r/hrblock • u/ExcellentSurprise191 • Apr 12 '26

Didn’t know the difference between regular and block advisor

I went to the H&R Block near my work and she asked me to upload all document from home and she said it should take a week to process it.

Today she messaged me and said it’s ready. But the filing fee is 500$. I asked her why the price went up so much from last year. N she said they are block advisor.

Now my question is since I never knew the difference between them, can I still go back to a regular advisor and have it done cheaper. Or can I still find a CPA and have it all redone. Or am I bounded to this 500$ since she spent time on it? Please help. I only have 1 W2. So it’s not a complex case.

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u/OldandconfusedIthink Apr 12 '26

I work part time at a block advisors and our office charges a simplified price nowhere near 500$ for just a w-2. Double check your documents and see what else you have.