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

IRS Direct File, which was offered in 25 states last year, has been discontinued. But one very-much underused, free program remains for 2026.

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

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.

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The global tax preparation software market is experiencing rapid growth due to the rise in demand for digital tax filing solutions, increase in adoption of cloud-based platforms, and surge in ...

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