H&R Block denies the FTC's claims and filed a lawsuit against the agency in mid-March, claiming that using administrative law judges to issue findings for cases violates the U.S. Constitution.

The FTC also alleges H&R Block has engaged in deceptive marketing over the years when advertising its online free-filing option, not making clear who actually qualifies for the option beyond ...

The FTC's complaint also accused H&R Block of deceptively advertising a "free" service, despite the fact that many users do not even qualify for it. In response to the allegations, ...

H&R Block has agreed to pay $7 million and make significant changes to its online tax filing products after a Federal Trade ...

H&R Block must pay $7 million, which will reportedly be used to compensate affected consumers. Here are other key points of the settlement. By February 15, 2025, H&R Block must implement a system ...

Similarly to its claims against H&R Block, the FTC has said that Intuit had engaged in deceptive practices. In 2022, the company paid $141 million in restitution over similar charges. AP.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a settlement with H&R Block, requiring the tax preparation company to implement significant changes to its business practices ...

The FTC accused H&R Block of deceptively marketing its do-it-yourself tax filing services as free to customers who didn't qualify for its Free Online tier. And even if they did qualify, ...

The FTC’s complaint specifically alleges that H&R Block customers had to contact the company by chat or phone in order to downgrade to a less expensive tax-filing product, making the downgrade ...

H&R Block reached a settlement agreement with the FTC, agreeing to pay $7 million and overhaul its customer services and advertising for free tax filing services.

The FTC also alleges H&R Block has engaged in deceptive marketing over the years when advertising its online free-filing option, not making clear who actually qualifies for the option beyond ...