July 1, 2019 Davinder Athwal Chief Financial Officer Blucora, Inc. 6333 State Hwy 161 4th Floor Irving, TX 75038 Re: Blucora, Inc. Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2018 Filed March 1, 2019 File No. 000-25131 Dear Mr. Athwal: We have completed our review of your filings. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Financial Services