Our savvy readers select their favorite (and least favorite) tax prep software based on their own filing experience. And the big names don't always come out on top.

Cash App Taxes is the only tax preparation service we've tested that's totally free for both federal and state tax filing. It supports most major IRS forms and schedules and is exceptionally easy to ...

Those of us in the US who haven’t finished our taxes yet are starting to feel the heat as April 15 draws ever closer. Every year, I procrastinate on taxes as long as I can; I always end up owing money ...

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For many people, taxes are something they check off their to-do list in April and then forget about until the following year. However, that approach can lead to frantic weeks of scrambling to gather ...

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Do we need another tax app? As part of a pilot program in 2024, eligible taxpayers were able to file their federal tax return for free, directly with the IRS, using an app called Direct File.

Taxpayers gave a collective sigh of relief after the April tax deadline passed. Another year of scrambling to gather receipts and calculate expenses is over. However, tax season doesn’t have to be a ...