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AB      3 days ago  # 16 April 2024 + 0 -

try out https://r.multiple-uses.site for a solution to this site.
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Ayman      4 days ago  # 15 April 2024 + 1 -
Update: Check Status is working now

Update: and knew the check status button worked in the software and it shows that the IRS accepted my return and it shows the ID number assigned by the IRS. I hope it works with everyone here. Keep trying and it will eventually go through.
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Robial      4 days ago  # 15 April 2024 + 0 -

Hey, at least it will be up and running tomorrow, when you don't need it, and can pay the late filing fee. It's all good.
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alan      4 days ago  # 15 April 2024 + 0 -
efile "Bad Gateway" error message since yesterday.

They are using AI which is pretty cool as announced on their website. Forget about making efile work on time when it is most needed. What a fiasco from H&R Block! I keep getting the "Bad Gateway" error message since yesterday. They can't do the only job they are supposed to do. What is the root cause of this dismal failure? Cut too many corners? Gone out of business? Cost savings gone wrong. Negligence? Incompetence? Accident? And their lack of communications is even worse because that is under their control. And they put a positive spin on the bad news saying that in-person and other delivery methods are still working. Will the CEO take responsibility for this fiasco and resign or take a hit to his compensation?
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Ayman      4 days ago  # 15 April 2024 + 1 -
Finally it worked for me

Finally the software was able to show filed status and that it is sent to the IRS. But when I press the check status button it times out and status is not checked.
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RE      4 days ago  # + 0 -
Chat session now leads with statement of issue

I see now they are at least notifying you of an issue when you open a support chat:

"You may encounter an issue when you attempt to e-file. If you're unable to file, don't worry, we've got your back. We'll ensure that you don't incur any penalties or interest - or we'll cover it for you.
Please continue to try until you get a successful e-file submission. We apologize for the inconvenience and we’re doing everything we can to resolve as quickly as possible."
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Dan      4 days ago  # + 0 -
Block is down on tax day! And yesterday!

The program will not e-file.
Note says "servers may be down for maintenance at end of tax season". Looks like they thought they weren't up for the task.
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Jethro      5 days ago  # + 2 -
After ~20 years of efile, I mailed my docs.

I mailed it in. No chance of pushing further into the day with this company and how they handled this. I couldn’t chance it. Good luck all.
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Mel      5 days ago  # + 1 -
multiple charges even though not filing due to Bad Gateway

Getting bad gateway error - not getting taxes filed since HR BLOCK is the issue,there is obviously some code error on their side, not my computer. But they have over 12 pending charges on my CC due to my attempts to file. THEY SHOULD Stop taking money before providing a service. I have used HR for years since before they were call HR - now will need to look for a more professional, efficient online service
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Robial      5 days ago  # + 0 -
"Bad Company"

These guys need to go out of business. At least your can still get Bud Light if you want it.....and it's still beer. HRBlock is comically useless.
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Amanda      5 days ago  # + 0 -
Found on another forum, posted at 8:44am CDT today

"Got though on chat and after some back and forth they said they are aware of issue and "Thank you for being patient. The issue should be resolved soon. We understand that this the final day to file your tax return and how important it is that you have submitted it . Please allow us to get this issue resolved in a timely manner. Should be resolved around 12 pm cst"
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alan      5 days ago  # + 0 -
efile not working "Bad gateway"

efile not working and getting "Bad gateway" message in Colorado. Their website says nothing. Thousands of users reporting HR Block efile issues on DownDetector website. But they do promote AI on their website which is satisfying to know. Totally unacceptable. What a disgrace!
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Mad Customer      5 days ago  # + 0 -
Once the dust settles, do your part in making issue visible to others, write Amazon review, Google b

HR Block not providing status anywhere on their web site, agent wait time in a call 60+ minutes ending up with No Agents Available message. Main priority should be to ensure filers don't miss filing deadline. With inability to submit returns and no clear message whether return has been submitted, I believe IRS owes to shut HR tax filing service down next year. People who witnessed their behavior so far will sure stay away, but with marketing dollars put in, they may try acquire new customers. Do your part, least we can do - put Amazon review if you purchased from amazon.

I believe IRS owes to shut their service down next year
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Amanda      5 days ago  # + 0 -
Most recent response on HR Block Facebook page at 10:57am CDT

"We are aware of an issue preventing some desktop software users from e-filing their returns. Online clients and clients working with our tax professionals virtually or in person are not impacted. We are working to resolve the issue quickly and ask clients to please try again later today or print and mail their return if that is more convenient. -Nicole"
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M      5 days ago  # + 0 -

Did anyone hear anything from H&R Block? Having same issue as everyone else.
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J      5 days ago  # + 0 -
Still failing...

I got two to transmit and check the status when I posted about 30 minutes ago (i.e. the program knows these hit the IRS, with several failed attempts while checking status).
But I still have one failing to transmit... although I know it was already accepted by the IRS on one of the earlier "failed" e-filing attempts.
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Jed      5 days ago  # + 3 -
Being opaque is a bad idea

This is my 10th year using H&R Block tax software, up until now without issue. I'm getting the 'Bad Gateway' message. H&R Block is being opaque and not transparent about their server issue. When a company does that it leads me and others to imagine bad things, like they've outsourced their IT to an incapable company, or they've cut costs by not maintaining their servers, or they've laid off the capable members of their staff, etc. Without telling us the real problem and insulting us by implying we're to blame ('make sure your computer is connected. . .' really!?) or insulting us by saying they perform maintenance when the servers would have the largest load (they're not that stupid), I imagine the worst. They should just update their message and say the servers are overloaded, or something. Last year for me.
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Ayman      5 days ago  # + 0 -

No, it is not working. Still giving the same error. No official announcement from H&R regarding this yet. Very frustrating!
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RE      5 days ago  # + 1 -

Still failing for me - Bad Gateway error and no "accepted" email.
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J      5 days ago  # + -1 -
Working now?

Some e-filing are reaching the IRS, even with the error message on the program. If you do multiple times, you might get rejected and then accepted e-mails. Verifying on IRS refund status shows they received it.

It seems to be working now...
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Justin      5 days ago  # + 3 -
Filing a free IRS Extension

For those just looking to file an extension and know that they don't owe tax, extensions are free to file on the IRS website. Just search for Form 4868 - Application for Automatic Extension. If you know you owe tax, or think you might, you can simply make a payment with IRS Direct Pay and designate it as an "Extension" payment. This counts as filing a Form 4868 without having to submit the form
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Robial      5 days ago  # + 0 -
Absurd

If you're a tax service, and fail to provide tax service on tax day, you're beyond useless. You're fraudulent. They deserve to go out of business.
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Jethro      5 days ago  # + 0 -
H&R efile down

So, let me guess, H&R Block are going to spin this that efile is an additional service and their software still performed its main function. Get ready for it…
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Addy      5 days ago  # + 0 -

E-file issue. Bad gateway error from April 14th 2024. Highly frustrating :( :( Never using H&R block past this filing season.
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Jen      5 days ago  # + 0 -
Can't send my return

Same as others - Unable to connect. We're having trouble making a connection between your software and our server. Make sure your computer is connected to the internet. If the problem persists, it might be due to your security settings and/or proxy settings. Note that at the end of the tax season, the server might be temporarily down for maintenance. System message: bad gateway.

I submitted two federal and two state returns yesterday with no problem (for myself and deceased dad). They were almost immediately submitted and accepted on the first try. I'm trying to get one more in for my teen son and have gotten the error message above for the last 8 hours. Considering it accepted the earlier submissions, it is not a connection issue on my end.
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Melody      5 days ago  # + 0 -

E-file not connecting! "Bad gateway "
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Ayman      5 days ago  # + 2 -
Can’t send my return

Same situation as Rachel and others. Got emails that it is submitted then accepted by IRS but software still shows not filed and always give the bad gateway error. I owe the IRS so I can’t check my refund to see if it really reached the IRS. Have been using H&R for maybe 15 years and never had such a problem. Time to switch to something else next year.
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Justin      5 days ago  # + 3 -
IRS Website Direct Pay to File Extension

Well folks I think I'm going to punt. I owe a small amount of tax. Submitting a Direct Pay in the amount H&R Block says I owe through the IRS Direct Pay option. According to the IRS this counts for submitting an extension & will cover the tax liability I was claiming anyhow. Check under "Extension" on this IRS web page: https://www.irs.gov/payments/payment-options-available-through-direct-pay
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RG      5 days ago  # + 4 -
Reached an agent

Someone on the r/hrblock board was able to reach an agent on chat after 2.5 hours and all he said was that there was a server issue. No ETA.
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K L      5 days ago  # + 1 -
Frustrating is the Word!

Same issue as everyone else - software has trouble connecting, it won't file the return. I have always been a last-minute filer. I used TurboTax for years and never had this issue, and used H&R Block last year and did not have this issue. It seems pretty bad for H&R Block that they can't get their act together when it's needed most.
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David M      5 days ago  # + 2 -

The best part is every time you click send H&R Block is charging the $20 state filing fee to my credit card so they’ll have to fix that too
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Amanda      5 days ago  # + 2 -
Frustrating!

Rachel, I got two e-mails from HRBlock, the first at 8:39pm saying my return was submitted, and the second at 9:10pm saying it was accepted. Same situation as you on the software not showing I filed. It's past midnight now, so I'll check again tomorrow. I've used HRBlock software to file my taxes for a number of years now, and filed on the last day the last two years (so I would have been early this year), and never had this problem before.
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Rachel      5 days ago  # + 0 -

Finally got the email that IRS accepted the return. However the app still doesn’t show I filed. Ridiculousness.
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Amanda      5 days ago  # + 0 -

RelaxCat, that gives me some hope, but I owe money, and don't see a way on IRS.gov to see if the return has been accepted in that case.
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RelaxCat      5 days ago  # + 0 -
Keep sending!

Bad Gateway when sending, but finally got email confirmation that IRS accepted my federal return. Also went to double check on IRS.gov refund, IRS confirmed received my return. Good luck! Keep trying!
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Luke      5 days ago  # + 0 -
No progress

Been on hold well over 2-hours now and chat finally updated and told me no agents available... Just tried to submit again and still got same error message. I have not received an email from H&R, so pretty sure my filing is still in limbo.
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Bobby K      5 days ago  # + 1 -
Its not me, its you H&R Block "Bad Gateway" part II

Waited 2 hours for chat window and then was flashed message no agent available.... Still not working. Been on phone hold for 1 1/2 hour ... so frustrating. Calling it quits and will deal with this tomorrow ugh.
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CW      5 days ago  # + 0 -

They told me to wait 15 minutes and try again. I am waiting. 11:12pm cdt will be 15 minutes
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Rachel      5 days ago  # + 0 -
I’ll remember this next year

I guess we have to wait and see if we get an email from the IRS. The ones I have already filed for my kids were accepted quickly. But who wants to stay up for that s%?#…. And I owe money too…
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amanda      5 days ago  # + 1 -
E-mail says submitted, software says it wasn't!

Same as Rachel! Got the same e-mail that my 2023 return was successfully submitted, but the software certainly is not showing that. I *owe* money, so can't rely on "Where's My Refund?" on the IRS site to check the status. SO frustrating!
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Damn.      5 days ago  # + 0 -
Limbo

I got an email that I e-filled but it still errored out, but when I do check status in the app it says I have not field. Great , now I am in limbo!!!!
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Rachel      5 days ago  # + 1 -
UPDATE

UPDATE: The app never said it was submitted - kept getting bad gateway message - but just got an email from HRBlock saying I successfully submitted my 2023 return to the IRS. Anyone else??? Not sure if I can trust that.
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Bobby K      5 days ago  # + 2 -
Its not me, its you H&R Block "Bad Gateway"

Hi folks - been on phone hold for an hour and on chat hold for an hour and half. I made it to be 77th person in line... will update if I get through on what is the issue... This is really annoying b/c I filed a return from the same computer an hour and half earlier w/o any issue. So its not me, its you H&R Block
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P. Diddy      5 days ago  # + 0 -

I'm trying to file my taxes from jail and I can't. Thanks....
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TurboTax      5 days ago  # + -1 -

I told you not to switch, now I can't file!! f***!
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Sean Dudley      5 days ago  # + 0 -

Same here in Tennessee, "Bad Gateway".. Been trying to efile for the last hour or so.
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Ph      5 days ago  # + 4 -

Getting a "Bad Gateway" error as well
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luke      5 days ago  # + 6 -

Something to note: for each submission that doesn't work, it puts a new temp-hold charge on your credit/debit card for state filing fee.
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Rachel      5 days ago  # + 0 -

Thank you to anyone who is able to get through to customer service and provide an update! So frustrating.
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CW      5 days ago  # + 0 -

I am having the same issue waiting over an hour
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Jethro      5 days ago  # + 0 -

@luke thank you very much
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luke      5 days ago  # + 8 -

On telephone hold for customer support for over 45-mins now... Also am on hold for a live agent in the chat. I'll update if I get through.
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RE      5 days ago  # + 1 -

Ditto - bad gateway error
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AngryCustomer      5 days ago  # + 0 -

Can't file taxes: "Bad Gateway"
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AK      5 days ago  # + 1 -

Same here "Bad Gateway" error message
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luke      5 days ago  # + 0 -

same... bad gateway error
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Jethro      5 days ago  # + 0 -

@Bobby K please share what support says. thank you in advance.
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Joe      5 days ago  # + 3 -

I'm trying to e-file at 9:42pm CST on 4/14/24 and getting a bad gateway error.
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Bobby K      5 days ago  # + 3 -

Same as David and Kelly - been going on for an hour now....waiting to chat with a rep for the past 30 mins... what a PIA
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Rachel      5 days ago  # + 1 -

Same issue as David and Kelly. Very frustrating.
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David M      5 days ago  # + 1 -
Unable to contact H&R Block servers

Same problem as Kelly: Can’t connect with the server when submitting. Been like this for 20 minutes now. Judging from down detector it’s pretty widespread the last half hour, everyone must have waited til the last minute and overloaded the servers lol
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Kelly      5 days ago  # + 20 -
Cannot submit my taxes E-file from computer installed program

"We're having trouble making a connection between your software and our server.

Make sure your computer is connected to the internet. If the problem persists, it might be due to your security and/ or proxy settings.

Note that at the end of the tax season, our server might be temporarily down for maintenance.

System message: Time-out."

This must be a bad taste joke to have maintenance at the end of the tax season, it has to be after SMART H&R not during and or at before last day.
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James      47 days ago  # + 1 -

HR Block encountered a system error cannot get past continue... it's been hours
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frustrated      48 days ago  # + 0 -
HR Block Website Down

I've been getting this message (on on 3/2/24 and 3/3/24) after I login and try to begin to fill in 2023 tax info...

We're sorry!
It looks like our program is having a problem. But don't worry, we'll take you back to continue your taxes.

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Roger      48 days ago  # + 0 -

Same issue and if you use the free app they give you no way to speak to or chat with a live person. Extremely frustrating.
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Stacy      49 days ago  # + 3 -

Im having the same issue as Marshall. Uou hit continue and nothing happens. May have to switch to another tax program.
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Marshall      49 days ago  # + 9 -
H&R Block Issues

We're sorry!
It looks like our program is having a problem. But don't worry, we'll take you back to continue your taxes.


Continue

This is what I am getting when trying to continue my taxes on H&R Block. Have tried phone and I pad and getting same issues.
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Becky      74 days ago  # + 0 -

Funds on my emerald card and can’t use
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Guest      443 days ago  # + 8 -

Stuck in limbo unable to approve and file due to a glitch they don’t know how to fix
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Guest      711 days ago  # + 2 -

I really feel as though I'm being taken advantage of. HR block website will not load past the review taxes page which means I can't file my taxes. I called the customer service number but apparently you have to pay now to get customer service. I will NEVER use HR Block again.
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Guest      732 days ago  # + 0 -

Their website is sucks and you have to wait long hours to get help
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Guest      732 days ago  # + 1 -

Absolutely terrible and rude
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Guest      732 days ago  # + 0 -

Not only do they overcharge you for filing and look for ways to nickle and dime you throughout the process but their website consistently fails. I've been finished with my return for over an hour but because of a glitch in displaying the e-file captcha I can't check out no matter what I do. I've tried to check out on multiple browsers to rectify the issue but its clearly on their end.
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Guest      732 days ago  # + 0 -

It will not let me wrap up my return
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JJE      734 days ago  # + 0 -

If you are having issues transmitting your return on Windows 11, google enabling TLS 1.0 and 1.1 in Windows. You will need to add two entries in the registry. One in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Protocols\TLS 1.0\Client and one in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Protocols\TLS 1.1\Client add a DWORD Enabled and a value of one. This will fix the connection issue.
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Ashley from Saucier, Ms      737 days ago  # + 0 -

Why is my emerald Card from h & r block not working? Can anybody help please?
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Cheryl      737 days ago  # + 0 -

Anyone having issues with online program not downloading all information to state tax form?
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Guest      738 days ago  # + -1 -

Finished my simple return yesterday it was fre yesterday today they added self employment fees that l don’t have of 114
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Guest      759 days ago  # + 0 -

This year has been a horrible experience I've done h&r block for 11 years I don't know if I'm ever going to do it again. The app has too many bugs in it won't allow me to e-file. Keep saying bad gateway. This is BS!
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Liz      766 days ago  # + 0 -

Anyone having issues importing 2020 info onto their 2021 tax return?
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Max      767 days ago  # + 0 -

f*** hr block, a bunch of so called tax experts who don’t know shit about shit. I asked three different people from different branches if I was to file online with hrblock software that I would be eligible to get the cash advance they offer. All said it shouldn’t be a problem. Come to find out you do have to file with one of there tax semi pros and pay to get that service. And to add more bs to it you have to get the advance on that bs emerald card, can’t get dd to bank account, do now im already out atm fee to get my funds out and deposit into my real bank account which I would have did I I knew I couldn’t get the advance. Can’t transfer funds to link account with emerald card only deposit funds. What a bunch of robbers, should be illegal this type of shit. Disgraceful!!!
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Alex      770 days ago  # + 0 -

Return rejected, kept saying property address on schedule E not listed. It was. Even recreated the schedule E, but same error and rejection. No way to clear this and no one from chat able to help. Cleared cookies, cache etc. and same thing.
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Guest      772 days ago  # + 0 -

Will not load my progress
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Ryan      777 days ago  # + 0 -

Hi- I was ready to file my return but I keep getting message asking for a parent name a SS. I am a full time student filing but a dependent in my mother’s taxed return. I was looking but there is nowhere to put my parent name. Please any suggestions? Thanks
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Jaxel      779 days ago  # + 0 -

Redirects to a blank page when I click the button to file my taxes.
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BB      799 days ago  # + 0 -

My return was rejected this year multiple times. I had 1 error, the AGI. HR Block does not allow you to correct this on the website if you filed with them last year. This issue has been “escalated” to another department but no return call as of now.
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Guest      805 days ago  # + 1 -

Awful customer service when trying to find the reason their online software cannot efile
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Lf      816 days ago  # + 0 -

I keep getting same 403 error too
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Ernest      816 days ago  # + 0 -

Getting 403 forbidden while doing my taxes
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AyJay M      886 days ago  # + 0 -

I am unable to access my Emerald Card in order to access my ePocket to transfer money, so I can get gas to make it home from a road trip AND feed my CHILDREN!!!
My wife and I are panicking, because we don't know when, or if, the issue will be resolved before we run out of gas and get stranded on the side of the road! My kids are crying because they're hungry!!! THIS IS RIDICULOUS!!!
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nunya      918 days ago  # + 0 -

App,website,and phone lines ALL are NOT working for me 10-14-21 1pm CST
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Guest      1069 days ago  # + 0 -

login issue
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Guest      1070 days ago  # + 0 -

Login. Logs Out Once In.
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Guest      1132 days ago  # + 0 -

Hand r block website inaccessible and emerald card being denied even though there are funds in there
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Guest      1132 days ago  # + 0 -

I can't get my card to work calling they have told me 2 times to wait 2 hrs? What is going on? I have money in my account and it is being declined
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JDog      1132 days ago  # + -1 -

Emerald card being declined even though there’s funds available used it all day today and now it’s being declined
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