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

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

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joshua D. Smeltzer is a Texas-based attorney who covers tax and digital assets. The IRS receives millions of third-party ...

College students need to do their taxes, and many have student loans. So, if you're a student or a student loan borrower, which tax software is best? This year, several major tax companies are ...

Tax software evolves year to year, and your needs may have too. Whether you’re filing a simple W-2 return or managing freelance income and deductions, there’s a platform that fits. Read Next: 3 Sneaky ...

Paying taxes is hard enough — but paying a fee to pay your taxes just adds insult to injury. The good news is that millions of taxpayers can file their federal returns — and even their state returns — ...