fintech_unbankedMay 13, 2026Issue #3

H&R Block: 25% off DIY tax filing + a pro to check it

H&R Block is offering 25% off its online tax tool — the same one millions of working folks use every year. You file yourself, then pay a little extra to get a real tax pro to review your return. No call center bots. No 10-page PDF manual. Just someone who’s seen your kind of W-2, side gig income, and that one weird deduction your tía swears by.

The deal works for both the free version and the paid DIY plans. You still get the full H&R Block app, step-by-step prompts, and automatic error checks. But when you hit "submit," you can add a tax pro review for less than half the usual cost.

This isn’t for the rich. This is for the abuela who gets a 1099 from her cleaning clients. The cousin who drives for Uber and forgets to save receipts. The single mom who works two jobs and needs to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit but doesn’t trust the free software alone.

No signup required. Just use the discount when you start your return. The pro review kicks in after you file — they’ll call you if something’s off, or just approve it and send your refund through.

Why this matters for us: Your refund shouldn’t depend on how much you can afford to pay upfront.

Your refund shouldn’t depend on how much you can afford to pay upfront.

wired.com

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