FTC - Federal Trade Commission

04/18/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/19/2024 06:38

H&R Block, In the Matter of - The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against tax preparation company H&R Block for unfairly deleting consumers’ tax data and requiring[...]

Last Updated
April 18, 2024
Case Status
Pending

Case Summary

The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against tax preparation company H&R Block for unfairly deleting consumers' tax data and requiring them to contact customer service when they downgrade to more affordable online products, and deceptively marketing their products as "free" when they were not free for many consumers. These practices cost consumers time and money.

Case Timeline

March 22, 2024
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Scheduling Order(806.95 KB)
March 15, 2024
February 27, 2024