How to Build Your Own H&R Block
Replace H&R Block with a custom build. America's #1 full-service tax preparer
Build Difficulty: 4/5
A few focused days to build a solid replacement
Estimated Timeline
Based on 42 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 42 features
Financial Products(8 features)
Loan product for tax refund advances
Prepaid debit card for receiving tax refunds
Get up to $4,000 within minutes of filing with a tax pro with no fees or interest
Financial product to manage refund processing
Get federal refunds up to 5 days early through Spruce
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Professional Services(6 features)
Work with a dedicated tax pro in-person or online to handle all tax filing
Schedule appointments to work with tax pros in person at neighborhood offices
Assistance with Individual Taxpayer Identification Number applications
Tax pro review, sign, and file your return after you complete it online
Services to help with IRS tax notices
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Business Services(5 features)
Full-service bookkeeping for small businesses
Help with forming and structuring a business
Tools and tips for content creators to file taxes and grow their business
Payroll processing for small businesses
Tax preparation services for self-employed, S corps, C corps, and partnerships
Support(4 features)
24/7 AI-powered chat for real-time support at any step of tax prep
Online help center with support articles
Live assistance from tax professionals during tax preparation
Unlimited access to expert help for Deluxe, Premium, and Self-Employed products
Tools(4 features)
Tool to estimate refund or tax liability owed
Checklist to prepare documents needed for tax filing
Calculator tool for Form W-4 withholding calculations
Tool to track refund status
Guarantees(3 features)
Guarantee to reimburse penalties and interest if H&R Block makes an error
Guarantee to correct bookkeeping errors at no additional charge
If H&R Block error results in smaller refund, refund tax prep fee and file amended return free
Communication(2 features)
Secure messaging to communicate with assigned tax professional
Virtual call option to speak directly with tax professional
Educational Resources(2 features)
63-hour income tax course for learning tax preparation
Resource center with tax articles, tax questions, and life stage guides
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