CNBC Select has run more than a dozen tax software programs through their paces to find the best in a variety of categories.

Tax season is on the horizon, which means it’s time to research and revisit the many competing software providers to find the one that best suits your needs for your unique tax situation. You might be ...

Tax software evolves year to year, and your needs may have too. Whether you’re filing a simple W-2 return or managing freelance income and deductions, there’s a platform that fits. Read Next: 3 Sneaky ...

TaxSlayer offers a more affordable alternative to TurboTax and H&R Block. However, some tax forms, such as those for trust distributions, aren’t supported and there is less customer support overall.