Proxy Settings Tool

If you connect to the internet using a proxy server and you are having problems downloading updates from within the H&R Block software, or you are having problems e-filing, you can use the program's Proxy Settings Tool to change your settings. These settings will only be used in the tax software, and will not affect other programs.

Note: We recommend that you check with your Network Administrator before making any changes to the proxy settings on your computer.

To change your proxy settings:

Your system proxy settings are shown beneath the option "Use system settings". If these fields are blank, your system does not use proxy settings.

1. To use different proxy settings with the H&R Block tax software, click the option "Use proxies from the program settings".

2. Enter the new proxy server address and port settings for HTTP: (Web).

3. Enter the new proxy server address and port settings for HTTPS: (Secure Web). This is used for e-filing purposes.

4. Click OK to apply the settings and close the Proxy Server Settings dialog box.

To use a system's automatic proxy configuration:

• Click the option "Use the system automatic proxy configuration script" at the top of the Proxy Server Settings dialog box.

To use no proxy settings in the program:

• Click the option "Disable all proxy settings" at the top of the Proxy Server Settings dialog box.