The 2026 tax season kicks off on Jan. 26 and the best way to make filing less painful and time-consuming is to file online. Nearly 40% of taxpayers used tax software or online services to do their ...

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. Tax season is a stressful time of year for us all. Just as ...

H&R Block, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides assisted and do-it-yourself (DIY) tax return preparation services in the United States, Canada, and Australia. The company also provides Refund ...

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H&R Block is one of the most popular tax filing software options today, but is it right for you? The tax prep company allows self-employed individuals and business owners to file their tax returns ...

Tax software pricing isn’t as simple as “free vs paid” - especially in 2026. TurboTax, H&R Block, TaxAct, and TaxSlayer all use tiered pricing models, where the final cost depends on the forms you ...

H&R Block, well-known for its in-office services, has been at the forefront of the online personal tax preparation field for decades. It provides comprehensive coverage of tax situations and ...

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Three-quarters (75%) of tax filers expect a refund, according to a survey from Intuit Credit Karma, with more than a quarter (27%) predicting it will be larger than last year's. Other filers, however, ...