I will gladly subscribe to Windows 10 Extended Support. Do any TT users have experience with the H&R Block software?

[user17570948549]

I just Googled "will h&r block tax software require windows 11? Reply: No, H&R Block tax software does not require Windows 11. The company's official system requirements state that the software is compatible with Windows 10 or higher, meaning it will run on both Windows 10 and Windows 11.  I've been loyal to TurboTax for over ten years, and I am very comfortable with it, but I refuse to purchase a Windows 11 PC just for one application.  Online version? No thanks. In light of the common occurrences of hacking and data security breaches, expecting a responsible person with common sense to upload their financial "life" to a cloud server is equally preposterous.  It seems to me the most practical solution is to switch over to the H&R Block application, which raises the question: Are there any TurboTax users out there who have experience with the H&R Block application? Honest, unbiased comments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[M-MTax]

You might want to take note that your result is from a Google search and that can be unreliable at times or even misleading.

What I got was the following (read the last line carefully!)

"No, H&R Block does not require Windows 11 for its 2025 tax software. The minimum requirement for its Windows desktop software is Windows 10

The system requirements for the 2025 tax software (for tax year 2024)"

I also found the following on Reddit posted by a user that actually called Block support ~10 days ago:

"Well, I called and there was no commitment on whether the 2025 tax year software (filing in 2026) will work on Windows 10. They mentioned that the software will be available in early November."

[user17570948549]

Thank you. Yes, I Googled it again, specifically tax year 2024: "will h&r block tax software require windows 11 for tax year 2024."

Reply:  

No, H&R Block tax software for tax year 2024 will not require Windows 11. The minimum requirement for the desktop software is Windows 10 or higher, which includes Windows 11. 

Key system requirements for H&R Block 2024 tax software: 

• Operating System: Windows 10 or higher
• Hard Disk Space: 170 MB (some editions require 190 MB or more)
• Monitor: 1024x768 SVGA color monitor
• Browser: Microsoft Edge or Internet Explorer 11.0 or higher
• Internet Connection: Required for updates, state downloads, and e-filing 

[M-MTax]

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@user17570948549 wrote:

No, H&R Block tax software for tax year 2024 will not require Windows 11.

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WRONG TAX YEAR!

You want to know whether H&R Block tax software will require Windows 11 for the 2025 TAX YEAR.

2024 tax returns were due last April (or October 2025 with an extension filed).

2025 tax software is for returns due in April of 2026.

EDIT: Did you even bother to READ the post from the Reddit user who contacted H&R Block by phone?

[user17570948549]

Thanks again. Yes, so I just now Googled: "will h&r block tax software require windows 11 for tax year 2025 software"

Reply: 

"No, H&R Block tax software for tax year 2025 will not require Windows 11

The company's 2024 software (used to file taxes in 2025) officially supports Windows 10 or higher. 

Since Windows 11 is newer than Windows 10, it is also supported. H&R Block has not announced any changes to this policy for the upcoming tax season."

If anyone has factual information to the contrary of the above reply, kindly speak up. I continue to look forward to hearing from anyone who has used TurboTax and H&R Block to kindly offer any insights, comparing the two competing products for personal tax preparation.

[user17570948549]

Perhaps this new piece of information might be helpful. The following copy and paste, taken today, came directly from the H&R Block website. It seems consistent with the Google replies:

To install your tax software, your computer needs to be able to meet several H&R Block software system requirements. Without these basic requirements, the H&R Block Tax Software might not be able to function properly on your computer.

The H&R Block Tax Software minimum system requirements for Windows and Mac are below.

Windows:

Operating system: Windows® 10 or higher.
Browser: Internet Explorer® 11 or higher
Mac:

Operating system: Mac OS® X 10.15.7 or higher.
Browser: Safari® 15.6.1 or higher.
General:

Hard-Disk Space: 170MB
Monitor: 1024×768, SVGA color monitor
Printer: Compatible inkjet or laser
Speakers and Sound Card: For videos / animations
You’ll also need an internet connection to meet H&R Block software system requirements.

[M-MTax]

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@user17570948549 wrote:

H&R Block has not announced any changes to this policy for the upcoming tax season."

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Again, it's a Google search and the upshot is H&R Block has not announced any changes which, obviously, does NOT necessarily mean there won't be any (i.e., Windows 11 could be required).

[M-MTax]

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@user17570948549 wrote:

Perhaps this new piece of information might be helpful.

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No, it is NOT helpful since the stated requirements apply to the 2024 tax software (used to prepare 2024 income tax returns).

Again, read the post from the Reddit user who actually called Block support. He was simply told that the software would be released sometime in November and they were not aware whether there would be any changes in the system requirements (i.e., no commitment one way or the other).,

[user17570948549]

Thank you.