Popular Tax Software

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As tax season ramps up, it's important to be aware of the various software options for filing. Below, I have outlined 2 premium brands and 2 budget brands as well as provided price information and links to the respective websites.

Premium Brands
H&R Block

1. H&R Block More Zero - 1040EZ, 1040A & 1040 - $0
2. Deluxe Online Tax Filing - Additional Features (tax advice, access to prior returns, additional forms, etc.) - $34.99
3. Self-Employed Online Tax Filing - Additional features (expense import, additional forms, etc.) - $74.99

State returns cost an additional $36.99 (except for H&R Block More Zero).
https://www.hrblock.com/

Turbotax

1. Free Edition - Form 1040EZ & 1040A - $0
2. Deluxe - Maximize tax deductions and credits - $39.99
3. Premier - Investments and rental property - $59.99
4. Self-Employed - Personal & business income and expenses - $89.99
5. Turbotax Live - CPA or EA advice on demand and a final review - $149.99

State returns cost an additional $39.99 (except for Free Edition).
https://turbotax.intuit.com/

Budget Brands
TaxSlayer

1. Simply Free - Form 1040EZ - $0
2. Classic - All major forms - $17
3. Premium - Live chat support & audit assistance - $35
4. Self-Employed - Best for self-employed & freelancers - $40

State returns cost an additional $22 for Classic & Premium (except for Simply Free & Self-Employed).
https://www.taxslayer.com/

TaxAct

1. Free - 1040EZ & 1040A - $0
2. Plus - Homeowners, itemizers and filers with investments - $29.95
3. Freelancer - Independent contractors and self-employed filers - $44.95
4. Premium - All types of filers - $59.95

State returns cost an additional $37 (except for Free).
https://www.taxact.com/