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

We compared the top free tax software options to help the do-it-yourself tax filers find the cheapest option in 2026.

Get your taxes done well before the deadline with the help of tax software. Amazon is offering 30% off Turbotax.

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

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EASTON, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pathward ®, N.A., a U.S.-based financial empowerment company driven by its purpose to power financial inclusion, has announced that its Professional Tax Solutions team ...

Tax season is on the horizon, which means it’s time to research and revisit the many competing software providers to find the one that best suits your needs for your unique tax situation. You might be ...

Drake Tax is a comprehensive tax filing software meant for tax preparers that offers a wide range of features, including the ability to print tax forms in English and Spanish, return archiving, ...

Sales tax and global VAT compliance is no longer just an administrative nuisance—it’s a trillion-dollar problem. The 2018 Wayfair decision and economic nexus provisions have unleashed an unprecedented ...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taxpayers can get a head start on preparing their 2025 federal tax returns as the IRS Free File program is now available ahead of the official start of the tax ...