Best Tax Software 2026 [Awards And Comparisons]
We’ve ranked the best tax software for 2026, including best free file, best for investors, best for landlords, best for deductions, and more!

We’ve ranked the best tax software for 2026, including best free file, best for investors, best for landlords, best for deductions, and more!

E-file.com offers a solid user experience, but a limited Free Edition means that most filers will need to upgrade to one of its paid plans.

In our 1040Now review, we look at this online tax software’s many drawbacks and explain why we don’t recommend it to file taxes.

The PATH Act is designed to stop tax refund fraud, but the result is that it delays the tax refunds for millions of Americans.

Jackson Hewitt Online is tax software that’s suitable for straightforward tax situations. It offers flat pricing and unlimited state returns. Learn more.

1040.com doesn’t have any standout features in 2025. But it does include unlimited free state returns. Learn more in our 1040.com review.

The Earned Income Tax Credit is worth up to $8,231 for 2026 ($8,046 for 2025). See the income limits by filing status and number of children, who qualifies, when EITC refunds arrive, and how to claim up to three prior years.

The IRS has announced the 2026 mileage rates: 72.5¢ for business, 20.5¢ for medical/moving, and 14¢ for charity. Find out what this means for you.

Here’s how to contact the IRS the fastest if you need assistance with tax issues and the best IRS phone numbers to call.

If you’re not satisfied with TaxAct, there are lots of other great TaxAct alternatives to get you dialed in. Here are five.

FlyFin is a bookkeeping and tax-filing service that provides CPA support to freelancers, and other small business owners. Learn more in this FlyFin review.
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