H&R Block and Uber Partner to Help Drivers Get Their Taxes Won
March 22 2017 - 3:53PM
H&R Block (NYSE:HRB) is offering those who partner with Uber,
the technology company that offers an application to connect riders
with drivers, a discount on H&R Block tax preparation services
and other unique benefits. People who drive with Uber in the U.S.
will receive a discount of $25-off the tax preparation service or
free Tax Identity Shield if they file in an H&R Block office,
or discounts of up to 35 percent off tax preparation if they file
with H&R Block Online. Drivers who partner with Uber also can
use H&R Block’s new TaxEdgeSM iOS app to prepare and file their
taxes with a tax professional through their mobile device. H&R
Block tax professionals also will be available at Uber Greenlight
locations to talk to drivers about how they can maximize their tax
outcome.
“The complexity of the self-employed tax return
coupled with the valuable business deductions they can take is a
perfect example of someone who H&R Block can help get their
taxes won,” said Jason Houseworth, chief innovation officer at
H&R Block. “Expert advice and guidance from a tax professional
can help make sure they are getting every credit and deduction they
deserve.”
TaxEdge app unique option for people who
drive with Uber
Uber driver partners can prepare and file their
taxes with an H&R Block tax professional directly from their
mobile phone with the new TaxEdge iOS mobile app. Launched earlier
this year, the tax preparation service is integrated with Uber’s
software application to automatically bring driver partners’ 1099
tax data into the tax return and categorize it to help driver
partners get the most accurate return. Uber driver partners can
then work with an H&R Block tax professional specially trained
to help rideshare drivers who will complete and file the
return.
Consumers with a typical Schedule C tax return
pay a tax preparer an average of about $500. However,
TaxEdge by H&R Block has a $199 price point to file both a
federal and state tax return. Plus, TaxEdge combines H&R
Block’s data analytics with a tax expert to help ensure clients
don’t miss any deductions.
Tax talks provided by H&R Block at Uber
Greenlight locations
H&R Block’s tax talks provide the Uber driver
partner community with free expert tax advice from the industry’s
best tax professionals about tax preparation, personal finance
topics, self-employment income and expenses, and more. With H&R
Block’s partnership with Uber, H&R Block tax professionals will
host more than 200 tax talks at Uber Greenlight locations across
the country. These tax talks cover important tax topics for Uber
driver partners such as self-employment tax, what deductions driver
partners may qualify for, quarterly estimated tax payments, and
options for filing a tax return.
Tax complexity – and benefits – increase
for the self-employed
Drivers who partner with Uber are independent
contractors and therefore may face complex tax requirements. They
may be able to deduct certain expenses for running their business,
like the cost of vehicle licenses, mileage, car repairs or gas.
This is a valuable benefit of being self-employed but requires
additional documentation.
How to claim the tax prep
benefits
To qualify for either offer, driver partners must
present a valid coupon, which will be provided to them by Uber.
Uber driver partners may schedule an appointment with H&R Block
online or by calling 1-800-HRBLOCK.
To download TaxEdgeSM by H&R Block visit
the Apple Store or www.taxedge.com.
About H&R Block H&R Block,
Inc. (NYSE:HRB) is a global consumer tax services provider. Tax
return preparation services are provided by professional tax
preparers in approximately 12,000 company-owned and franchise
retail tax offices worldwide, and through H&R Block tax
software products for the DIY consumer. H&R Block also offers
adjacent Tax Plus products and services. In fiscal 2016, H&R
Block had annual revenues of over $3 billion with 23.2 million tax
returns prepared worldwide. For more information, visit the H&R
Block Newsroom.
For Further Information
Gene King, 816-854-4287, mediadesk@hrblock.com
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