Improve Your Mental Health by Taking the Stress Out of Tax Season
This post was written in partnership with H&R Block
Tax season has arrived, friends. And, while you’re more than likely not too excited about, it doesn’t have to be as terrifying or grueling as it’s cracked up to be.
Thankfully, technology is only getting better in 2020 and it’s easier than ever to get right with Uncle Sam. Whether you’re a freelancer, in a monogamous relationship with your full time gig, juggle a full-time job and a freelance hustle, or own your own business—filing your taxes online can be straightforward AND save you money.
I’m admittedly terrible with money. I rarely ever cancel subscriptions before the 7-day free trial is over and I can’t pay a parking ticket on time to save my life (one of the many reasons why living in NYC sans vehicle has improved my quality of life greatly), so tax season has always been a point of tension.
In the last few years, my tax situation has become seemingly more complicated—I own three businesses and am employed by two different companies on top of that. It’s easy for me to wanna procrastinate until Tax Day Eve in pure dread, BUT my financial analyst/tax guru mom (yes, 98% of any of our arguments are over finances) is always urging me to get them down almost immediately after the ball drops. I thought I’d have to spend hours in an accountant’s office this year making sense of my documents, but my mom raved about H&R Block’s virtual solution, Tax Pro Go℠. I looked into it a little more and learned that Tax Pro Go℠ is an easy, time-saving solution for busy tax filers. Did you know that H&R Block’s Tax Pro Go® provides the easiest way for consumers to have an expert prepare their taxes without stepping foot in an office!?
In three simple steps, Tax Pro Go℠ allows you to upload your tax documents (you can even do it on-the-go straight from your phone) using H&R Block’s secure online portal. From there, an H&R Block tax pro trained to handle your unique tax situation takes care of the rest, allowing you to get back to doing things you’d much rather be doing (like watching the newest season of Grace & Frankie) instead of crunching numbers or scheduling an appointment at a tax office.
Tax Pro Go℠ also offers the option to track your progress and collaborate with your tax pro via secure messaging or phone calls, and your pricing is clear up-front, allowing for a totally transparent process from start to finish.
Here’s everything you need to know to get the ball rolling with Tax Pro Go℠ so you can file your taxes in three simple steps and, you know, get on with your life (err, Netflix):
• Lock in your price
• Upload your documents (then, when your tax pro has finished your return)
• Review and pay
Once the tax pro receives your documents, the turnaround time is approximately five days.
Tax Pro Go℠ virtually connects you with a tax expert trained for your specific filing needs. Most H&R Block tax pros ’s state-certified tax pros who average 12 years of experience.
• You are matched with a tax pro trained to handle your specific filing needs.
• You can collaborate with your tax pro through secure messaging or via a phone appointment.
I’m happy to report that I decided to tackle my taxes early this year with Tax Pro Go℠ and feel SO relieved. It’s wild how much better of a state your mental health is in when you don’t begrudgingly put important tasks off ;)
The process has been seamless, a total time saver, worry-free, affordable and so convenient. Knowing I have an expert taking care of my taxes gives me so much peace of mind.
I want you to join me in getting things done in 2020, starting with your taxes. Get started with H&R Block’s first virtual, mobile-friendly solution, Tax Pro Go℠, STAT.
