H&R Block’s 2021 tax software – pick a package that’s right for you (2024)

Built for Canadians by Canadians, our 2021 tax software has everything youneed to get your taxes done right. Backed by our maximum refund and 100%accuracy guarantees*, our 2021 tax software covers simple and complex taxsituations, is safe, secure, and encrypted, and provides personalized step-by-stepguidance. Regardless of which package you choose, you’ll be able to NETFILEyour return as soon as the service opens for the year.

*Notes:

• Maximum refund guarantee - If you find another tax software preparation method that results in a larger refund (or smaller liability) than that calculated by the H&R Block online tax software, we will reimburse you the purchase price of that other method. See the End User License Agreement for full terms and conditions.
• 100% accuracy guarantee - Our tax team knows their numbers. We guarantee 100% accurate calculations. If you pay a penalty because of an error attributable solely to our software, we’ll reimburse you for any resulting CRA and Revenu Québec penalties and interest charges.

Here are some awesome features that are included in our FREE 2021 tax software:

• Handles simple and complex tax scenarios– Regardlessof whether you need to file a simple return with just aT4 slip or have a complex return with self-employmentincome, investments, and/or rental income, our FREE software has youcovered. You won’t need to upgrade to a paid package to complete anyform or schedule.
• Auto-fill my return and other government services – Get access to all tax-related online services offered by the CRA and Revenu Québec. Download your slips right into your return with Auto-fill my return (AFR)and Téléchargement des données fiscales (TDF). File your return online with NETFILE and, if needed, use ReFILE to adjust and refile it. View your CRA notice of assessment right in the software with express NOA (eNOA).
• Smart Search – Previously known asQuick Slip Entry, the Smart Search feature helps yousearch and add slips and forms to your return with a simple click. Ifyou’re a returning user, the Smart Search feature is still under theQUICK ENTRY tab in the tax software.
• Get general tax saving tips throughout the software as you prepare yourreturn.
• Automatic return optimization – We automatically search over 400 slips, forms, credits, and deductions to fully optimize your return. Take control over your return as you decide which credits to apply, and where.
• Québec optimizations – If you’re a resident of Québec, you can enter your data once while preparing your Revenu Québec and CRA returns at the same time.
• Our expertise at your fingertips – If you have questions, we havethe answers! Get access to hundreds of articles in our Online Help Centre. Written with you in mind, our articles help you figure out which credits you’re eligible for and where to find them in our software.

Our ASSISTANCE package helps you file your return quicklywhile giving you the confidence that you’re getting the best result. TheASSISTANCE package combines everything in ourFREE package with the following advance features and support:

• Jump startmyreturn –Especially for our returningusers - welcome back! With this feature, you can transfer your last year'stax details directly into this year's return - saving you time and improvingaccuracy.
• Tax saving suggestions just for you – Get over 50 years of tax experience designed and delivered directly to you, in your return. Review personalized tax saving suggestions, throughout the software, to help you get a better refund or pay less tax. If you decide to apply the tax tips we’ve identified for you, we’ll even direct you to the page in our software, so you won’t have to go hunting for it. It's the next best thing to sitting down with a tax expert!
• 2020 to 2021 comparison – With this feature, returning users can see what’s changed from last year’s return to this year. Don’t just do your taxes, understand them with a line-by-line comparison.
• SmartReview – Get a detailed, visual breakdown of exactly how your return was calculated.
• Review your T1 General or TP-1 in detail - You asked and we listened!Before you file,you’ll have the chance to review your T1 General and/or TP-1.
• Unlimited technical support -Need help with a technicalissue? Talk to our technical support team as many times as you need, by phone or chat

If you need extra confidence that you filed your return right, ourPROTECTION product gives all the features of ourASSISTANCE product along with the following additional support:

• Unlimited priority phone support– Jump to the front of our technical support phone line with a dedicated number, just for you.
• Audit Protection-Trust the experience of our tax experts to help you deal with any correspondence between you and the Canada Revenu Agency or Revenu Québec. Don’t worry, we’ll be with you every step of the way!
• Digital return storage- We’ll store a digital copyof your return on our secure server forup to7 years.Ifever you need to access information from your return, you’ll always knowwhere to find it. Imagine – never having to go searching through a filecabinet for your return ever again!

• Self-employed tax toolkit-Are you self-employed? We’ve simplified the process of filing your statement of business and professional activities. Add information from your tax slips directly into your return and take advantage of new expense calculators to get the most accurate deductions for your work expenses.

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