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

Most commercial tax-prep companies have free tiers. H&R Block is one of the most popular and has an easy-to-navigate ...

IRS Direct File, which was offered in 25 states last year, has been discontinued. But one very-much underused, free program remains for 2026.

IRS Free File is now accepting federal tax returns from eligible taxpayers at no cost. Here are the details.

Few if any tools in a tax practice are more crucial to its operation than the professional tax return preparation software that CPAs rely upon to get them through tax season. Recognizing that its ...

The 2026 tax season introduces vital changes. IRS Free File is now open for those earning $89,000 or less. With Direct File ...

The deadline to file your federal tax return will be here before you know it. Filing taxes isn’t the highlight of anyone’s year, but submitting your return as early as possible has multiple benefits.

Harnessing the power of tax software from TurboTax, H&R Block or Jackson Hewitt can offer a quick and user-friendly approach ...

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To help you find the tax preparation software that matches your needs, we considered a dozen options weighing attributes like costs, how easy it is to get extra help — either for free or as a paid add ...