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

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**Category:** Finance & Accounting
**Created:** [September 24, 2026, 9:42am UTC](https://www.itechguides.com/community/t/best-personal-tax-software-in-2026-our-top-5-what-are-you-using/141 "2026-09-24T09:42:13Z")
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Our editors rank **123 tools** in [Personal Tax Software](https://www.itechguides.com/best/personal-tax-software/) from their official pricing, plan and product pages. The current top 5:

1. **[TurboTax](https://www.itechguides.com/products/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](https://www.itechguides.com/products/h-r-block-online/)** — 9.0/10 · Free plan  
A flexible tax-filing service with free simple returns and guided expert help.
3. **[TaxAct](https://www.itechguides.com/products/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](https://www.itechguides.com/products/freetaxusa/)** — 8.7/10 · Free plan  
A broad, low-cost option for complex federal returns, with state filing priced separately.
5. **[Keeper](https://www.itechguides.com/products/keeper-ai-tax-software/)** — 8.6/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial  
A deduction-focused tax platform for self-employed filers, with paid filing and review options.

Full ranking, filters and every tool: [https://www.itechguides.com/best/personal-tax-software/](https://www.itechguides.com/best/personal-tax-software/)

What are you using right now, and what made you pick it? If a tool you rely on is missing, name it below.

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