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Best Tax Software in 2026

This list covers tax software for people who want to prepare and file returns on a budget. Most tools have a free plan, some offer a free trial, and none are open source.

149 apps
Research read 28 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

Meu Imposto de Renda
by Meu Imposto de Renda
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

Meu Imposto de Renda offers free declaration preparation and submission across online, mobile, and desktop channels.

7.7 Free plan Visit site
2

TurboTax Canada
by TurboTax Canada
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

Choose TurboTax Canada if you want web or mobile tax software with a free option for simple situations and plan categories for other income and expense types.

7.7 Free plan Visit site
3

Mein ELSTER
by Mein ELSTER
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

Choose Mein ELSTER if you need a free way to submit tax data electronically and want tools for returns, receipts, and tax office messages.

7.6 Free plan Visit site
4

e-Tax Japan
by e-Tax Japan
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

Choose e-Tax Japan if you need to file or manage tax procedures online and its return options fit your circumstances.

7.6 Free plan Visit site
5

FinanzOnline
by FinanzOnline
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

FinanzOnline provides a free route for a range of tax filings and administrative tasks in Austria.

7.6 Free plan Visit site
6

EZTax
by EZTax
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb+1

EZTax covers individual income tax filing as well as GST and TDS work, with tools for documents, regime comparisons, and capital gains.

7.6 Free plan · paid from ₹249 Visit site
7

SteuerSparErklärung
by SteuerSparErklärung
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

SteuerSparErklärung combines guided German tax preparation, ELSTER retrieval and electronic submission across web, mobile and desktop options.

7.6 From €24.99 Visit site
8

H&R Block Online
by H&R Block Online
Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid

H&R Block Online offers filing options across simple and more involved tax situations, with expert help included in three paid plans.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
9

FreeTaxUSA
by FreeTaxUSA
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

FreeTaxUSA offers free federal filing alongside broad income and deduction support.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
10

TaxSlayer
by TaxSlayer
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Choose TaxSlayer if you want web and mobile tax-preparation access, including a free plan with one federal and one state return.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
11

TaxDown
by TaxDown
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

TaxDown combines online return preparation with expert review and filing on paid plans. The free plan is limited to calculating a result, and its FULL plan has stated exclusions.

7.5 Free plan · paid from €35/yr Visit site
12

H&R Block Tax Software Canada
by H&R Block Tax Software Canada
Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid

7.5 Free plan Visit site
13

PITax
by PITax
Free plan WebWindowsAndroid

PITax combines free Polish PIT preparation with electronic submission and support for several income types.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
14

Keeper

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Keeper brings expense tracking and tax filing together, with an AI assistant and professional review of filed returns.

7.5 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
15

CHECK24 Steuer
by CHECK24 Steuer
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Choose CHECK24 Steuer if you want free online tax-return preparation with digital submission through ELSTER.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
16

Hometax
by Hometax
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Hometax combines mobile and web tax services with individual estimation and business invoicing functions.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
17

Cash App Taxes

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Cash App Taxes includes federal and state filing plus support for self-employment and investment income at no charge under its listed plan.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
18

Taxfix
by Taxfix
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Taxfix offers both self-prepared returns and an adviser-prepared option, plus a separate VAT service for eligible self-employed users and businesses.

7.5 From €39.99/yr Visit site
19

Tax Chopper
by Tax Chopper
Free plan WebWindowsMac+3

Tax Chopper combines broad device access with support for several income sources and audit assistance.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
20

Quicko

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Quicko offers a free tier and paid Single Pass options with higher income limits and more app connections. Check the stated billing descriptions and plan limits against your needs.

7.5 Free plan · paid from ₹999 Visit site
21

PIT Projekt
by PIT Projekt
Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1

PIT Projekt combines guided Polish tax preparation with electronic filing, printing, and cloud access. Its free plan also accommodates accounting offices handling unlimited clients.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
22

e-pity
by e-pity
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

e-pity combines Polish PIT form selection, calculation, electronic filing, and document handling across major platforms.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
23

CloudTax
by CloudTax
Free plan AndroidiPhone

CloudTax offers self-guided filing, review, and preparation paths, with support for several income types and document imports. Check the return limits and plan details to find a suitable option.

7.4 Free plan · paid from 39 Visit site
24

UFile
by UFile
Free plan WebWindows

Choose UFile if you want tax preparation that supports self-employment, investment, or rental income, or if you need a family file with additional returns.

7.4 Free plan Visit site
25

SARS eFiling
by SARS eFiling
Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid

SARS eFiling brings tax submissions, payments, and service management together across web and mobile access. Its listed state filing support is none.

7.4 Free plan Visit site

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Compare the free plan with paid pricing, supported tax and return types, electronic filing, jurisdictions, client portals, and the platforms you use, such as web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, or Linux.

Questions

Is any tax software on this list open source?

No. None of the listed tax software is open source.

Do most of these tax tools have a free plan?

Yes. Most have a free plan, while some instead offer a free trial.

Which platforms are covered?

The list includes web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux software. Web, iOS, and Android support are common; fewer tools support desktop Linux.

What should I compare before choosing?

Compare free and paid plans, tax types, return types, electronic filing, jurisdictions, client portals, and supported platforms.

Can I use these tools for electronic filing?

Electronic filing is one of the comparison fields. Check each product's details to confirm it supports your required filing method.

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