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H&R Block DeductionPro 2004 | 
 enlarge | From: H&R Block
Category: Software
List Price: $19.95
Buy New: $3.79
You Save: $16.16 (81%)
New (5) Used (2) from $2.48
Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 6158
Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows Xp, Windows 95
Media: CD-ROM
Operating System: Windows XP
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 7.8 x 1.6
MPN: 4014600-04
Model: 4014600-04
UPC: 735290500182
EAN: 0735290500182
ASIN: B000646EGO
Release Date: September 22, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Software for turning charitable donations into tax savings | | • | Easily track cash and noncash contributions during the year | | • | Fair-market values for commonly donated items; expert advice | | • | Information on donating automobiles to charity and other overlooked deductions | | • | Generate tax summary and personal donation reports |
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| Customer Reviews:
 Not worth the time or the money (and don't download it!) April 27, 2005
Jennifer Sim (Connecticut)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I downloaded this software directly from H&R Block as part of an offer for the rebate to get the software free as part of purchasing it with Taxcut. So, I downloaded it with Taxcut, figuring, why not? It's free! WRONG! The rebate if only valid for "retail" purchases (i.e. not downloading it - what a ripoff!).
The software is completely useless, the fields are tiny, you can't enter medium to long charity names, and then you have to edit them in Taxcut (twice the work). It is simpler to use Taxcut honestly. I would never ever buy this software again and I would never again get baited into things I don't need by "free" rebates!
Buggy Software that Does Not Save Time March 17, 2005
June Waltrop
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
After manually entering many "non-cash" items, I found the total amount for this category was not reflected in the summary page and shown as $0. The data would also not export to Taxcut. When contacted, the technical support "help" was to re-enter everything and if that did not work, to re-install the software. The software did not save me time - it doubled the time it would have taken to just enter the information directly into Taxcut.
 Good for the basic stuff, nothing more February 10, 2005
Lost in GA
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I had no install or functional issues with this product, however my complaint is this: for $19.99 this software should know armoire, stereo CD player, etc. Basically it has a database of the most common household and office items, nothing more. In the long run will it help you save more money? Maybe, depends on what you are trying to claim.
I expect more from H&R Block.
This software is awful January 18, 2005
Margaret C. Short
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Warning: After successfully saving my file, I continued to input over 100 line items in this program (a very time consuming task). When finished, I tried to save but received an error message. Then when I tried to open my file, the message said it wasn't a valid file format. My file was corrupted and cannot be retrieved, and the technical support had no idea how it happened or whether it could happen again. They suggested that I back-up the file, but since this all happened in one sitting, I didn't have the chance.
The non-cash charitable contribution section is a great idea, but it's cumbersome: you have to scroll down a very long list each time (no key words). Plus, there are many every-day items that aren't on the list; bicycle helmet is, but dishware isn't. If the item isn't on the list, you have to enter it manually and assign a value, which is what I was trying to avoid by buying this program. Also, some of the distinctions are laborious; you need to indicate if a women's top is button down or v-neck, for example.
I haven't tried the alternative, but I won't buy this program again. I am in the process of returning it.
 Good for large deductions January 15, 2005
David House (Dallas, TX USA)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
After getting it configured with all the specs it needs (charity names, etc), easy to use and acurate. I took a sample list of what it has into my local Goodwill store and prices were pretty accurate for clothing and more so for furniture.
I would say one could do the same by walking through a charity shop to place the value on donated goods but if one does not have a local shop or the time then pick this up.
One draw back I found is that when you set it up, you have to select one year or the other (2004 or 2005) could not choose both or revert back and rechoose. Although I suspect if one would remove it (registry entries too) and reinstall it, then you could select another year and track this years donations.
The other draw back is entering the items, for each one, you have to enter the date, would not use the same date used in previous entry, which I needed as I dropped off a couple of bags of clothes.
BTW This product may or may not have been included free inside the Taxcut Deluxe packages like mine was.
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