Anyone heard about the new HRB charge?

[BulldogTom]

I heard that HRB is now charging a $29 consulting fee. When you sit down, they require you to pay $29 if you don't have your return filed by them. I guess they are tired of being shopped by people who get to the end of the process and take back their W2's. I don't blame them, but it is the first time I heard about it. Have any of you heard of it?

Tom

Lodi, CA

[imjulier]

I hadn't heard of it but it makes sense. I automatically charge all clients a 1/2 hour for meeting time and phone calls before I've even started on the return. And anyone who wants to come in and have me "consult" with them so they know how to self-prepare I charge $65. Just like HRB, I can't afford to have my time wasted either.

Julie

[Maura]

I know in this area they are charging the $29. to have your return done by others reviewed. If they find anything to amend it becomes a credit toward the tax prep fee

[Terry D EA]

haven't heard of it yet here in my area of NC. It does make sense though. I don't like wasting time either. I usually review a return for free and if the consulation takes longer than a half an hour than I charge 65.00 per hour after that. Hopefully during the consulation, I gain a client.

Terry D.

[OldJack]

>> know in this area they are charging the $29. to have your return done by others reviewed.<<

I guess that is what the "second look" in their dumb "one-eyed" commercial is all about?

[RitaB]

>> know in this area they are charging the $29. to have your return done by others reviewed.<<

I guess that is what the "second look" in their dumb "one-eyed" commercial is all about?

I just saw the commercial tonight, and I will have to admit I laughed out loud when the guy said, "I can't believe my eye."

I never laugh out loud during tax season...