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Can't file on time? Not sure it's right? Don't settle for less – H&R Block offers help filing tax extensions

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Darlyn Kuhn, 407-949-1168, darlyn.kuhn@hrblock.com

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Can’t file on time? Not sure it’s right? Don’t settle for less – H&R Block offers help filing tax extensions

For Immediate Release: April 9, 2014

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TAMPA, Fl –– This year, an estimated 10 million taxpayers will apply for a tax filing extension, giving them six more months to prepare and file accurate tax returns. The extension also helps them avoid the 5-percent monthly failure-to-file penalty. Through April 15, clients who file an extension at participating H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) tax offices are eligible for a special offer as long as they file their returns with H&R Block by the Oct. 15 deadline.

“Rushing to file a tax return by the April 15 deadline can mean missing out on claiming valuable tax breaks and that can cause taxpayers to pay more in taxes than they actually owe,” said Henry Rivera, District Manager at H&R Block. “It’s very important that taxpayers understand an extension to file isn’t an extension to pay; any money owed is still due April 15. H&R Block can help taxpayers understand their payment options if there is a balance due.”

H&R Block also is providing free extension filing online. As this is a one-stop resource for information about filing an extension, taxpayers also can find out how to pay any balance due conveniently and securely using a credit or debit card.

Taxpayers residing outside the country (including members of the military) routinely receive an additional two months to file, making their deadline Monday, June 16, this year.

For more information about applying for a tax extension at an H&R Block office or online, visit www.hrblock.com or call 800-HRBLOCK.

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About H&R Block

H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) is the world’s largest consumer tax services provider.  More than 625 million tax returns have been prepared worldwide by and through H&R Block since 1955.  In fiscal 2013, H&R Block had annual revenues of $2.9 billion with 24.8 million tax returns prepared worldwide. Tax return preparation services are provided in over 11,000 company-owned and franchise retail tax offices worldwide by professional tax preparers, and through H&R Block digital products. H&R Block Bank provides affordable banking products and services. For more information, visit the H&R Block Newsroom.

 

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