As some of you know, H&R Block is an advertiser here at Free Money Finance (see ad on right sidebar.) Recently they sent me a press release about a new website they've developed and asked me for an honest opinion. Instead, I thought I'd post what they sent me and let you offer your thoughts. First, here's the release:
A tax season mainstay for 50 years, H&R Block has launched a new online community for 2008 to extend the tax office experience and connect customers online.
Dubbed Digits, the community serves as a hub where tax and financial discussions can live alongside conversations about politics, entertainment, the environment and other topics of interest. Using Web 2.0 tools, Digits not only links visitors with H&R Block’s tax and financial resources, but also invites visitors to join the conversation.
Digits has all you’ll likely need to know about taxes including timely articles, “Tax Tip of the Week”, Digits blog, widgets, podcasts, and an “Ask a Tax Advisor” feature with a link to access an H&R Block tax pro.
As we all know that’s there more to life than taxes, Digits also features tax season diversions such as:
- Truman Greene videos – As H&R Block’s #1 fan, Truman uses the Web to encourage tax filers to “Spread the Love” and “Spend the Refund” with his special brand of humor. You can also find Truman’s comic videos as at MySpace and YouTube.
- Second Life – Launched for tax season 2007, H&R Block’s virtual tax office in Second Life is open for business in 2008. Second Life membership is free and easy, and Digits has all you’ll need to create an avatar and get acquainted with H&R Block Island. Once there, join your friends, fellow customers and H&R Block tax pros at regularly scheduled “Ask a Tax Advisor Nights” with deejays and dancing.
In addition to the fun stuff, Digits also provides help and details on the hard stuff:
- 2008 Tax Rebate Plan – Congress’ recently approved economic stimulus plan means tax rebates for many tax paying Americans. Digits includes important information about rebates and how they affect you, qualifications to receive tax rebates, delivery and more.
- Tax preparation with Tango – Tango is online tax preparation with an attitude. As the home base for all things Tango, Digits shows visitors what the software can do for you via a Tango “In Plain English” video, testimonials and product Q&A. Easy-to-use and engaging, Tango sets itself apart by offering 24/7 access to live tax professionals, so you’ve got people all the way through the process.
Ok, have at it. What do you think of this site? Good stuff? Lame? A bit of each?
Post your thoughts in the comments below. I'll chime in once everyone has had their say (so I don't influence the comments.)
Guess no one liked it. :)
Posted by: Jimmy | March 28, 2009 at 05:00 PM