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Head-to-head

TaxSlayer vs MyBlock

TaxSlayer 4.8★ · Free to download 75
Winner TaxSlayer
MyBlock 4.6★ · Free to download 40

TaxSlayer generally offers a more straightforward and affordable online tax filing experience, despite some recent complaints about price increases and app glitches, while MyBlock suffers from widespread technical issues and poor customer service.

Full reviews: TaxSlayer · MyBlock

TaxSlayer is praised for its ease of use and affordability, often compared favorably to TurboTax, though some users report issues with printing and downloading returns. MyBlock, on the other hand, is plagued by numerous app crashes, login problems, broken links, and frustrating customer support, making it a less reliable choice.

Head to head

Ease of Use edge: TaxSlayerR1R5R10R19
TaxSlayer Many TaxSlayer users find the app straightforward, easy, and fast, especially for first-time filers and those with self-employment income R5R32. However, some recent reviews mention it being hard to navigate, complicated, or requiring repeated logins R1R10R19.
MyBlock MyBlock users frequently report significant difficulties with the app's usability, including constant logouts, broken links, inability to edit forms, and a non-mobile-friendly interface R73.
Features and Functionality edge: TaxSlayerR1R6R8R9
TaxSlayer TaxSlayer is generally seen as effective for filing taxes, with some users appreciating its setup similar to TurboTax R8. However, a significant number of recent reviews highlight critical issues with printing, downloading, or accessing tax returns, with the app often getting stuck or not loading documents R1R6R10R12. Some users also note a lack of certain options compared to other services R9 and difficulty importing W2s via picture .
MyBlock MyBlock users report numerous functional failures, including an inability to print returns, non-working 'Learn more' links, issues adding documents, and problems with W2 picture verification R74. Some users also experienced federal returns being rejected without explanation or the app filing taxes before completion .
Reliability and Performance edge: TaxSlayerR11R13R16R32
TaxSlayer While many users have positive experiences over time R11R32, recent reviews indicate performance issues such as the app crashing, not loading, or being slow R16. Some users also report being kicked out multiple times R13.
MyBlock MyBlock has widespread and severe reliability issues, with frequent app crashes, login glitches, failure to load, and problems with biometric login R66R72R73. Users also report being forced to use a web browser for basic functions due to app limitations .
Price and Value edge: TaxSlayerR3R4R7R8
TaxSlayer TaxSlayer is often praised for being affordable and a cheaper alternative to TurboTax R8. However, many users express disappointment over recent price increases, hidden fees, and misleading 'free' offers that result in unexpected charges for state returns or specific credits R3R4R7. There are also complaints about charges for amendments .
MyBlock MyBlock users frequently complain about high costs, hidden fees, and being forced into paid services or tax pro assistance . Some feel misled by free offers, ending up paying hundreds of dollars .
Customer Support edge: TaxSlayerR4R44R46R55
TaxSlayer TaxSlayer's customer service receives mixed reviews. Some users found additional paid help worthwhile and responsive R44, but others describe customer service as unhelpful, a 'joke,' or advising users to use a web browser instead of the app R4R46R55.
MyBlock MyBlock's customer support is widely criticized as terrible, useless, and unresponsive . Users report issues with account access, password resets, and getting no resolution for glitches, often being told to restart or mail in their returns .
Pick TaxSlayer if

Pick TaxSlayer if you are looking for a generally easy-to-use and affordable tax filing option, especially if you've used similar services before and are comfortable with a web browser for downloading documents R5R8.

Pick MyBlock if

Pick MyBlock if you are an existing H&R Block customer who prefers their in-person services or has a long-standing relationship with a specific tax agent, as the app itself is highly problematic .

Evidence note: Both apps have a free-to-download model, but many users for both TaxSlayer and MyBlock report being unexpectedly charged or up-sold, making the 'free' aspect misleading. MyBlock's reviews are overwhelmingly negative, suggesting a significant decline in user experience despite its higher lifetime rating, which may reflect past performance or in-person service satisfaction rather than the current app experience.

Frequently asked

Is TaxSlayer truly free?
TaxSlayer offers a free federal filing option, but many users report being unexpectedly charged for state returns, specific tax credits, or amendments, often ranging from $45 to over $100, making the 'free' offer misleading R3R4R7R22.
Can I print or download my tax returns from these apps?
TaxSlayer users frequently report significant issues with printing or downloading their tax returns directly from the app, often experiencing blank screens, endless loading, or being unable to access documents R1R6R10R12. MyBlock users also report that the 'Print return' button and other links for paperwork often do not work, forcing them to use a web browser .
Are there common technical issues with MyBlock?
Yes, MyBlock is widely reported to have numerous technical issues, including frequent app crashes, login glitches, failure to load, broken 'Learn more' links, problems with W2 picture verification, and an overall non-mobile-friendly experience R66R72R73R74.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] TaxSlayer 1/5 · US Can I say I’d rather clean toilets all day than do taxes: Forget about trying to access or print your taxes! Logged in 20 times App just trying to EXTRACT MY OWN INFORMATION!Guess you better just plan to get your own transcript from the IRS!
  2. [R5] TaxSlayer 5/5 · US Great App: So straightforward. Especially for a first-time user. Thank you
  3. [R10] TaxSlayer 1/5 · US Hard to navigate: Could not download or print returns for this year or previous years. Could not review return. Hope everything turns out ok You can’t go to a specified line , like line 20 on 1040. Wtf
  4. [R19] TaxSlayer 1/5 · US So complicated: It is to complicated. Hardest tax software that I have ever used. I'll be going back to TurboTax next year.
  5. [R6] TaxSlayer 3/5 · US Malfunction: There is something wrong with the app it won’t let me type anything update how come I can’t download my tax return to look at it
  6. [R8] TaxSlayer 5/5 · US The New Turbo Tax: Set up identically to turbo tax, but 1/5 the cost. Will be using them moving forward!
  7. [R9] TaxSlayer 3/5 · US Ehh: The process was fairly easy and it was quick to use. But it doesn’t offer any of the options that other services do and that’s kind of annoying.
  8. [R11] TaxSlayer 5/5 · US Loving this app.: I’ve done my taxes with them for a while now and it’s been great so far!
  9. [R13] TaxSlayer 2/5 · US Terrible navigation: Kicked out numerous times. Can’t access docs already paid (a lot) for! Won’t let me download or view/print my returns.
  10. [R16] TaxSlayer 1/5 · US Terrible: Tax season is as predictable as it comes. If your systems can't handle the volume, you are clearly incompetent. Use TurboTax or something else that is actually available for use.
  11. [R32] TaxSlayer 5/5 · US Very easy to use: I have used tax slayer for my taxes for over 10 years. I am self-employed and they make filing taxes easy and fast.
  12. [R3] TaxSlayer 3/5 · US Payment: I think $46.00 payment for a state return especially where I get zero money money back from the state and I’m 100% Disabled, I think is HORRIBLE!!!!!
  13. [R4] TaxSlayer 1/5 · US Automatically Upcharged me: Charged me $140 dollars after I chose the $0 option does not make any sense and the customer service was no help in tracing the funds ! Not recommended
  14. [R7] TaxSlayer 1/5 · US tried charging me 150$ for state taxes: just tried again and its still over priced, the other app im using now costs 55$... it costs more than the actual taxes costs
  15. [R44] TaxSlayer 5/5 · US Additional help: The 20$ for additional help was well worth it. They answered my questions within 20 minutes.
  16. [R46] TaxSlayer 1/5 · US DO NOT USE: Do not use. Customer service is a joke and they tell you to use a web browser instead.
  17. [R55] TaxSlayer 1/5 · US Zero Customer Service: I have had 4 experiences with Taxpayers customer service. The first phone call I terminated after the girl who answered was hard to hear. I was nice, she became sarcastic. I cannot reset my password. Two emails unanswered. Lesson learned, Turbo Tax was awesome My taxes were not filed because of a matching soc security issue. Did research and others are having the same issue.
  18. [R22] TaxSlayer 1/5 · US Free offer very misleading 😡: Took time to fill out every form, ready to file. Read through the “free” tier requirements carefully before I began. Ready to file, expecting it to be free only to be required to pay $71 total for Fed+State. Vague explanation that one of my tax credits requires the Classic package. But I didn’t even have credits reported and it wouldn’t specify what exactly was the is
  19. [R12] TaxSlayer 3/5 · US File: I use TaxSlayer every year. But my complaint is I can never just download or print my documents. It just circles, no matter what device I’m on and then I have to close out app and log in again. Over and over with the same result.
  20. [R66] MyBlock 3/5 · US 2026: Can’t log in due to glitch and failure to load. Tried all the basic fixes): restart, on/off, etc. No help.
  21. [R72] MyBlock 3/5 · US App crashes: This app rarely works. More times than I care to count I will open app and it won’t load. It’ll go three to five days not loading and then all the sudden it will open. I have to continually delete app and reinstall constantly to get it to work. The log in with fingerprint never works. When this app works it works it’s great.
  22. [R73] MyBlock 1/5 · US Horrible app: I’m honestly debating doing my taxes somewhere else because this app is such a pain. It makes me put my password in and then I have to also send a text message or an email with a code and even if I choose and not put my password in and do the email or the text message. It still makes me put my password after. You can’t transfer funds out and I tried to add a linked account four times
  23. [R74] MyBlock 4/5 · US Solid but needs some work: It’s a solid all around app , could use an adjustment on picture verification on W2s because it never accepts it but it does with easy on turbo tax . Also it crashes sometimes too more than it should .

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store