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Neil Getzlow at H&R Block, 816-932-4886
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H&R BLOCK ANNOUNCES NEW PROMOTIONS FOR 2001

Relationships with MSN, Sprint, Blockbuster and Amazon.com Make Tax Season More Rewarding for Block Clients

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A $300 cash rebate from MSN. $50 off tax preparation from Sprint. $20 off electronics from amazon.com. Those are just a few of the rewards waiting for clients who use any of the services provided by H&R Block during the upcoming tax season. Block is working with some of America's best-known companies to help make the tax filing process a little less painful for its clients.

"Nearly 19 million taxpayers trusted H&R Block to help them prepare their tax returns last year," said David Byers, H&R Block's chief marketing officer. "To show our appreciation for our clients' loyalty, we have enlisted the help of some of the top brands in America to make this upcoming tax season a rewarding one for H&R Block's clients."

Here's a recap of H&R Block's 2001 promotions:

MSN — Any H&R Block tax office client who signs up for MSN Internet Access may be eligible for up to a $300 cash rebate from MSN. What makes this offer unique is that clients can spend the cash any way they want, not just at H&R Block.

Sprint — Millions of the company's U.S. tax clients will be eligible for discounts on tax preparation when they sign up for Sprint long distance services. Sprint will promote the program through a direct mail campaign targeted to individuals who have been H&R Block clients for two years.

Blockbuster Video — Blockbuster movie fans who come to H&R Block for tax preparation or who open a $2,000 brokerage account with H&R Block Financial Advisors can get free Blockbuster movie rentals. Tax clients will get a $15 Blockbuster GiftCard, and new brokerage clients can receive a $50 Blockbuster GiftCard. Consumers can take advantage of the offer by redeeming a direct mail coupon.

Amazon.com — As part of H&R Block's expanded Refund Rewards program, Amazon.com is offering Block clients $20 off a minimum purchase of $100 in its electronics or software stores. Due to the overwhelming popularity of last year's Refund Rewards promotion, H&R Block has expanded the program to ensure that all clients can take advantage of it. Every tax office client will receive a Refund Rewards coupon book that contains exclusive offers for Block customers only. In addition to Amazon.com, the book contains special deals from Walt Disney World, Toshiba, Sears, US Airways, and OurHouse.com.

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About H&R Block

H&R Block Inc. is a diversified company with subsidiaries providing a wide range of financial products and services. In 2000, H&R Block served 19.2 million taxpayers - more than any tax or accounting firm - through its more than 10,000 offices located primarily in the United States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom. H&R Block served another 1.8 million tax clients through its award-winning software program, Kiplinger TaxCut®, and through its new online tax preparation services. H&R Block Financial Advisors, member NYSE, SIPC, offers investment services and securities products. H&R Block Mortgage Corporation and Option One Mortgage Corporation offer a full range of home mortgage products. RSM McGladrey Inc. is a national accounting, tax and consulting firm with 100 offices nationwide, as well as an affiliation with 550 offices in 75 countries as the U.S. member of RSM International.

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Just my thoughts, but if you are going here to get your taxes done, you better have a little knowledge about taxes first so you can double check them. I worked for a tax accountant for 3 years and whenever someone came to him that had their taxes done at an H & R Block the previous year, he had to amend their taxes for that year because they were done WRONG!!! This happened 9 times out of 10!!

Now, I'm sure there are thousands of perfectly competent people that work there. I'm not saying they are bad!! All I'm saying is be very careful! They pride themselves on how fast they can get you a refund so mistakes can be made! Those are very tempting deals they are offering!

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Who do you recommend then?

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Originally posted by iluvcoupons
Who do you recommend then?

If anyone lives in Orange County, CA I would recommend my old boss!

Aside from that, however, I suggest looking in the yellow pages for "tax preparer." If you go to a CPA they are much more expensive than a liscensed tax preparer. My boss charged about $25 -100 depending on how complicated the return was.

Heck, if it's a simple return, I'd do it for ya for $25!! I've been in accounting for 15 years but I'm not working right now because I'm home with the kiddies!