H&R Block software review vs TurboTax for accuracy

[Edward_T]

I'm working on a detailed H&R Block software review comparing it to TurboTax, specifically focusing on accuracy. In my professional experience, accuracy is the most important factor when choosing tax software.

I've tested both with identical tax scenarios and found some interesting differences in how they calculate certain items. For example, depreciation methods for business assets, handling of investment losses, and state tax calculations can vary between programs.

What I want to know from actual users: have you ever found errors in your tax software calculations? Did switching between TurboTax and H&R Block (or other software) give you different results?

I'm particularly interested in experiences with tax software for accuracy and whether professional versions are actually more reliable than consumer versions.

[TylerJW]

I've used both TurboTax and H&R Block for my small business taxes and found they give identical results for the basic calculations. Where I've seen differences is in more complex areas like depreciation methods and vehicle expense calculations.

One year I ran my numbers through both programs just to compare. For straightforward items like income, expenses, and standard deductions, they matched exactly. For my business vehicle, they suggested different methods (standard mileage vs actual expenses) which led to different numbers.

So for tax software for accuracy on basic items, I think both are equally good. For complex situations, you might get different results based on how the software interprets the rules or what questions it asks.