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.

IRS Free File opened Jan. 9, allowing eligible taxpayers with lower incomes to prepare and file their federal tax returns for ...

If you're ready to file your 2025 income taxes (and receive your potential tax refund) early, here is the information and ...

Tax season officially starts on January 26, and this year brings major changes thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law in July 2025. These changes affect your 2025 return filed in ...

If you’re keeping up with our tax reviews here at The College Investor, we hope you take time to look at the pros and cons of ...

This program is related to the IRS’ free Fillable Forms, which are essentially electronic versions of IRS paper forms that ...

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 ...

Tax changes signed into law in 2025 could bring bigger refunds this year. When does tax season start? When will refunds come?

Tax changes signed into law in 2025 could bring bigger refunds this year. When does tax season start? When will refunds come?

While the IRS Direct File program has been shut down, there are still ways to file your taxes for free. Here's what to know.