H&R Block, FTC

H&R Block to Pay $7 Million to Settle FTC Case Alleging Deceptive Advertising
The Federal Trade Commission finalized an order to H&R Block requiring the tax-preparation company to make changes to its practices ahead of the coming tax season and pay a $7 million fine.
FTC Orders H&R Block to Revamp Practices and Pay $7 Million for Misleading Tax Filing Services
In a significant development that could impact taxpayers, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a settlement with H&R Block, one of the nation's leading tax preparation companies. The order,
FTC Fines H&R Block $7 Million Over Deceptive Tax Practices
The Federal Trade Commission finalized an order Wednesday requiring tax preparer H&R Block Inc. to pay a $7 million settlement and make changes ahead of the 2025 tax filing season to resolve accusations it deployed deceptive practices to coerce consumers into overpaying for its products.
FTC orders H&R Block to pay $7M, overhaul advertising
The Federal Trade Commission finalized an order requiring the tax preparation company H&R Block to make a number of changes for the 2025
H&R Block Fined $7M For Deceptive 'Free' Filing Ads, Must Reform Tax Services: FTC
H&R Block will pay $7 million in federal fines for deceptive practices and must implement sweeping changes to its filing services in time for the 2025 tax season, officials said. H&R Block reached the settlement with the Federal Trade Commission,
As Trump takes over, FTC’s Lina Khan says Big Tech scrutiny will persist
The Democratic enforcer significantly expanded the agency’s remit; now the new GOP administration will decide how to follow ...
FTC accuses gig work app Handy of misleading ads and opaque fees for workers
The FTC and NY's attorney general have accused the gig work app Handy of misleading workers with deceptive ads and fees.
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Departing FTC chairwoman Lina Khan warns against 'AI hype'
In her final days as chairwoman of the Federal Trade Commission, Lina Khan has warned of businesses making lofty promises on ...
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WSWA raises concerns about FTC’s Southern Glazer’s suit
Filed last month, the FTC's suit accuses Southern Glazer's of “depriving” small and independent retailers of discounts and ...
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Trump Likely to Shift FTC's Antitrust Stance on Energy Mergers
The incoming Trump administration suggests a potential return to more traditional levels of antitrust enforcement for energy industry mergers and ...
Meta looking for ‘sweetheart deal’ with Trump: FTC chair
Chair Lina Khan suggested Tuesday that Meta and other companies facing antitrust lawsuits from the agency might be looking ...
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US FTC slaps fine on oil producers for gun-jumping deal
The Federal Trade Commission issued a $5.6 million civil penalty on oil producers XCL Resources Holdings, Verdun Oil Co., and ...
Khan-Led FTC Makes Final Court Plea for Worker Noncompete Ban
The Federal Trade Commission pushed a US appeals court to overturn a ruling that prevented a near-total ban on worker ...
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FTC Files Opening Brief in Noncompete Rule Appeal
On Jan. 2, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) filed its opening brief with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Ryan LLC ...