H&R Block sued the US Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday, seeking an order that could upend the agency’s case accusing the tax giant of misleading consumers about the scope of its free tax-filing services.
The lawsuit in Kansas City, Missouri, federal court claims the FTC’s use of internal administrative law judges to hear cases violates the US Constitution.
The FTC last month accused H&R Block of deceiving customers with broad marketing for “free” online tax filing services that really only apply to simple returns. The agency also said H&R Block had unfairly deleted consumers’ tax data.
H&R Block has denied the FTC’s claims. A hearing before an administrative judge is set for Oct.
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