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FreeTaxUSA Federal Free

FreeTaxUSA offers a compelling option with its federal filing completely free. While state filing incurs a fee, the free...

W 2 Income Federal Free Deductions State Filing Fee

8.3 Very Good

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TaxSlayer Comfort Edition

TaxSlayer Comfort Edition is a more affordable option than the Premium version, catering to users with W-2 income and st...

Easy To Use Affordable W 2 Income Deductions

6.8 Fair

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Ollie Tax

Ollie Tax is a newer, budget-friendly option targeting students and those with simple tax returns. It supports W-2 incom...

Affordable Student Friendly W 2 Income Simple Returns

6.2 Fair

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TaxAct Free

TaxAct Free offers a solid free option for federal tax filing, covering basic returns with W-2 income and standard deduc...

W 2 Deductions Simple Returns Federal Filing

8.7 Very Good

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H&R Block Free Online

H&R Block Free Online mirrors TurboTax's free offering, catering to taxpayers with simple returns and limited income. It...

Audit Protection W 2 Income Irs Partnership Limited Forms

8.6 Very Good

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Balances Free Edition

Balances Free Edition is a completely free option for those with very simple tax returns, primarily W-2 income and basic...

Free Limited Support W 2 Income Simple Returns

7.8 Good

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Ollie Hopkins Tax

Ollie Hopkins Tax is a free option geared towards simple tax returns, particularly for W-2 employees and small business...

Free Limited Support W 2 Income Simple Returns

7.6 Good

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FreeFileFillableForms

FreeFileFillableForms is an IRS-sponsored program offering fillable PDF forms for free federal tax filing. While not str...

Free Limited Support W 2 Income Form Based

7.1 Good

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TurboTax Deluxe

TurboTax Deluxe is a popular choice for those with self-employment income, rental property income, or significant itemiz...

Rental Property Deductions Tiered Pricing Schedule A Support

9.6 Brilliant

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H&R Block Premium

H&R Block Premium caters to users with rental income, investment income, and those who work from home. It provides compr...

Self Employment Hrb Platform Schedule A Support Mortgage Interest

9.3 Excellent

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TurboTax Free Edition

TurboTax Free Edition is a popular choice due to its brand recognition and user-friendly guided interview process. It's...

User Friendly Market Leader Limited Brand Name

9.2 Excellent

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H&R Block Self-Employed

H&R Block Self-Employed offers a user-friendly experience with features tailored for self-employed individuals. It simpl...

Mileage Tracking Schedule C Business Expenses Expert Review

8.8 Very Good

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FreeTaxUSA Business

FreeTaxUSA Business stands out for its free federal filing option for many business types. While state filing incurs a f...

Schedule C Estimated Taxes Business Income State Filing

8.4 Very Good

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CreditKarma Tax

Credit Karma Tax (now Cash App Taxes) offers completely free federal and state filing for all users. It's supported by C...

Credit Monitoring Limited Support W2 Income Simple Returns

8.3 Very Good

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Liberty Tax Online

Liberty Tax Online offers a user-friendly experience backed by a well-known national brand. It is designed to guide begi...

Reliable Beginner Friendly User Friendly Support

8.1 Very Good

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Lacerte Tax

Lacerte Tax, from Thomson Reuters, is a tax preparation software solution geared towards professional tax preparers and...

Audit Trail Workflow Management Tax Preparation Complex Returns

8.1 Very Good

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Liberty Tax Premium

Liberty Tax Premium caters to users with rental income, self-employment income, and those seeking assistance with maximi...

Easy To Use Self Employment Rental Income Audit Support

7.9 Good

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Credit Karma Tax (Cash App Taxes)

Credit Karma Tax, now known as Cash App Taxes, stands out for offering both federal and state filing completely free, re...

Credit Score User Friendly Limited Support Simple Return

7.9 Good

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Balances

Balances offers free federal and state filing for simple tax returns. It's a newer player in the free tax filing space,...

Limited Support Audit Support Simple Return Limited Forms

7.9 Good

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Liberty Tax Online - Simple

Liberty Tax Online offers a tiered pricing structure, with the 'Simple' option catering to basic tax returns. It support...

Affordable Limited Support Simple Returns Tiered Pricing

7.6 Good