world’s largest tax services provider. Since 1955, we have prepared more than 800 million tax returns worldwide. If you’ve received an IRS notice and are facing a tax problem, H&R Block should be your only choice. One of our tax professionals will sit down with you face-to-face to answer your questions and investigate your options to get your issue resolved.

No tax problem is too complex for H&R Block

Whether your issue is big or small, we can help with them all. H&R Block tax professionals go through extensive training each year and are experts in handling IRS issues. Since 1955, we have prepared more than 800 million tax returns worldwide. From helping answer questions about a notice you received, to representing you before the IRS in an audit, H&R Block is your trusted partner when it comes to solving tax problems. When you work with us, you’ll always get the best, most current advice available.

Here for you year-round

The IRS sends notices year-round. Thankfully, we have offices open year-round to serve you. So whenever a tax issue happens, our tax experts are available to sit down with you face-to-face to discuss your issue. Don’t settle for having to work through your issue over the phone. Schedule a free consultation with a local H&R Block tax professional and address the matter in person.

No surprises

If you have questions about a tax issue, the first step is to schedule a free consultation with one of our tax experts. We’ll review your notice, answer your questions and then look into the source of the issue with the IRS. From there, you’ll work with one tax professional throughout the process, and they will provide you with a clear explanation of your next steps. You’ll know the cost of the services before any work is done, and you’ll only pay for services you need.