H&R Block, Intuit Sued for Allegedly Deceptive Practices (1)

H&R Block Inc. and Intuit Inc. are being sued by the Los Angeles City Attorney for allegedly undermining the Internal Revenue Service’s Free File program.

Intuit, the maker of TurboTax electronic tax preparation software, was hit with a civil complaint in which City Attorney Mike Feuer seeks injunctive relief, restitution, and civil penalties for alleged violations of the state’s Unfair Competition Law. The lawsuit comes as federal lawmakers debate a bill that would codify the IRS program, which is backed by the tax prep industry.

“Taxpayers should never be misled into needlessly spending their hard-earned money ...