H&R Block Taxcut 2006 Home & Business + State

by H&R Block

Product Features

• Your complete tax solution to prepare your personal and business tax returns
• Perfect for sole proprietors and small business owners
• Also includes H&R Block DeductionPro, a free consultation, and WILLPower Software
• Backed by the experienced tax professionals at H&R Block
• Worry-free Audit Support - H&R Block is there to help in the rare event of an audit

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000K2T0OU
• Item model number: 1116600-06
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 13, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,393 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #69 in Software > Tax Preparation

Product Description

Amazon.com

Your complete tax solution to prepare your personal and business tax returns. TaxCut Home & Business includes both TaxCut Home for personal use and TaxCut for Business, giving you the convenience of tow tax preparation solutions for one low price.

A complete personal and business solution

Comprehensive Solution
Perfect for sole proprietors and small business owners, these two programs include everything you need to file your personal and business tax returns. Download as many business state tax programs as you need, all included with purchase.

ALSO INCLUDED:

H&R Block DeductionPro
DeductionPro's accurate fair-market values take the guesswork out of deductions, and our intuitive interface helps ensure you won't miss an important deduction that could save you money. Put an end to guesswork, and start getting more from your deductions. It's nice to know you're helping others, as well as yourself.

Free consultation
One FREE personal H&R Block Live Tax Advice session online or by phone. No rebates required!

WILLPower Software
Valuable estate planning guidance and legal documents

Worry-Free Audit Support
Rest easy knowing H&R Block is there to help in the event of an audit. From outlining what to expect and providing guidance on how to prepare for an audit, to having an H&R Block Enrolled Agent represent you before the IRS upon your request, H&R Block can help you manage the process.

How It Works:
1. Successfully e-file* your individual resident income tax return (federal or state) using TaxCut or TaxCut Online (with paid federal return) and you are eligible to receive audit support at no additional charge for your 2005 return.
2. Retain your e-file confirmation email for Worry-free Audit Supportª confirmation.
3. If you receive a notice from the IRS or State Department of Revenue or are audited, H&R Block will provide you with assistance with the notice and/or offer to provide you with an H&R Block Enrolled Agent to represent you if you are audited.*
4. Call 1-800-HRBLOCK to initiate audit services that you may need. Conditions apply. View the complete terms and conditions for details.

Worry-free Audit Support Features IRS Correspondence Management H&R Block will assist with all communication that is initiated by the IRS/State Department of Revenue(s) Audit Preparation H&R Block will provide detailed information regarding how to prepare for an audit, and extend an offer for an H&R Block Enrolled Agent to represent you in the event an audit.* Audit Representation An H&R Block Enrolled Agent guides you through what to expect during the audit, attends the audit with you and helps you manage the entire audit experience.

Questions & Answers:
Q. Can I do my taxes by hand and then sign up for Worry-free Audit Support?
A. No. H&R Block Worry-free Audit Support is only offered for returns e-filed with an H&R Block Digital Tax Product.

Q. Who will benefit using Worry-free Audit Support?
A. Those clients who want no surprises after filing their taxes. It's a smart way to make sure you're covered no matter how complex your tax situation. The benefits of Worry-free Audit Support will be invaluable in the event that you need representation because the IRS questions your tax return.

Q. What is an Enrolled Agent?
A. Enrolled Agents are tax professionals who have demonstrated special competence in tax matters and can represent taxpayers before the IRS. Enrolled Agents do not provide legal representation, signed Power of Attorney required. Void where prohibited.

Q. What are the services offered with Worry-free Audit Support?

* Enrolled Agents do not provide legal representation, signed Power of Attorney required. Void where prohibited.

Product Description

Your complete tax solution to prepare your personal and business tax returns. TaxCut Home & Business includes both TaxCut Home for personal use and TaxCut for Business, giving you the convenience of two tax preparation solutions for one low price. Perfect for sole proprietors and small business owners, these two programs include everything you need to file your personal and business tax returns. Download as many business state tax programs as you need, all included with purchase. Also included: FREE H&R Block DeductionPro, FREE WILLPower, and one FREE personal H&R Block Live Tax Advice session online or by phone. No rebates required! Worry-free Audit Support, available only with TaxCut is included when you e-file.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Caution on the Bundle offered by Amazon, January 14, 2007

By 

csTrader (Georgia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: H&R Block Taxcut 2006 Home & Business + State (CD-ROM)

H&R Block Taxcut Home and Business is a good product. I've used it before, and although it requires careful use ("Read the lines....") the end result can be excellent. Note that the product offers preparation of BOTH the personal (Form 1040 + State) form as well as many business forms. I use it for my individual return as well as federal and state returns for a Trust. A prior reviewer is going to have a go at an S-Corporation, and I understand it also will do Partnership returns.

The real reason for this review is the Bundle currently offered (1-14-2007) by Amazon. Currently it reads, "Buy this item with H&R Block Taxcut 2006 Premium Federal + State..." and combines the prices.

As I mentioned in the first paragraph, Taxcut Home and Business does your personal return as well as the business entity. Moreover, I checked the product description at the H&R Block Taxcut site, and it stipulates "Includes EVERYTHING from Premium + State + E-file." (emphasis added)

So the Amazon bundle offer asks you to buy something ALREADY INCLUDED in the product. By the time you read this review the Bundle offer by Amazon hopefully will have changed. I've used Amazon for many years, and this is an unusual oversight which I'm certain they will correct.

In the interest of disclosure, I used to work for H&R Block, but not now. For those who order ANY tax product I offer the following. IRS has not given final approval for form design changes, so many forms are not available to put on the disc you purchase. This means you will need to go the H&R Block (or whoever) update site to get the updated forms, and you may have to go back several times. You have not been singled out for punishment. This is a process that must be endured by professionals as well as self-preparers. And I'll say it again... "Read the lines!"

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Program, great value - A little buggy, January 16, 2007

By 

T. Sarpa (San Clemente, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: H&R Block Taxcut 2006 Home & Business + State (CD-ROM)

I have owned my own consulting business for going on 6 years and have used the TaxCut software for the past 3 years with terrific results. The software package allows you to do your federal and state Corp/Small Bus/S-Corp taxes as well as your personal 1040 federal and State for under $80.00!! The personal tax program is superior to the business tax process but both are fairly simple as long as you have some knowledge of the process and the information being requested. Another key perk is the software does interact fairly well with MS Money software so if you have taken the time throughout the year to categorize personal and business expenses it makes for quick dissemination of information.

The reason I call it a little buggy is that every year there is some issue. The software will not load the updated forms properly or it will hang when opened, etc etc. This is irritating but the tech support has been outstanding and easily reached. It has been located in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon, I believe) in past years but I cannot attest to whether it is still in the U.S., or outsourced, this year as I have not yet called.

All in all, to be able to do your business and personal taxes accurately for next to nothing and in a very short amount of time is invaluable. A very satisfied TaxCut user.

14 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Bought this for S Corp, December 26, 2006

By 

Fresno - See all my reviews

This review is from: H&R Block Taxcut 2006 Home & Business + State (CD-ROM)

According to reviews of TurboTax's Home and Business, it appears that TurboTax does not support S Corp (but probably does in the more expensive copr. package). Since many small businesses are S Corps, you probably will need to buy something besides TurboTax...like this program.

That is why I bought this product...I checked the product homepage (taxcut_com) and it said

"Complete Business Coverage - Helps you prepare returns for a number of business types, including Corporations, S Corporations, Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), Non-profits and Estates & Trusts. Plus, the program handles Payroll Taxes as well."

So hopefully it will work for me without any additional software. I will try to come back and update this review once I try it out...but since it is from H&R Block, I figure it might not be the simplist program, but at least it will be accurate (they actually guarantees that...although most errors are from the users anyway).

Nice little perk is that the software comes on a USB jumpdrive for easy installation...and it also will import TurboTax files from previous years...

Sorry this review is not more informative, but after spending an hour digging around for S Corp info, I thought it would be helpful to mention that this apparently supports S Corp Businesses, as well as (unlimited) business state returns, personal federal and state as well as E-Filing... Overall it certainly seems to include alot of forms and features for one price.