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Online filing options
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FREE ONLINE
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per state filed
Just you & yourself
For people with one job and simple tax needs |
DELUXE
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per state filed
You & your household
For parents, homeowners, caretakers, and contract workers with more life factors to consider |
PREMIUM
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per state filed
You & your side income
For people who invest in crypto, rental properties, or the stock market |
SELF-EMPLOYED
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per state filed
You & your business
For people who run their own business or are their own boss |
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W-2 & unemployment income
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W-2 & unemployment income
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W-2 & unemployment income
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W-2 & unemployment income
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W-2 & unemployment income
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Live expert help
Learn more
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Live expert help
Learn more
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Live expert help
Learn more
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Live expert help
Learn more
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Live expert help
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Health Savings Account (HSA)
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Health Savings Account (HSA)
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Health Savings Account (HSA)
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Health Savings Account (HSA)
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Health Savings Account (HSA)
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Rental & investment income
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Rental & investment income
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Rental & investment income
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Rental & investment income
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Rental & investment income
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1099 income with expenses
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1099 income with expenses
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1099 income with expenses
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1099 income with expenses
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1099 income with expenses
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File on your own but never alone
FAQs
H&R Block’s Online e-file services support electronic filing for a wide range of federal tax forms and schedules, depending on which online product you choose. Here’s what can be electronically filed:
Forms Included in Free Online E-File:
- Form 1040 (U.S. Individual Income Tax Return)
- Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement)
- Form 1099-INT (Interest Income — up to $1,500)
- Form 1099-DIV (Dividend Income — up to $1,500)
- Form 1099-G (Unemployment Compensation)
- Form 1099-R (Retirement Plan Distributions)
- Schedule EIC (Earned Income Tax Credit)
- Schedule 8812 (Child Tax Credit)
Additional Forms in Deluxe, Premium, and Self-Employed Products:
- Schedule A (Itemized Deductions)
- Schedule C (Self-Employment Income and Expenses)
- Schedule D (Capital Gains and Losses)
- Schedule E (Rental and Royalty Income)
- Form 8889 (Health Savings Account)
- Various 1099 forms with business expenses
- Additional schedules and forms for complex tax situations
All supported forms are electronically filed (e-filed) directly to the IRS when you complete your return, offering faster processing and quicker refunds compared to paper filing.
State Returns: State tax returns are also e-filed when you add state filing to your federal return.
The main difference is that online tax filing stores your return online, while the software stores it on your computer, allowing offline work. Both options provide similar features, but downloadable software doesn’t include live expert help.
Yes! You can import your previous year’s tax return from TurboTax or other tax prep service in as little as two minutes. This makes it quick and easy to pick up where you left off and ensures your past tax data is accurately carried over.