I've been using H&BLOCK ever since and I usually get the same amount which is alittle over $1k every year. I'm single and that's about it. I file it myself and everything but don't see how I could extract more outta my return then others can. I've got friends/family that use other people and they get like almost 1k more then I do and I've been at my job going on 4years in August. I've gotta friend that tried H&RBlock last year and it estimated he owed $2k but he used one of his contacts instead and he got back $5k.

What are some wise tips and tricks that won't hurt us in the future?