The IRS Free File programme and the emergence of genuinely free tax products (Cash App Taxes, FreeTaxUSA) have made paying for simple tax preparation optional for many Americans. But complexity matters: freelancers, investors, landlords, and those with multiple income sources need software that handles Schedule C, Schedule D, K-1s, and rental income without errors. We evaluated 10 tax software products across accuracy, supported forms, guidance quality, ease of use, cost at all complexity levels, and audit support.
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