Best Tax Filing Software in 2026
Tax filing software can help you prepare and submit returns, with features that vary across filer types and kinds of income. This ranking includes H&R Block Online, TaxDown, and e-Tax Japan. Compare amended-return options, audit support, and whether electronic filing is included, as well as the listed starting price and availability of a free plan. If you have investment or rental income, check those support fields; self-employed taxpayers can compare the corresponding support options too. Mobile access may matter if you want to handle filing from a phone. The right fit depends on your filing situation and the features you need.
122 tax filing software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | App | Score | From | Free plan | Paid from | Self-employment support | Investment income | Rental income | State filing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  H&R Block Online | 8.8 | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | paid_add_on | View |
| 2 |  TaxDown | 8.8 | €2.92/mo | Yes | Free | Yes | Yes | Yes | included | View |
| 3 | e-Tax Japan | 8.7 | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | View |
| 4 | Hometax | 8.7 | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | View |
| 5 | TaxSlayer | 8.6 | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | paid_add_on | View |
| 6 | FinanzOnline | 8.6 | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | View |
| 7 |  SARS eFiling | 8.6 | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | none | View |
| 8 | FreeTaxUSA | 8.5 | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | paid_add_on | View |
| 9 |  Twój e-PIT | 8.5 | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | none | View |
| 10 | Mein ELSTER | 8.5 | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | View |
| 11 |  Cash App Taxes | 8.5 | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | — | included | View |
| 12 |  PITax | 8.5 | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | none | View |
| 13 |  TurboTax Canada | 8.5 | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | included | View |
| 14 |  WISO Steuer | 8.5 | €3/mo | No | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 15 |  myTax | 8.4 | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | View |
| 16 |  TaxAct | 8.4 | $44.99/mo | Yes | $44.99one-time | Yes | Yes | Yes | paid_add_on | View |
| 17 | Meu Imposto de Renda | 8.4 | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | none | View |
| 18 | CHECK24 Steuer | 8.4 | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | View |
| 19 |  H&R Block Tax Software Canada | 8.4 | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | included | View |
| 20 | TurboTax | 8.3 | $79/mo | Yes | $79one-time | Yes | Yes | Yes | paid_add_on | View |
| 21 |  Renta WEB | 8.3 | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | included | View |
| 22 |  Wealthsimple Tax | 8.3 | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | included | View |
| 23 |  TaxFreeway | 8.3 | $0.83/mo | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 24 |  StudioTax | 8.3 | Free | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 25 |  Tax Chopper | 8.3 | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | View |
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Questions about this list
Which tax filing software is ranked first on The Finance Base?
H&R Block Online is ranked #1 of 122 with a score of 8.8. TaxDown is second and e-Tax Japan third.
How many of these have a free plan?
25 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, TaxFreeway has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.83/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each provider publishes: fees and plan prices, a free tier or trial, the platforms its apps run on and how completely it documents security and support. We do not give financial advice; check the provider's own terms before you sign up. Paid placements never change a rank.