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

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

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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taxpayers can get a head start on preparing their 2025 federal tax returns as the IRS Free File program is now available ahead of the official start of the tax ...

The IRS will soon open the 2026 tax season. Here's how to save a few bucks by filing your income taxes for free.

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 ...

The IRS Direct File tool won't be available for the upcoming tax filing season. Here are a few free resources if you want help filing your taxes.

Taxpayers can use free tax software to estimate how much they owe on their 2025 taxes. If your bill is surprisingly high, you ...