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Best Tax Software for Self-Employed (2026)

Schedule C, business deductions, quarterly estimates

Self-employed filers (Schedule C, 1099, gig workers) need software that handles business deductions, quarterly estimates, and home office calculations. These 3 fit.

1. TaxAct — our pick

$49.99/year first year · renews $49.99/year · Web + Mobile devices · Score 4/5

TaxAct is the right pick for self-employed filers on a budget. $69.99 self-employed tier undercuts TurboTax by $50-$100. $100K accuracy guarantee is the strongest in the industry.

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2. TurboTax

$119.00/year first year · renews $119.00/year · Web + Mobile + Desktop devices · Score 5/5

TurboTax is the default for most US tax filers. Best UX, most-polished interview-style filing, strongest CPA-review add-on. Most expensive at higher tiers but justified for self-employed and complex returns.

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3. TaxSlayer

$52.95/year first year · renews $52.95/year · Web + Mobile devices · Score 4/5

TaxSlayer is the right pick for budget self-employed filers and military families. $52.95 self-employed tier is unbeatable. Strong if you don't need TurboTax's polished UI.

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