Turbo Tax v. H&R Block

[meli_beach]

I hope someone has some knowledge about this. I've done our taxes in both Turbo Tax and H&R Block online and with TT we should get a refund of $27, but entering the exact same information into H&R Block gives us a refund of $190. I'm so confused about this now. It looks like H&R is figuing a greater amount on the state/local taxes, but why would it do that. I looked at the IRS tables and TT is more accurate on it. I would sure like the extra $170 but not at the risk of screwing up my taxes.

Any advice on why H&R would give a bigger amount?

[TheOtherMe]

The only time I tried to use the Block software, I did not get the answer I knew was correct.

I don't know why Block is giving you a higher refund that TT, but I ended up buying TT that year so I knew I had a correct return.

[taxref]

Most DIY tax software programs include all kinds of worksheets showing computations of various items. I would recommend that you look at those worksheets (if these programs have them).

[commentator]

Since the OP does't understand why the difference occurred or which software package is correct, I suggest she have a licensed professional (CPA or EA) prepare her tax return.

[activeonlooker]

Here in WA state, we have a flat state sales tax rate, and various local rates depending on where you live. Since the deduction difference is with the sales/local taxes, perhaps the programs are using different rates for your locality. As taxref recommended, look at the worksheet for the sales/local tax deduction and see which has the proper tax rates.

[meli_beach]

Thanks for the replies. Took out the trusty pen and paper and figured it out myself. Turbo Tax was correct based on the IRS calculators, have no clue where H&R got there numbers. Though it was such a small amount it may not have mattered, but I'm glad I did some double-checking before just going with the higher amount.