Estimated total (federal + state)
| Provider | Estimated total, list price |
|---|---|
| TurboTax Our score: 9.3/10 | $0 |
| H&R Block Our score: 9.2/10 | $0 |
| TaxSlayer Our score: 9.0/10 | $0 |
| Cash App Taxes Our score: 8.8/10 | $0 |
| FreeTaxUSA Our score: 9.4/10 | $15.99 |
| eFile.com Our score: 8.4/10 | $21 |
| TaxAct Our score: 8.9/10 | $64.99 |
Showing: simple return, 1 state.
This is an estimate, not a quote. It uses list prices for the 2025 tax year (returns filed in 2026), last checked October 2026. Totals exclude optional add-ons such as live expert help or audit defense, and providers change prices and run discounts during the season. Some free tiers have extra conditions; read each review for who qualifies. Cash App Taxes does not support multi-state returns.
How the estimate works
We map your situation to the tier each provider requires, add its federal price, then add its state fee for each state return. Where a free tier includes a state return, the first state is counted at $0.
| Situation | TurboTax | H&R Block | TaxAct | TaxSlayer | FreeTaxUSA | Cash App Taxes | eFile.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simple return | Free Edition | Free Online | Free | Simply Free | Federal free | Free | Free |
| Homeowner or itemizing | Deluxe | Deluxe | Deluxe | Classic | Federal free | Free | Deluxe |
| Investments or rentals | Premium | Premium | Premier | Classic | Federal free | Free | Premium |
| Self-employed | Premium | Self-Employed | Self-Employed | Self-Employed | Federal free | Free | Premium |
See all prices in the Tax Software Price Tracker, or read how to file free.
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