<prompt> Human: Under what circumstances would a person go to an accountant or HR BlockJackson Hewitt? How do their services differ?What type of clients do they cater to?What are their specialities? Why is HR BlockJackson Hewitt so popular?Is an accountant more competent than HR Block? Notes: Initially my post included TurboTaxTaxAct, but I think that people use this service to save money on their taxes. To my understanding, this is the cheapest way to file your taxes unless you can get them done for free through VITA or another program.e: amended by last sentence. e2: Is it better to have a CPA do your taxes or a regular accountant?  <response>: HR block tends to employ random people off the street with little training. I dont know about Jackson Hewitt.CPAs have a relevant college degree, must pass a difficult exam, and have a license to keep. Some CPA firms will also employ accountants who have a relevant degree but havent passed the exam yet. A good firm will have a CPA verify their work. 