GlobeNewswire Inc | Jan 25, 2021 09:00AM EST

January 25, 2021

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The pandemic has changed nearly every Americans life, and how people prepare to file taxes this year is no exception as they navigate uncertainties including with many receiving unemployment for the first time, working from home, receiving or having unclaimed stimulus payments, and changes to charitable deductions, 401(k) withdrawals, and more.H&R Block(NYSE: HRB)has many safe options for filing taxesthis yearthat blend convenientvirtualservices backed by its human advantage of thousands of expert tax prosin communities all acrossthe country. People canbe more confident about their finances and get answers to pandemic-related tax questions when they work withBlocktoget every credit and deduction they deserve.

"With so much change created by the pandemic, we are already receiving a lot of questions from customers uncertainty is high. And, at a time when too many people are struggling financially, the stakes couldnt be higher for getting taxes done early and correctly this year, said Jeff Jones, H&R Block president and CEO. We have many ways people can easily and safely work with us. Whethertheyprepare their own taxesor have us do it for them,clients canaccessthe much-needed experttax helpfromH&R Blockanywhere.

File with H&R Block virtually,at a tax office orbothWhether customerswork with a tax provirtuallyorin an office,they benefit from the experience of H&R Blocks tax experts.And,acustomer can choosemany different waystointeract with us.For example, customers candropoff documents atan officeandlatersignthe return onlinefrom home, or starttaxesonline themselves,and then sendthereturn to a tax expert for afullreview.

For in-personservices,H&R Block has safety measures in placefor customers and associates, including deep cleaning offices,frequentlydisinfecting high-touch areas, socialdistancing, plexiglass dividers,and drop-off services. Those who arehigh riskand need to takeadditionalCOVID-19 precautions, can request an after-hours appointment.

Get the maximum credits, deductions, andstimulus paymentsH&R Block tax pros can help people claimevery credit and deduction they deserve, includingany possibleadditionalunclaimed or incorrect stimulus paymentswhenfiling a 2020 tax return.For those who did not receiveastimulus payment, believe they did not receive their full stimulus payment amount, or had changes in their circumstances, such as the birth of a baby, aRecovery Rebate Creditcan be claimed when 2020 taxes are filed this year.

Get started with2020 taxesbyvisitinghrblock.com.

About H&R BlockH&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB)provideshelp and inspires confidence in its clients and communities everywhere throughglobaltax preparation,financial products,andsmall business solutions. The company blendsdigitalinnovation with the humanexpertiseand care of its associates and franchisees as it helps people get the best outcome at tax time, and better manage and access their money year-round. ThroughBlock AdvisorsandWave, the company helps small business owners thrive with disruptive products like Wave Money, a small business banking and bookkeeping solution, and the only business bank account to manage bookkeeping automatically. For more information, visitH&R Block Newsorfollow@HRBlockNewson Twitter.

For further informationInvestor Relations: Colby Brown | 816-854-4559 | colby.brown@hrblock.comMedia Relations: Angela Davied | 816-854-5798 | angela.davied@hrblock.com