What AI says about H&R Block
Data as of Oct 22, 2026Based on 1,711 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
H&R Block provides online tax preparation software, mobile filing apps, and access to professional tax support for individuals and businesses. It is among the brands most often named for filing simple returns for free, navigating online filing, and managing specialized needs like sports betting winnings or day trading.
11%
of AI answers about H&R Block and its rivals · since Jul 5
The market map
Tax Filing & Preparation SoftwareMentioned in
- 1TurboTaxMentioned in 54%Avg. position 3.6
- 1FreeTaxUSAMentioned in 51%Avg. position 3.4
- 3H&R BlockMentioned in 28%Avg. position 4.5
- 3TaxActMentioned in 27%Avg. position 5.3
- 3Cash App TaxesMentioned in 26%Avg. position 3.9
- 3TaxSlayerMentioned in 25%Avg. position 5.6
- 3IRS Free FileMentioned in 25%Avg. position 4.2
- 8UltraTax CSMentioned in 22%Avg. position 6.9
- 11CCH Axcess TaxMentioned in 16%Avg. position 6.4
- 11Drake TaxMentioned in 14%Avg. position 7.0
- 13TradeLogMentioned in 11%Avg. position 2.0
- 17XeroMentioned in 8%Avg. position 5.6
- 24TraderFylesMentioned in 6%Avg. position 3.4
- 24CCH Axcess Financial PrepMentioned in 5%Avg. position 7.8
Where H&R Block ranks in AI
Topics where AI mentions H&R Block
- Free tax filing softwareTax Filing & Preparation Software33%Rank #3
- Online tax filing softwareTax Filing & Preparation Software52%Rank #4
- Mentioned in
- What is the best tax software?on this question53%
Excerpts where H&R Block appeared in the AI's answer
Google AI ModeAug 12, 2026, Google AI Mode H&R Block: Best for: Filers who want solid online software but value a human safety net.
Google AI ModeJul 27, 2026, Google AI Mode H&R Block is considered the best overall for its balance of features and user support
- I need to file my taxes. What's the best tax software for someone with a simple return?on this question57%
Excerpts where H&R Block appeared in the AI's answer
Google AI ModeSep 23, 2026, Google AI Mode H&R Block Free Online : Great alternative if you want a clean, guided user experience
Google AI ModeAug 25, 2026, Google AI Mode H&R Block Free Online — Best Free Tier with Support Options: H&R Block offers a robust free online tier for simple W-2 filers
- Which app helps me file taxes online?on this question45%
Excerpts where H&R Block appeared in the AI's answer
ChatGPT SearchAug 17, 2026, ChatGPT Search H&R Block — Good if you want the option of online filing plus in-person help at H&R Block offices.
Google AI ModeAug 17, 2026, Google AI Mode H&R Block — Great for combining a robust do-it-yourself online and mobile app experience with seamless access to live human tax expert help or drop-off services.
- Tax filing for gambling incomeTax Filing & Preparation Software34%Rank #5
- Mentioned in
- I need to file taxes on my sports betting winnings. What's the best software or service for that?on this question32%
Excerpts where H&R Block appeared in the AI's answer
Google AI ModeAug 11, 2026, Google AI Mode H&R Block : Offers a very similar user-friendly walk-through for miscellaneous and gambling income.
Google AI ModeJul 30, 2026, Google AI Mode H&R Block : An excellent choice for combining user-friendly software with the option for professional assistance from a live tax expert.
- Wash sale tax calculationTax Filing & Preparation Software26%Rank #6
- Professional bookkeeping for financial cleanupOutsourced Bookkeeping Services2%Rank #15
- Affordable bookkeeping services for small businesses and startupsOutsourced Bookkeeping Services2%Rank #19
- Mentioned in
- best tax preparation software for small businesseson this question50%
- What's the best AI-powered tax prep tool for a freelancer with 1099 income?on this question37%
Excerpts where H&R Block appeared in the AI's answer
Google AI ModeSep 11, 2026, Google AI Mode H&R Block integrates its AI Tax Assist tool into its paid online tiers
Google AI ModeAug 30, 2026, Google AI Mode H&R Block has heavily integrated generative AI (AI Tax Assist , powered by Microsoft Azure OpenAI) into its paid DIY options.
How AI describes H&R Block
Common descriptions
strong · user-friendly · free · robust · best · popular
Tone of AI’s statements about H&R Block
- Positive55%
- Neutral39%
- Mixed4%
- Negative2%
Where AI mentions H&R Block
Position in answers
- Named first4%
- 2nd or 3rd50%
- Later46%
Each engine’s share of its own answers across H&R Block’s markets · since Jul 5
- ChatGPT Search8%
- Google AI Mode13%
Insights for H&R Block
Since Jul 5
Gap between platforms: Google AI Mode now mentions H&R Block 12.1 points more often than ChatGPT Search in Tax Filing & Preparation Software, a narrowed gap
Google AI ModeGoogle AI Mode36%ChatGPT SearchChatGPT Search24%
Sources AI cites
hrblock.com 35%Other sites 65%
- Owned35%
- Free Tax Filing Online: File Federal & State Taxes for Free | H&R Block® · 11% (opens in a new tab)
- File Taxes Online or In Person with H&R Block® Tax Services · 6% (opens in a new tab)
- Gambling Winnings Income Tax | H&R Block · 2% (opens in a new tab)
- Getting The Most Out of AI Tax Assist | H&R Block · 2% (opens in a new tab)
- Sports Betting Taxes FAQ | H&R Block · 2% (opens in a new tab)
- Guide to Tax Filing Benefits for College Students | H&R Block® · 2% (opens in a new tab)
- Best Tax Software for Self Employed | H&R Block® Online · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- How to File Taxes for Free Online | H&R Block® · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- AI Tax Assist - H&R Block · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Retiring abroad? Here’s how U.S. taxes work in an expat retirement | H&R Block® · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- 7%
- Best Tax Software of 2026 | CNBC Select · 4% (opens in a new tab)
- The Best Free Tax Software of 2026 · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Best Tax Software for Small Businesses in 2026 · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- How To File Your Taxes For Free in 2026 · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Do You Have To Pay Taxes On Sports Betting? · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- 6%
- Best Tax Software for 2026: H&R Block Earns Our Highest Marks This Tax Season - CNET · 4% (opens in a new tab)
- Best Tax Software for Freelancers, Gig Workers or Self-Employed - CNET · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- H&R Block Review 2023: More Affordable Than TurboTax With In-Person Tax Help Available · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Best Free Tax Software for DIY Filers in 2026 - CNET · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- 5%
- The Best Tax Prep Software of 2026 | Kiplinger · 2% (opens in a new tab)
- Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2026: Tax Software | Kiplinger · 2% (opens in a new tab)
- How to Use H&R Block Tax Prep Software to File Your 2025 Tax Return · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2024: Tax Software · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- 3%
- Online tax preparers introduce AI to help customers file taxes · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- I Used An AI Tool To Do My Taxes – Here's Where Experts Say I Went ... · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Best Tax Software In 2025 (for filing your 2024 taxes) - Full Award ... · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- TurboTax, H&R Block, Free Tax USA & More · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Best Tax Software 2025: TurboTax, H&R Block, Free Tax USA & More · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Best Tax Software 2025: TurboTax, H&R Block, Free ... · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- TurboTax, H&R Block, Free Tax USA & More · <1% (opens in a new tab)
The page AI cites most for H&R Block

