Giveaway: 5 Free Downloads of H&R Block Federal Premium Software

by Kay Lynn on February 3, 2011

It’s that time of year again and no I didn’t mean Valentines’ Day (although that is important). Americans are faced with the tax deadline of April 18th. The question is how do you get your taxes prepared?

For years, we used an accountant until I convinced my husband that we could do the same thing for a lot less using tax software. We selected H&R Block’s software (formerly named TaxCut) and have used it for several years now.

I find it easy to use as the interview process asks for all the information needed to prepare our return. We never had any problems submitting our returns.

Software Description

Free H&R Block Premium Edition tax preparation software, a $49.95 value

Premium Edition includes features for Homeowners & Investors

· Step-by-step guidance for Federal Tax Filing

· Mortgage interest and charitable tax deduction maximizers

· Sale of stocks, bonds and mutual funds

· Easily imports your W-2, 1099 and last year’s information from TurboTax® and H&R Block At Home™ software

· Includes 5 free federal e-files. State tax filing available for an additional fee.

· Accurate Calculations Guarantee

· Free Audit Support

· 100% Satisfaction 60-day Money-back Guarantee

· Supports most tax forms

NOTE: Entering the key code will “wipe out” $55 from the total owed. (The total might also include the cost of one or more state filings which would cost additional fees.) Each state filing is $34.95. The codes are valued at $55 each which should also cover sales tax for the redeemer.

How to Enter Giveaway

If you would like to win a free download of H&R BLock software there are six ways to enter the giveaway. For each entry, leave a separate comment.

1. Leave a comment on how you prepared your tax return last year.

2. Subscribe to Buck$ome Boomer and leave a comment saying if it is via RSS or email.

3. Follow me on twitter and tweet the giveaway.

4. Follow H&R Block on Facebook.

6. Become a fan of the Bucksome Boomer page and leave a comment letting me know.

This giveaway is open to those 18 or older. Entries close on February 10th at 5 p.m. Pacific Time and the 5 winners will be selected via And the Winner Is… plugin. If there is not a response within 48 hours to confirmation email another winner will be selected. Remember to leave an email address that you’ll be checking.

Other Yakezie H&R Block Giveaways

Several members of the Yakezie network will be hosting H&R Block Giveaway so be sure to enter all for the best chances of winning. Right now, enter at Yes, I am Cheap through Sunday.

Disclaimer: I did not receive payment for this post although a download was provided to me. All opinions are strictly my own.

Tagged as: Giveaway, Taxes

Written by Kay Lynn Akers

Kay Lynn is the founder of Bucksome Boomer and is passionate about helping readers through the materials on this site. Read her other site, Two Savvy Sisters, for help stretching the budget with deals and steals.

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SD Kevin February 3, 2011 at 7:53 am

We used an accountant referred to us by a former co-worker of mine for the past 3 years. I wouldn’t claim that he was particularly good, nor bad, just standard. We’ve found it easier to use an accountant because we are legally married in California as a gay couple. However, thanks to the the DOMA law at the federal level we must file separately at the federal level then “mock up” a joint federal return to get the California number and then file jointly with California. When we added last year my husband’s business expenses and stock sales and employee stock options the complications multiplied. However, our accountant has now retired and we are shopping for new accountants and they are EXPENSIVE!!! So, I’m thinking we may go the do-it-yourself route this year.

Sandy @ yesiamcheap February 5, 2011 at 6:57 pm: I always think that it’s great to get it done professionally once, especially when it’s complicated and then do it yourself later. A friend has been paying $350 for years to get her taxes done. Now she pays under $50 for both and she has seen no difference.
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aeko February 3, 2011 at 11:48 am

I used turbo tax last year, previous years went to an h@r block accountant. Good experiences with both.

Mami2jcn February 3, 2011 at 5:49 pm

I used Turbo Tax last year.

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Amber February 3, 2011 at 6:40 pm

My father helped me prepare my tax return last year!

andy February 3, 2011 at 10:51 pm

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Denise February 4, 2011 at 7:20 am

My husband used Turbo tax last year.
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AB Smith February 4, 2011 at 11:11 am

I think I used turbo tax online last year

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Elizabeth N. February 4, 2011 at 3:52 pm

Last year, I had an accountant do it. I had won a free tax preparation – otherwise, I usually do it myself.

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Cujo February 4, 2011 at 6:28 pm

Last year, we used Turbo Tax.

Holly February 4, 2011 at 7:33 pm

I used turbo tax

Wendy R. February 4, 2011 at 11:14 pm

Last year it was prepared by a very expensive accountant. And it got messed up!

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esther February 5, 2011 at 10:50 am

My husband is my tax preparer!

Tiffany C February 5, 2011 at 2:13 pm

I used HR Block Free File Last year
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Sarah February 5, 2011 at 5:26 pm

Last year I used Turbotax

Sarah February 5, 2011 at 5:27 pm

I subscribe to your e-mails

Sarah February 5, 2011 at 5:28 pm

I follow H&R Block on FB

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I follow you on FB

Bonnie Sue February 5, 2011 at 6:56 pm

I filed on my own. Now am thinking maybe I should re do them.
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Suz February 6, 2011 at 9:34 am

We used an accountant, but she has just joined a new firm and the fees last year were enormous ! No more! : ) Thanks…

Lisa @ Cents To Save February 6, 2011 at 11:28 am

I liked H and R Block.
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Nd February 6, 2011 at 7:17 pm

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carole February 7, 2011 at 3:46 pm

did my taxes on the internet last year
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Henria O. February 7, 2011 at 10:40 pm

We prepared our return using Turbo Tax online.
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I’m an email subscriber.
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Erin Cook February 8, 2011 at 12:48 pm

I have a friend who majored in accounting who does our taxes for us.
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Jay February 8, 2011 at 1:38 pm

Sounds lame but had family member prepare for us. I

Annette D February 9, 2011 at 8:14 am

I prepared my tax return myself with tax prep software.

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zanvia February 9, 2011 at 8:51 am

My husband prepared our taxes himself last year with some free online tool…I’m not quite sure which one though. The HR Block premium software sounds great!

zanvia February 9, 2011 at 8:52 am