TurboTax vs H&R Block: which costs less in 2025?
H&R Block is estimated to cost less in 1 of 6 common situations. In 4 more, we couldn't confirm one side's price. The answer depends on your forms and state, so here's the estimated total for each situation.
TurboTaxGuided self-filing, live experts or full service
vsH&R BlockOnline, reviewed by a pro, or in an office
Estimated total by situation
Cheapest plan from each service that handles the return, with federal, state and required add-ons.
| Situation | TurboTax | H&R Block | Lower cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| W-2 employee in Illinois | $0 Free Edition, do it yourself | $0 Free Online, do it yourself | Same |
| Freelancer in California | Premium: California price not verified | $179 Self-Employed, do it yourself | Can’t confirm |
| Family investing in New York | Premium: New York price not verified | $154 Premium, do it yourself | Can’t confirm |
| Crypto trader in Florida | $139 Premium, do it yourself | $105 Premium, do it yourself | H&R Block |
| Family with kids in Georgia | Deluxe: Georgia price not verified | $114 Deluxe, do it yourself | Can’t confirm |
| Moved from New Jersey to New York | Deluxe: Multiple state returns support not verified | $0 Free Online, do it yourself | Can’t confirm |
Estimates for a sample return in each situation. Yours may differ.
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A guided, interview-style product line that scales from simple returns to self-employment, with assisted and full-service tiers.
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Online self-filing tiers plus expert-assisted options and an in-office full-service route.
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