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

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

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Using commercially available tax software will ease tax preparation for most Americans. Doing taxes by hand is often tedious and it can open you up to making costly mistakes. If you're an individual ...

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