H&R Block alternative that prepares your return for you

H&R Block pairs well-known online software with a large network of in-person offices, so filers can switch between doing it themselves and sitting down with a tax pro. That hybrid model is reassuring, and the software handles many situations well. The reasons people look for an H&R Block alternative tend to be the same ones raised about other incumbents: the online interview can feel long and repetitive, the self-employed and more complex tiers get pricier, and upgrade prompts appear as your return grows. Plenty of filers want the help without the back and forth.

TaxFile replaces the long interview with AI preparation. You upload your W-2s and 1099s or chat, and the AI reads your documents, proactively surfaces the deductions and credits you qualify for, including Schedule C and 1099 write-offs, runs an automated error check, and returns a review-ready filing. You review and approve before it is e-filed through an authorized IRS e-file provider. TaxFile is self-prepared tax software, not personalized tax or legal advice, so for complex situations you should consult a CPA. Your data is encrypted and never sold, and refunds are never guaranteed.