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 ...

H&R Block agreed to pay $7 million to settle multiple U.S. Federal Trade Commission charges, including that it deceived many taxpayers into believing they could file their taxes online for free.

H&R Block marketed its tax-preparation products as free yet deleted the data of customers as way to pressure them into paying for pricier services, the Federal Trade Commission alleged on Friday.

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 ...

H&R Block strives to maintain a balance between honoring customers’ decisions to downgrade and facilitating the preparation of accurate tax returns by customers.” It did not address the FTC assertion ...