2020's Online Tax
Software Winners

This year's best online tax software makes filing refreshingly fast and easy. Check out 2020's best options and why we love them.

Best Online Tax Software for Simple Returns

H&R Block Free
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  • Works for more potential free filers since it handles more IRS forms.
  • Clean and clear interface, with a friendly interview process and helpful explanations.
  • Peace of mind is available (at a cost) via live online access to tax pros or thousands of brick-and-mortar locations.
  • Works for more potential free filers since it handles more IRS forms.
  • Clean and clear interface, with a friendly interview process and helpful explanations.
  • Peace of mind is available (at a cost) via live online access to tax pros or thousands of brick-and-mortar locations.

Why this Software made the list

H&R Block Free handles simple returns and then some, supporting more forms and deductions than the competition at no extra cost.

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Best Online Tax Software for Beginning Itemizers

H&R Block Deluxe
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on H&R Block's website

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on H&R Block's website

  • Among entry-level paid software, no other package can match it across usability, features, support and price.
  • Clean and clear interface, with a friendly interview process and helpful explanations.
  • Peace of mind is available (at a cost) via live online access to tax pros or thousands of brick-and-mortar locations.
  • Among entry-level paid software, no other package can match it across usability, features, support and price.
  • Clean and clear interface, with a friendly interview process and helpful explanations.
  • Peace of mind is available (at a cost) via live online access to tax pros or thousands of brick-and-mortar locations.

Why this Software made the list

H&R Block Deluxe's mix of features and support at a good price makes it an ideal starting point if your tax situation is a little more than simple.

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