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List prices for every major US online tax filing service, side by side: free tiers and who qualifies, Deluxe, Premium and Self-Employed tiers, state fees and live expert options.
Prices: 2025 tax year (returns filed in 2026), US federal unless noted; state fees shown separately. Prices last checked: October 2026.
| Product | Free version: who qualifies | Deluxe | Premium / investments | Self-Employed | State fee (per return) | Live expert option |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FreeTaxUSA Our score: 9.4/10 | Federal returns free for every return type, including self-employment, investments and rentals. | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15.99 | Pro Support add-on $44.99 |
| TurboTax Our score: 9.3/10 | Free Edition: simple Form 1040 returns only (W-2 income, limited interest and dividends, standard deduction, some credits). Intuit says about 37% of filers qualify. | $79 | $139 | $139 (in Premium) | $39 to $64 | Expert Assist from $79; Full Service from $89 |
| H&R Block Our score: 9.2/10 | Free Online: W-2 and unemployment income, standard deduction, common credits such as the EITC and Child Tax Credit. | $65 | $105 | $130 | $49 | Online Assist add-on; in-person offices |
| TaxSlayer Our score: 9.0/10 | Simply Free: basic returns with W-2 income and the standard deduction, one state included. Active-duty military can file federal free. | $44.99 (Classic) | $44.99 (Classic) | $74.99 | $47.99 | Tax pro access in Premium ($64.99) and Self-Employed |
| TaxAct Our score: 8.9/10 | Free: simple Form 1040 returns with limited forms and schedules. | $59.99 | $99.99 | $109.99 | $64.99 | Xpert Assist $60 |
| Cash App Taxes Our score: 8.8/10 | Federal and one state return free for supported situations; multi-state returns not supported; Cash App account required. | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 (one state only) | Not offered |
| eFile.com Our score: 8.4/10 | Free tier: simple returns. | $19.49 | $34.49 | $34.49 (in Premium) | $21 | Email support; limited live help |
How to read this table: prices are federal list prices for the 2025 tax year (returns filed in 2026) from each provider's own pricing pages, last checked October 2026. State returns are charged per state on top, as shown. TaxSlayer Classic covers homeowners, investments and rentals; its Premium tier ($64.99) adds priority support and tax pro access. FreeTaxUSA's optional Deluxe add-on ($7.99) adds priority support and amended returns. Providers set 2026 tax year prices (filed in 2027) in December and January; we update this tracker when they do. Early-season discounts are common.
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