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Tax Software

    • The Best Mobile Tax Apps for 2025

      Want to do your taxes away from your desk? We test and rate the best mobile tax apps that let you prepare and file your return from your phone or tablet.

      3 weeks By Kathy Yakal
      The Best Mobile Tax Apps for 2025 (Roundup Tax Software)
    • The Best Tax Software for 2025

      We test and rate the best online tax services to help you find the best one for filing quickly and accurately—and for getting the largest possible refund.

      3 weeks By Kathy Yakal
      The Best Tax Software for 2025 (Roundup Tax Software)
    • Intuit TurboTax Deluxe 2019 (Tax Year 2018)

      Plain-language help resources, thorough exploration of tax forms and schedules, and an unparalleled user experience make TurboTax Deluxe our top pick for tax-prep software.

      5 years, 10 months By Kathy Yakal
      Intuit TurboTax Deluxe 2019 (Tax Year 2018) (Review Intuit TurboTax 2025 (Tax Year 2024))
    • Jackson Hewitt Online 2019 (Tax Year 2018)

      The user experience, navigation tools, and help system you get with Jackson Hewitt Deluxe aren't up to par, especially given its high price. There are better ways to file your taxes online.

      5 years, 10 months By Kathy Yakal
      Jackson Hewitt Online 2019 (Tax Year 2018) (Review Jackson Hewitt Online Premier 2020 (Tax Year 2019))
    • FreeTaxUSA Deluxe 2019 (Tax Year 2018)

      FreeTax USA is a robust personal tax preparation website that lets you e-file your federal tax returns for free, though you have to pay for state filing and support.

      5 years, 10 months By Kathy Yakal
      FreeTaxUSA Deluxe 2019 (Tax Year 2018) (Review FreeTaxUSA Deluxe (Tax Year 2020))
    • Credit Karma Tax 2019 (Tax Year 2018)

      The completely free Credit Karma Tax supports all major IRS forms and schedules for federal and state returns, but it has an atypical navigation system, anemic help resources, and it doesn't yet offer returns for every state.

      5 years, 10 months By Kathy Yakal
      Credit Karma Tax 2019 (Tax Year 2018) (Review Credit Karma Tax 2021 (2020 Tax Year))
    • TaxSlayer Classic 2019 (Tax Year 2018)

      TaxSlayer Classic is an affordable tax preparation service, but its context-sensitive help is lacking and its user interface could use more polish.

      6 years By Kathy Yakal
      TaxSlayer Classic 2019  (Tax Year 2018) (Review TaxSlayer Classic 2020 (Tax Year 2019))
    • TaxAct Deluxe Plus 2019 (Tax Year 2018)

      TaxAct Online Plus features an excellent user interface, navigation, and help tools. Furthermore, its low federal e-filing cost makes it one of the best values among tax preparation services this year.

      6 years By Kathy Yakal
      TaxAct Deluxe Plus 2019 (Tax Year 2018) (Review TaxAct 2021 (Tax Year 2020))
    • TaxACT Deluxe Online

      TaxAct Online Plus features an excellent user interface, navigation, and help tools. Furthermore, its low federal e-filing cost makes it one of the best values among tax preparation services this year.

      12 years, 1 month By Kathy Yakal
      TaxACT Deluxe Online (Review TaxAct 2021 (Tax Year 2020))
    • TurboTax Deluxe Online

      Plain-language help resources, thorough exploration of tax forms and schedules, and an unparalleled user experience make TurboTax Deluxe our top pick for tax-prep software.

      12 years, 1 month By Kathy Yakal
      TurboTax Deluxe Online (Review Intuit TurboTax 2025 (Tax Year 2024))