H&r Block
International accounting franchise provides tax preparation and personal finance management across 21 countries.
Message from H&r Block
H & R Block is the largest consumer tax services company in the U.S. In 2006 we served 19.4 million customers at more than 12,165 retail offices nationwide as well as with our customized digital tax solutions. H&R Block is the only tax company that offers you, our customer, in-person services, TaxCut software and online solutions.
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In ShortKnown for its green block logo, this Kansas City, Mo.-based company started helping customers complete their annual income tax forms in 1955 the same year the IRS stopped doing it for free. Founding brothers Henry and Richard Bloch quickly franchised their idea and, in 2000, the financial centers' repertoire began to include year-round services, such as mortgage and brokerage services, annuities, mutual funds and IRAs and eforms
Key Points
- Visit Your Local Office
- Prepare and File Online
- Maximum Refunds Guaranteed
The Inside Scoop
- Save Time - The downloadable TaxCut software lets users file their state and federal taxes at home.
- The Extras - H&R Block provides information and savings plans for several investment projects, such as college education plans and small business advice.