H&R Block is opening its offices now to offer taxpayers advice, answer tax questions, make appointments for the season or simply review prior year returns for errors. With nearly 11,000 offices, now including in area Walmart locations, H&R Block is within five miles of most Americans. A network of approximately 100,000 tax professionals’ nationwide makes filing a tax return convenient and easy with H&R Block.

“Life changes can often mean tax savings. The average refund last year was about $3,000. With an economy that is still struggling and an unemployment rate still high, it’s more important than ever to select the right tax preparer to ensure you are getting all the credits and deductions taxpayers are entitled,” said Jorge Artetas, at H&R Block.

Along with the company’s core tax preparation services, H&R Block is launching Block LiveSM, a convenient tax return preparation method matching an H&R Block tax professional and taxpayer in real time via video conference. The new and improved H&R Block Mobile App, available for download on iTunes and Android market today, features the ability to find an office, select a tax professional and schedule an appointment. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 800-HRBLOCK or visit www.hrblock.com.