Comparing H and R Block online deluxe versus TaxAct for a budget conscious homeowner trying to deduct a home office.
Fan-out diagram
Seed → topic clusters → sub-queries, per model.
Badge and edge weight = share of passes that produced the query. Hover a query for its intent and routing format.
Query classes
Google's semantic query class for every sub-query: what kind of answer each search is after, simulated vs real.
Classes come from the query-classifier (a local Laya model). 2 of 2 calls are low-confidence (under 50%) — hover a query in the table to see its confidence. 34 queries are still being classified.
What the models actually searched
Each model answered the query with its own web search. These are the searches it ran, matched to the closest simulated query.
- Best Tax Software for Self Employed · hrblock.com
- Online Tax Filing Products | E-file Income Taxes Online · taxact.com
- File Taxes Online with TaxAct · prd.taxact.com
- Instructions for Form 8829 (2025) · irs.gov
- Simplified option for home office deduction · irs.gov
- Publication 587 (2025), Business Use of Your Home · irs.gov
Semantic map
Every query placed by meaning (EmbeddingGemma 2, 256-d). Shaded regions are topics, nearby points are near-paraphrases, and a circle's size is how often the query came back.
Queries
| Query / type | Search | Intent | Query class | Routing format | Cluster | Freq ↓ | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
cheapest tax software for homeowners with home office deduction IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user is looking for budget-friendly software that still supports itemized deductions like a home office. | — | buyers_guide | budget tax software for homeowners | 2x of 3 | |
does h and r block deluxe include home office deduction IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to verify if the H&R Block Deluxe tier actually supports home office deductions without needing an upgrade. | — | faq_page | hr block deluxe home office support | 2x of 3 | |
hr block online deluxe vs taxact price and features REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a direct comparison of the features and pricing between H&R Block Online Deluxe and TaxAct. | — | comparison_table | hr block and taxact comparison | 1x of 3 | |
h and r block deluxe vs taxact price and features REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a direct cost and feature breakdown between H&R Block Deluxe and TaxAct. | — | comparison_table | hr block and taxact comparison | 1x of 3 | |
hr block deluxe vs taxact tax software comparison REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a direct comparison between H&R Block Deluxe and TaxAct. | — | comparison_table | hr block and taxact comparison | 1x of 3 | |
cheapest tax software for home office deduction RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to find budget-friendly software that specifically supports home office deductions. | — | buyers_guide | budget tax software for homeowners | 1x of 3 | |
taxact vs h and r block home office deduction support COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know which program handles the home office deduction better or with fewer restrictions. | — | web_article | tax software cost comparison | 1x of 3 | |
hr block deluxe support home office deduction RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to confirm if the Deluxe tier of H&R Block is sufficient to file a home office deduction. | — | faq_page | hr block deluxe home office support | 1x of 3 | |
taxact online vs hr block deluxe price and features COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a granular look at how pricing stacks up against feature sets for both programs. | — | pricing_page | hr block and taxact comparison | 1x of 3 | |
taxact version needed for home office expense RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know which TaxAct edition is required to report home office expenses. | — | faq_page | home office deduction tutorials | 1x of 3 | |
hr block deluxe vs taxact user reviews 2024 COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to read user opinions and reviews comparing H&R Block Deluxe and TaxAct. | — | review_roundup | hr block and taxact comparison | 1x of 3 | |
turbotax vs taxact vs hr block home office deduction cost ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to see how market leaders beyond just H&R Block and TaxAct handle home office costs. | — | review_roundup | tax software cost comparison | 1x of 3 | |
taxact online deluxe features tax forms supported ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a comprehensive list of forms supported by TaxAct's corresponding tier. | — | product_spec_sheet | taxact deluxe features and pricing | 1x of 3 | |
best tax software for self employed homeowner ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user is exploring alternative tax software products that cater to homeowners with self-employment or home office deductions. | — | buyers_guide | budget tax software for homeowners | 1x of 3 | |
best tax software for self employed homeowner on a budget PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user seeks recommendations tailored to a homeowner who might also have freelance or home office expenses. | — | review_roundup | budget tax software for homeowners | 1x of 3 | |
best tax software for homeowners on a budget PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user is looking for software recommendations specifically curated for homeowners watching their expenses. | — | buyers_guide | budget tax software for homeowners | 1x of 3 | |
maximizing home office deduction simplified vs actual expense method IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to understand how the home office deduction is calculated within tax software using simplified or actual methods. | — | web_article | home office calculation methods | 1x of 3 | |
how to claim home office deduction taxact walkthrough REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to see how the home office deduction process actually looks inside TaxAct. | — | how_to_steps | home office deduction tutorials | 1x of 3 | |
how to claim home office deduction taxact tutorial RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants step-by-step instructions on navigating the home office section inside TaxAct. | — | how_to_steps | home office deduction tutorials | 1x of 3 | |
budget tax software comparison 2024 REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a broad overview of affordable tax software options available for the current tax season. | — | comparison_table | tax software hidden fees | 1x of 3 | |
is hr block deluxe enough for self employed home office RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if Deluxe is sufficient or if they need to buy a higher premium tier for home business expenses. | — | web_article | hr block deluxe home office support | 1x of 3 | |
h and r block online pricing 2024 comparison ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to check current pricing structures across H&R Block online tiers. | — | pricing_page | hr block and taxact comparison | 1x of 3 | |
tax software hidden fees comparison RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to uncover any additional filing or state fees associated with budget tax software like H&R Block and TaxAct. | — | web_article | tax software hidden fees | 1x of 3 | |
simplified vs actual expense method home office tax software support IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to understand if budget tax software supports both calculation methods for home offices. | — | glossary/definition | home office calculation methods | 1x of 3 | |
simplified vs actual expense home office deduction rules RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to understand the IRS rules for home office deductions to better evaluate software guidance. | — | glossary/definition | home office calculation methods | 1x of 3 | |
im a homeowner filing taxes on a budget what software should i use PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user seeks a personalized software recommendation based on their homeowner status and tight budget. | — | interactive_widget | budget tax software for homeowners | 1x of 3 | |
taxact deluxe features list home office ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to inspect the exact official feature sheet for TaxAct's mid-tier product. | — | product_spec_sheet | taxact deluxe features and pricing | 1x of 3 | |
taxact hidden fees and upgrade costs for homeowners IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to uncover potential extra costs when filing with TaxAct as a homeowner. | — | forum/qna | tax software hidden fees | 1x of 3 | |
does taxact include state return in deluxe RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to check if TaxAct's deluxe tier includes a free state tax return to ensure true budget value. | — | pricing_page | taxact deluxe features and pricing | 1x of 3 | |
hr block deluxe online coupon codes 2024 RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to lower the cost of H&R Block Deluxe using discounts. | — | web_article | hr block and taxact comparison | 1x of 3 | |
turbotax vs h and r block vs taxact home office cost COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a broader market comparison including the leading competitor for context. | — | comparison_table | tax software cost comparison | 1x of 3 | |
tax software hidden fees home office filing IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know if filing state returns or extra forms for a home office incurs extra charges. | — | forum/qna | tax software hidden fees | 1x of 3 | |
home office deduction checklist for tax filing RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a checklist of required information and measurements to claim a home office deduction. | — | checklist | home office deduction tutorials | 1x of 3 | |
hr block online deluxe cost with state filing RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know the total cost of H&R Block Online Deluxe including state filing fees. | — | pricing_page | hr block deluxe home office support | 1x of 3 |
Passes
Does another pass still surface new queries? A flattening curve means the fan-out has stabilised.
| Model | Pass | Target | Generated | Seconds | Tokens (in / out) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 1 | 12 | 12 | — | 917 / 1,446 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 2 | 12 | 12 | — | 917 / 1,485 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 3 | 12 | 12 | — | 917 / 1,512 |