Best Personal Tax Software in 2026: our top 5 — what are you using?

Our editors rank 123 tools in Personal Tax Software from their official pricing, plan and product pages. The current top 5:

  1. TurboTax — 9.3/10 · Free plan · paid from $79
    A broad US tax filing suite with free simple returns and paid expert support.
  2. H&R Block Online — 9.0/10 · Free plan
    A flexible tax-filing service with free simple returns and guided expert help.
  3. TaxAct — 8.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $44.99
    A broad US tax filing option with free entry, paid coverage, and expert help.
  4. FreeTaxUSA — 8.7/10 · Free plan
    A broad, low-cost option for complex federal returns, with state filing priced separately.
  5. Keeper — 8.6/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
    A deduction-focused tax platform for self-employed filers, with paid filing and review options.

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— iTechGuides team · editorial ranking only (paid placements are never part of it) · updated Sep 2026