Revenue rose to $509.6 million in the year just ended, compared to $455.9 million the prior year. Tax revenue rose to $160.9 million, a rise of 15 percent from $139.4. million.

The rest of revenue is from Blucora's Wealth Management segment: HD Vest. That revenue reached $348.6 million for 2017, a rise of 10 percent from $316.5 million.

CEO John Clendening noted in this week’s earnings webcast that although tax performed well, the company continues to lag the market. The company made its gains in an increase in revenue per users.