We personally tested seven major online tax filing services, breaking down cost, features and expert support to help you find your best tax filing option in 2026.

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

We found that TurboTax is the most user friendly and comprehensive tax software for nearly all situations, yet its premium ...

We chose H&R Block as our best overall online tax service because of its transparent pricing, easy-to-use platform, and ...

If you’re self-employed, you’ll want to be sure the tax software you choose can handle the complexities of multiple 1099s, quarterly taxes and key business deductions. We tested and scored major ...

We like this tax software for its solid tools for self-employed filers and free federal filing for active military members. But its free tier is restrictive and has limited expert guidance.

Jackson Hewitt Online offers transparent, flat-fee pricing at $25 for federal and state returns but is lacking in features, ease of use and expert support, making it best suited only for very simple ...

TaxAct is a solid choice for DIY tax software especially if you want access to tax professionals and live expert support. However, we found its pricing structure a bit confusing.