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Compare Income Tax Software
Income tax software helps people prepare and file tax returns; the choice depends on the tax jurisdictions and return types you need, plus cost and filing options.
The board compares free plans, starting prices, e-filing, jurisdictions, returns included and professional preparer use. Its signal score is out of 10; API, open-source and free-tier marks indicate whether those options are listed.
- 27 platforms
- 13 with a free tier
- Checked 28 Sept 2026
- 1 TCTurboTax Canadaturbotax.intuit.ca
TurboTax prepares and electronically submits eligible Canadian personal tax returns, with online, downloadable and mobile versions.
- 2 CACash App Taxescash.app
Free tax filing on web and mobile includes state returns and handles gig work and investment income.
- 3 T
Taxfixtaxfix.deTax filing on web and mobile offers free access, a trial, and annual plans from €39.99.
- 4 TTaxTrontaxtron.ca
Tax filing service on Mac, Windows, and web with free plan, self-employment and investment support.
- 5 PIPGD IRPFgov.br
- 6 WSWISO Steuerbuhl.de
WISO Steuer prepares German income-tax returns and submits them electronically to the tax authority through ELSTER.
- 7 TTaxActtaxact.com
Web tax filing has a free plan, supports self-employment, and offers paid options from $44.99.
- 8 C
ClearTaxcleartax.in - 9 T
TurboTaxturbotax.intuit.comOnline tax filing has a free tier, self-employment support, and paid options from $79.
- 10 UUFileufile.ca
UFile prepares Canadian personal tax returns, including employment, retirement, rental, investment and self-employment income.
- 11 PTProConnect Taxaccountants.intuit.com
ProConnect Tax is Intuit's cloud professional tax-preparation service for accounting firms, connecting books, tax preparation and advisory work.
- 12 SSteuerGosteuergo.de
Paid tax filing starts at €34.95 and supports self-employment on web, mobile, and desktop.
- 13 TTaxCalctaxcalc.com
Tax software starts at £42 and supports self-employment on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
- 14 TPTaxSlayer Protaxslayerpro.com
Tax preparer software offers online access from multiple devices and unlimited individual returns.
- 15 C
CrossLinkcrosslinktax.comTax preparer software imports client documents and offers form guidance in over 12 languages.
- 16 DT
Drake Taxdrakesoftware.comTax preparation software supports federal and state returns, with every state included.
- 17 L
LodgeiTlodgeit.net.auTax preparation and lodgment software starts at A$120 yearly and connects with QuickBooks, Xero, and MYOB.
- 18 OT
OnLine Taxesolt.com - 19 WTWealthsimple Taxwealthsimple.com
- 20 G
GoSimpleTaxgosimpletax.comWeb tax filing has a free plan for people with freelance earnings or investment income.
- 21 CACCH Axcess Practicewolterskluwer.com
Practice management software that simplifies time and billing, enhances client service, and helps firms analyze and improve profitability.
- 22 TTaxBuddytaxbuddy.com
Tax filing on web and Android starts at ₹699 yearly and supports self-employment and investments.
- 23 EFE-file.come-file.com
- 24 EEtaxetax.com.au
- 25 JHJackson Hewitt Onlinejacksonhewitt.com
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How to choose
Which tax returns and jurisdictions do I need?
Start with the return types you need to prepare and the tax jurisdictions where you must file. Compare those against the software’s listed coverage before choosing.
If you prepare returns for clients, check whether professional preparer use is a fit for your work.
Can I e-file my return with this software?
Check whether e-filing is listed and whether it applies to the return and jurisdiction you need. E-filing availability can matter as much as preparation features when choosing a tool.
Is there a free plan or a free trial?
Compare the free-plan mark with the paid starting price, if one is listed. A free trial is different from a free plan, so check which option is available before signing up.
Which platforms can I use it on?
Check the listed platforms against the devices and services you already use. The board includes web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and API as platform options.
An API is a way for software to connect with other services. Treat the API mark as a separate comparison point from the device platforms.
Questions
What should I compare when choosing income tax software?
Compare supported return types and tax jurisdictions, e-filing, returns included and professional preparer use. Then check platforms, free-plan or trial availability, and starting price.
Is income tax software free?
Some tools list a free plan, while others have paid pricing or a free trial. Check the plan and pricing details for the product you are considering.
Can income tax software e-file returns?
E-filing is a comparison point for this category. Check whether the product supports e-filing for your return type and tax jurisdiction.
Can tax software work with the apps I already use?
Check its listed platforms and whether it has a public API. An API can let software connect with other services, but the board does not specify particular app integrations.
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