H&R Block Tax Software Is Almost Half Off Right Now

Still haven't filed your taxes? Your procrastination is about to pay off, because Amazon is currently offering a major discount on H&R Block Tax Software Deluxe, just in time for Tax Day on Monday, April 15.

Normally priced at $44.99, you can grab H&R Block Tax Software Deluxe + State 2018 for PC or Mac on Amazon right now for just $22.99, or 49 percent off. You can download the software right away, so you won't have to wait for it to arrive in the mail or pay for shipping.

This tax software earned an "excellent" rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in PCMag's review and our coveted Editors' Choice award. We praised its excellent user experience, clear navigation, comprehensive coverage of tax topics, and more.

"The Deluxe edition focuses on W-2 and interest/dividend income and supports the Schedule A, so you can see whether itemizing this year is better than taking the doubled standard deduction," Kathy Yakal wrote. "H&R Block Deluxe offers the most capable blend of tax topic coverage, usability, and taxpayer guidance, all of which earn it our Editors' Choice for online tax preparation services."

Scared to do it yourself? H&R Block offers step-by-step guidance, and if you run into any problems, you can chat with a tax expert for free.

The PC version works with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, and Windows Vista and the Mac version is for Mac OS X 10.9.5 (Mavericks) and higher. Amazon will even give you a 5 percent refund bonus if you opt to put your refund on an Amazon gift card.

About Our Expert

Angela Moscaritolo

Managing Editor, Consumer Electronics

My Experience

I'm PCMag's managing editor for consumer electronics, overseeing an experienced team of analysts covering smart home, home entertainment, wearables, fitness and health tech, and various other product categories. I have been with PCMag for more than 10 years, and in that time have written more than 6,000 articles and reviews for the site. I previously served as an analyst focused on smart home and wearable devices, and before that I was a reporter covering consumer tech news. I'm also a yoga instructor, and have been actively teaching group and private classes for nearly a decade.

Prior to joining PCMag, I was a reporter for SC Magazine, focusing on hackers and computer security. I earned a BS in journalism from West Virginia University, and started my career writing for newspapers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

The Technology I Use

My little Florida beach bungalow is brimming with smart home tech. I have a smart speaker or display in every room, allowing me to control other connected devices by voice. The Nest Hub on my bedside table lets me set wake-up alarms, control my smart light bulbs, and set the temperature on my smart thermostat. I use the Amazon Echo Show 8 on my kitchen counter to browse recipes, reorder protein powder, check the weather, and watch the news while I do dishes.

Because I suffer from allergies, air purifiers are essential. My favorite model is the Dyson Purifier Cool TP07, which doubles as a fan and continuously sends indoor pollution data to its companion mobile app.

My pitbull Bradley sheds, so a good robot vacuum is a must. I currently use a premium Ecovacs Deebot that can both vacuum and mop, empty its own dustbin, and wash its own mop cloth.

For fitness, I like to mix up my routine with cycling, indoor rowing, running, and strength training in addition to yoga. I take classes on the Tonal 2 smart strength training machine, I row indoors on an Aviron machine, and track my beach runs with an Apple Watch while listening to music on my Apple AirPods Pro. On the weekends, I love riding e-bikes like the rugged, beach-friendly Aventon Aventure for fun and fitness.

My job involves a lot of virtual meetings, so a quality webcam, microphone, and ring light are important. I use the Jabra PanaCast 20 webcam, the Elgato Wave: 3 microphone, and a Yesker tripod ring light.

As for my preferred phone platform, I'm an iPhone person, but I've also extensively used Android for product testing.

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