CNBC Select has run more than a dozen tax software programs through their paces to find the best in a variety of categories.

IRS Direct File, which was offered in 25 states last year, has been discontinued. But one very-much underused, free program remains for 2026.

The Trump administration has ended the IRS Direct File program but there are still no-cost ways to submit tax returns.

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We like this tax software for its solid tools for self-employed filers and free federal filing for active military members.

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We test and rate the top online tax services to help you find the best one for filing quickly and accurately—and for getting the largest possible refund. I’ve been writing and editing technology ...