Best tax software

Combined ranking

1. 1
   TTurboTax—19 pts

   GPT #2Claude #1Gemini #1Grok #1

   The most polished guided interview in the category, broadest form coverage (self-employed, investments, rental, multi-state), seamless import of W-2s/1099s/prior returns and crypto, plus live expert review (TurboTax Live) and audit support; handles the most complex situations with the least user confusion.

   To stay #1 Slash its premium pricing and stop the aggressive upsell/"free" bait-and-switch that pushes users into paid tiers.

2. 2
   HH&R Block—15 pts

   GPT #1Claude #3Gemini #2Grok #3

   Best overall mix of guided filing, broad form coverage, transparent help options, strong DIY software, and access to real tax pros or offices when a return gets complicated

   To rank higher Lower paid-tier and state-filing prices

3. 3
   FFreeTaxUSA—14 pts

   GPT #3Claude #2Gemini #3Grok #2

   Free federal filing for virtually every form including self-employment, investments, and rental income, with only a low flat fee for state — by far the best value for complex returns; accurate, no-gimmick, and supports prior-year imports.

   To rank higher Modernize the dated UI and add stronger automated document import (auto W-2/1099 photo/PDF capture) to match the big players' onboarding speed.

4. 4
   TTaxSlayer—7 pts

   GPT #5Claude #4Gemini #4Grok #4

   Low flat pricing across tiers (Classic covers all major forms including self-employment) makes it the best budget pick for confident filers; fast, lightweight, and includes free phone/email support even at lower tiers.

   To rank higher Improve the guidance/explanations and help content so less-experienced filers aren't left guessing on deductions and credits.

5. 5
   TTaxAct—3 pts

   GPT #4Claude —Gemini —Grok #5

   Solid balance of price, form coverage, accuracy tools, and support for homeowners, investors, landlords, and self-employed filers without TurboTax-level cost

   To rank higher Modernize the interface and make help feel less add-on dependent

6. 6
   CCash App Taxes—2 pts

   GPT —Claude #5Gemini #5Grok —

   Genuinely 100% free for both federal AND state with no tier upsells, covering most common situations including some self-employment and investment income — unbeatable for the price.

   To rank higher Add multi-state filing, broaden support for complex forms (e.g., multiple state returns, certain K-1s), and offer real human support to remove the deal-breakers for advanced filers.

Rank history

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Tracked by ModelsAgree · rank 1 = 5 pts … rank 5 = 1 pt · re-polled continuously