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 ...

In early January, the IRS announced that the first day for filing 2025 tax returns would be today, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. If ...

Most commercial tax-prep companies have free tiers. H&R Block is one of the most popular and has an easy-to-navigate ...

The 2026 tax season introduces vital changes. IRS Free File is now open for those earning $89,000 or less. With Direct File ...

The deadline to file your federal tax return will be here before you know it. Filing taxes isn’t the highlight of anyone’s year, but submitting your return as early as possible has multiple benefits.

It's officially tax season, and while you technically have until April 15 to file your tax returns, the time is now to hone your strategy. Will you DIY your return or go to a tax professional? Or, ...

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 ...

Artificial Intelligence may find deductions or credits you missed, catch an error on your tax return or spot a red flag that ...

Few people enjoy preparing their annual income tax returns, but it's that time again, and there are plenty of ways to get free in-person assistance or free tax-preparation software. For most people ...

If you had a loved one who died last year, you may be faced with the need to file taxes for an estate or a trust. When a ...

Harnessing the power of tax software from TurboTax, H&R Block or Jackson Hewitt can offer a quick and user-friendly approach ...