Free File is not Direct File, which the IRS has discontinued for the 2026 tax season. This tax season, according to the IRS, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products ...

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 write about money. I’ve been reviewing tax ...

I write about money. I’ve been reviewing tax software and services as a freelancer for PCMag since 1993. Along the way, I took on reviews of other types of business and personal finance technology.

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