CNBC Select has run more than a dozen tax software programs through their paces to find the best in a variety of categories.

IRS Direct File, which was offered in 25 states last year, has been discontinued. But one very-much underused, free program ...

TurboTax and H&R Block have software for a range of situations, with built-in checks to catch missed deductions and credits.

Tax season officially starts on January 26, and this year brings major changes thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law in July 2025. These changes affect your 2025 return filed in ...

Only with TurboTax, filers with simple returns can file themselves, get expert help along the way, or just hand it off to a dedicated tax expert for $0 Over the last eight years Americans filed nearly ...

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. A lot of tax software lets you file free in the simplest tax ...

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If your income, investments or life circumstances have changed, it may be time to switch tax software. Find the best tax ...

Even though the tax agency's free pilot program is no longer available, there are other free tax filing options this season.

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Preparing your annual tax return can feel like untangling a nest of angry hornets. Adding, then subtracting, number upon number buzzing around in your head, each deduction a potential sting, until you ...

The average fee for preparing Form 1040 with Schedule A to itemize personal deductions and a state income tax return was a ...