Not tax advice. Information here is general guidance. Tax laws change. Verify with the IRS or a licensed CPA for your specific situation.

All antivirus products reviewed

8 products reviewed and benchmarked.

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

The industry standard. Most-used tax software in the US. Owned by Intuit.

$85.00/year first · Web + Mobile + Desktop devices · score 5/5

TurboTax's main competitor. Cheaper, with in-person office option for complex returns.

$0.00/year first · Web devices · score 5/5

Free federal filing forever. $14.99 state. The honest budget option.

$0.00/year first · Web devices · score 5/5

Free federal filing for incomes under $79K via partner network. Direct File available in 25 states.

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

Budget-tier with strong $100K accuracy guarantee. Best price for self-employed.

$0.00/year first · Web + Mobile devices · score 4/5

Completely free. Federal + state. Owned by Cash App / Block.

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

Budget-tier with strong military discount. Owned by Taxslayer LLC. Self-employed at $52.95.

$350.00/year first · In-person + Phone devices · score 4/5

Not software — a human CPA. Best for complex returns, audit risk, multi-state, business.