TurboTax and H&R Block have software for a range of situations, with built-in checks to catch missed deductions and credits.

Although Direct File will no longer be available in 2026, there are still numerous online tools and apps that offer free tax filing. Here are the best three.

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

Even though the tax agency's free pilot program is no longer available, there are other free tax filing options this season.