Beat the April 15 Tax Deadline, But Don’t Leave Money Behind
H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) is offering important last-minute tax filing advice as the April 15, 2025 deadline approaches. According to IRS data, 2025 filings are lower compared to last year, with millions of taxpayers yet to file.
The company highlights several key areas where taxpayers commonly miss opportunities:
- Education credits like AOTC and
- Child Tax Credit up to $2,000 per child under 17
- Earned Income Tax Credit for low to moderate-income workers
- New exceptions to early withdrawal penalties from retirement accounts
- Natural disaster loss deductions without itemizing
H&R Block offers multiple filing options including: in-person assistance at 9,000 offices with 60,000 tax professionals, DIY online filing with AI Tax Assist, and Tax Pro Review services. The company also provides a free Second Look® tax review for up to three years of previous returns to check for missed credits or deductions.
H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) offre importanti consigli dell'ultimo minuto per la dichiarazione dei redditi mentre si avvicina la scadenza del 15 aprile 2025. Secondo i dati dell'IRS, le dichiarazioni del 2025 sono inferiori rispetto all'anno scorso, con milioni di contribuenti ancora da dichiarare.
L'azienda evidenzia diverse aree chiave in cui i contribuenti comunemente perdono opportunità:
- Crediti d'imposta per l'istruzione come AOTC e
- Credito d'imposta per i figli fino a 2.000 dollari per ogni bambino sotto i 17 anni
- Credito d'imposta per il reddito da lavoro per lavoratori a basso e medio reddito
- Nuove eccezioni alle penali per prelievo anticipato dai conti pensionistici
- Detrazioni per perdite da disastri naturali senza dover specificare
H&R Block offre molteplici opzioni di filing, tra cui: assistenza di persona in 9.000 uffici con 60.000 professionisti fiscali, filing online fai-da-te con AI Tax Assist e servizi di revisione fiscale Tax Pro Review. L'azienda fornisce anche una revisione fiscale gratuita Second Look® per controllare fino a tre anni di dichiarazioni precedenti alla ricerca di crediti o detrazioni non sfruttati.
H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) está ofreciendo importantes consejos de última hora para la presentación de impuestos a medida que se acerca la fecha límite del 15 de abril de 2025. Según los datos del IRS, las presentaciones de 2025 son más bajas en comparación con el año pasado, con millones de contribuyentes aún por presentar.
La empresa destaca varias áreas clave donde los contribuyentes comúnmente pierden oportunidades:
- Créditos educativos como AOTC y
- Crédito tributario por hijos de hasta $2,000 por cada hijo menor de 17 años
- Crédito por ingreso del trabajo para trabajadores de bajos y moderados ingresos
- Nuevas excepciones a las penalizaciones por retiros anticipados de cuentas de jubilación
- Deducciones por pérdidas por desastres naturales sin necesidad de detallar
H&R Block ofrece múltiples opciones de presentación, incluyendo: asistencia en persona en 9,000 oficinas con 60,000 profesionales fiscales, presentación en línea DIY con AI Tax Assist y servicios de revisión fiscal Tax Pro Review. La compañía también proporciona una revisión fiscal gratuita Second Look® para revisar hasta tres años de declaraciones anteriores en busca de créditos o deducciones no reclamadas.
H&R Block (NYSE: HRB)는 2025년 4월 15일 마감일이 다가옴에 따라 중요한 세금 신고 마지막 순간 조언을 제공하고 있습니다. IRS 데이터에 따르면, 2025년의 신고 건수는 지난해에 비해 낮으며, 수백만의 납세자가 아직 신고하지 않았습니다.
회사는 납세자들이 흔히 놓치는 몇 가지 주요 영역을 강조합니다:
- AOTC와 같은 교육 세액 공제
- 17세 미만 자녀당 최대 $2,000의 자녀 세액 공제
- 저소득 및 중간 소득 근로자를 위한 근로 소득 세액 공제
- 퇴직 계좌에서 조기 인출 시 벌금 면제에 대한 새로운 예외
- 항목화 없이 자연 재해 손실 공제
H&R Block은 60,000명의 세무 전문가가 있는 9,000개 사무소에서의 대면 지원, AI Tax Assist를 통한 DIY 온라인 신고, Tax Pro Review 서비스 등 여러 신고 옵션을 제공합니다. 또한, 회사는 최대 3년간의 이전 세금 신고를 검토하여 놓친 세액 공제나 공제를 확인하는 무료 Second Look® 세금 검토 서비스를 제공합니다.
H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) propose des conseils importants de dernière minute pour la déclaration fiscale à l'approche de la date limite du 15 avril 2025. Selon les données de l'IRS, les déclarations de 2025 sont en baisse par rapport à l'année dernière, avec des millions de contribuables n'ayant pas encore déclaré.
L'entreprise met en avant plusieurs domaines clés où les contribuables manquent souvent des opportunités :
- Crédits d'impôt pour l'éducation tels que AOTC et
- Crédit d'impôt pour enfants jusqu'à 2 000 $ par enfant de moins de 17 ans
- Crédit d'impôt sur le revenu pour les travailleurs à faible et moyen revenu
- Nouvelles exceptions aux pénalités de retrait anticipé des comptes de retraite
- Deductions pour pertes dues à des catastrophes naturelles sans itemisation
H&R Block propose plusieurs options de déclaration, y compris : assistance en personne dans 9 000 bureaux avec 60 000 professionnels de la fiscalité, déclaration en ligne DIY avec AI Tax Assist et services de révision fiscale Tax Pro Review. L'entreprise offre également une révision fiscale gratuite Second Look® pour vérifier jusqu'à trois ans de déclarations précédentes à la recherche de crédits ou de déductions manqués.
H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) bietet wichtige Last-Minute-Steuertipps an, da die Frist am 15. April 2025 näher rückt. Laut IRS-Daten sind die Steuererklärungen für 2025 im Vergleich zum Vorjahr rückläufig, wobei Millionen von Steuerzahlern noch nicht eingereicht haben.
Das Unternehmen hebt mehrere wichtige Bereiche hervor, in denen Steuerzahler häufig Chancen verpassen:
- Bildungssteuergutschriften wie AOTC und
- Kindergeld bis zu 2.000 Dollar pro Kind unter 17 Jahren
- Verdienststeuererleichterung für Arbeitnehmer mit niedrigem bis mittlerem Einkommen
- Neue Ausnahmen von den Strafgebühren für vorzeitige Abhebungen von Rentenkonten
- Abzüge für Naturkatastrophenschäden ohne Aufschlüsselung
H&R Block bietet mehrere Einreichungsoptionen an, darunter: persönliche Unterstützung in 9.000 Büros mit 60.000 Steuerfachleuten, DIY-Online-Einreichung mit AI Tax Assist und Tax Pro Review-Dienste. Das Unternehmen bietet auch eine kostenlose Second Look®-Steuerprüfung für bis zu drei Jahre vorheriger Erklärungen an, um verpasste Gutschriften oder Abzüge zu überprüfen.
- Extensive network of 60,000 tax professionals and 9,000 offices nationwide
- Free Second Look® tax review service for up to three years of returns
- Multiple filing options including AI-assisted DIY tools
- Serves over 20 million clients annually
- 2025 tax filings are lower compared to previous year
- New lower 1099-K threshold may increase tax liability for gig workers and online sellers
H&R Block provides expert advice to help last-minute tax filers get the max refund
KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the deadline to file taxes only 7 days away, H&R Block (NYSE: HRB), the company that pioneered the tax prep category 70 years ago, is providing crucial last-minute tips to help taxpayers navigate the final stretch of tax season while ensuring no dollar is left behind. According to IRS data, 2025 filings are slightly lower compared to last year1, which means millions of taxpayers will be scrambling to meet the April 15th deadline.
“Each year, millions of taxpayers leave billions of dollars behind because they miss valuable deductions and credits they're entitled to,” said Andy Phillips, Vice President of The Tax Institute at H&R Block. “Filing taxes can be stressful, especially when you're facing a fast-approaching deadline, but it is important to be thorough and thoughtful when gathering documents and preparing a return because it could be the difference between owing or getting money back.”
H&R Block’s The Tax Institute is a team of tax attorneys, CPAs, and enrolled agents who constantly monitor and analyze federal and state tax code changes to enable the company’s vast network of 60,000 tax professionals and DIY products to address each taxpayer’s unique situation, from life changes to changing tax laws.
Tax Codes That Maximize Your Refund
H&R Block helps over 20 million clients each year get back or keep every dollar they’ve earned. Here are the top recommendations to reduce tax liability and maximize refunds.
- File Even If You Can’t Pay: Many people think if they can’t pay, they shouldn’t file—but that’s a big mistake. The penalty for failing to file on time is ten times the penalty for failing to pay on time. Even if you can’t pay by the due date, you will save money by filing on time.
- Double-Check Your Dependents: Those who support an elderly parent, an adult child, or even a non-relative living in the home, might be able to claim them as a dependent and get extra credits or deductions. Many people assume only young children qualify, but taxpayers should account for all other dependents for possible tax benefits. The child and dependent care credit is another benefit that can help cover a percentage of expenses such as daycare, childcare and summer camp, for a child under 13 years old. This credit can also be available for the costs of caring for a spouse or parent if they cannot care for themselves.
- Don't Leave Money Behind: The most common missed credits and deductions are:
- Education Credits: Students and parents often overlook education credits such as the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) and the Lifetime Learning Credit (LLC).
- Child Tax Credit (CTC): The Child Tax Credit is up to
$2,000 per child under the age of 17, with up to$1,700 b eing fully refundable even if no taxes are owed. - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): This credit is designed to benefit low to moderate-income workers. Many eligible taxpayers miss out on this credit because they don't realize they qualify.
- Consider filing even if you aren’t required to file: Individuals who don’t meet the minimum income threshold often don’t file because they aren’t required to, but they may qualify for certain credits that result in a refund.
- Retirement Plan/IRA Early Withdrawal Penalty: There are now two new exceptions to the
10% penalty on early withdrawals from retirement plans or IRAs for emergency personal expenses and for victims of domestic abuse. - Natural Disasters: Legislation passed in December allows tax filers to claim losses not reimbursed by insurance without itemizing, meaning they can deduct that loss while still claiming the standard deduction.
- Include All Sources of Income: Everyone—and especially gig workers, side hustlers and online sellers—should pay attention to the new 1099-K rules. Many will receive a 1099-K for the first time, as the reporting threshold for online sales and third-party payment apps has lowered significantly from
$20,000 t o$5,000.
Because these credits and deductions often go unclaimed, H&R Block offers a free Second Look® tax review to double-check up to three years of tax returns for missed credits or deductions. No other company offers this extensive of a review for free2.
Expert Help No Matter How You File
The American tax code contains nearly 10,000 sections with up to 174 pages for each, making filing taxes daunting without professional help. Filers with complex tax situations may benefit from expert assistance. H&R Block offers a range of resources and flexible filing options to help last-minute taxpayers file with confidence and get their maximum refund, guaranteed3.
- Assisted: File in as little as one hour with options to drop off your documents, meet virtually or in-person with one of the 60,000 company tax professionals at one of 9,000 offices. H&R Block has locations in every state and within 5 miles of most Americans many of which have same-day appointments available.
- DIY Online: File on your own with H&R Block’s DIY online filing tools, supported by AI Tax Assist and Live Tax Pro Support. Clients can ask unlimited questions through AI Tax Assist and receive live support, free of charge in all DIY paid editions.
- Tax Pro Review: Filers using H&R Block’s intuitive DIY tax prep service, can add Tax Pro Review any time during the online filing process to have a tax pro review your tax return for any errors or missed opportunities. Once complete the tax pro will sign and file the return on the client’s behalf. This provides extra peace of mind for filers who want the flexibility of preparing their own return and the confidence of an experienced tax pro reviewing their return to ensure accuracy.
- DIY Software: Download our award-winning desktop software trusted by millions of Americans for over twenty years.
"Whether completing your own taxes online or getting expert assistance from one of our tax pros, we are here to help our customers file accurately, confidently and get their maximum refund guaranteed," said Phillips.
What To Do If You Are Unable to File On Time?
If you are unable to file your taxes by the April 15th deadline, requesting an extension may be a good option. This will give filers until October 15th, 2025, to file a return, but it's important to remember that an extension to file is not an extension to pay.
Filers will still need to estimate their tax liability and pay any amount due by April 15th to avoid penalties. Remember that the IRS may have already granted extensions to those affected by natural disasters. Check the IRS website to see if you qualify for automatic relief before requesting an extension.
To learn more about H&R Block’s tax preparation services, many ways to file, and year-round financial support, visit hrblock.com. For media assets, visit hrblock.com/tax-center/newsroom and for helpful tips and information, follow H&R Block on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.
1 According to the IRS filing season statistics as of 3/28/2025.
2 At participating offices. Fees apply to file an amended return. The IRS allows taxpayers to amend returns from the previous three tax years to claim additional refunds to which they are entitled.
3 All tax situations are different. Not everyone gets a refund. See hrblock.com/guarantees for complete details.
Editor’s Note:
For media assets, visit hrblock.com/tax-center/newsroom or a downloadable Tax Season 2025 media kit, visit https://www.hrblock.com/tax-center/media-kit/tax-season-2025/.
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