Best Tax Preparation Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Taxfix is ranked #1 of 34 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of H&R Block Online and WISO Steuer. The best-ranked option with a free plan is H&R Block Online. The lowest first paid tier on this page is TaxFreeway at $0.83/mo.
Choosing tax preparation software starts with the filer situation and return details you need to handle. Compare the supported filer types and whether electronic filing is included, then check state returns and amended returns. Support for rental income or self-employment can also be relevant depending on your circumstances. Taxfix, H&R Block Online, and WISO Steuer are among the options shown, alongside StudioTax and TurboTax Canada. Free-plan availability and the paid-from price add cost considerations to the filing features. Use these criteria to focus on software whose listed support aligns with the types of income and returns you need to prepare.
34 tax preparation software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Taxfix iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9€3.33/mo Filer types: bothAmended returns: Yes
- 2 H&R Block Online iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free
- 3 WISO Steuer iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8€3/mo Filer types: both
- 4 StudioTax iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7Free Filer types: individualState returns: YesAmended returns: Yes
- 5 TurboTax Canada iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6Free
- 6 Cash App Taxes iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4Free
- 7 TaxFreeway iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2$0.83/mo Filer types: individualState returns: YesAmended returns: Yes
- 8 Steuerbot iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1
- 9 smartsteuer iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9€3.33/mo Filer types: bothAmended returns: Yes
- 10 TaxSlayer Pro iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6$116.25/mo Filer types: bothState returns: YesAmended returns: Yes
- 11 ClearTax No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4Free
- 12 TaxAct No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4$44.99/mo
- 13 1040.com No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3$34.99/mo
- 14 TurboTax No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3$79/mo
- 15 UFile No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free
- 16 TaxSlayer No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2Free
- 17 OnLine Taxes No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.1$7.95/mo
- 18 FreeTaxUSA No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7
- 19 GoSimpleTax No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7
- 20 TaxTron No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6 Filer types: bothState returns: YesAmended returns: Yes
- 21 ONESOURCE Certificate Manager No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Filer types: bothState returns: YesAmended returns: Yes
- 22 ProConnect Tax No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5$17.50/mo Filer types: bothState returns: YesAmended returns: Yes
- 23 Wealthsimple Tax No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5
- 24 TaxCalc No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4£3.50/mo
- 25 Jackson Hewitt Online No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2$25/mo
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Questions about this list
Which tax preparation software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Taxfix is ranked #1 of 34 with a score of 7.9. H&R Block Online is second and WISO Steuer third.
How many of these have a free plan?
13 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 mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.