If you already know you want to file on your own but are wondering if you should use software (whether free or paid) or paper forms, that answer is simple. The IRS says e-filing is the easiest ...

Roughly 70% of taxpayers qualify for IRS Free File, but only a fraction of eligible filers use the software. For the 2025 ...

The best tax-prep software isn't much use if it can't process the kind of return you need to file or puts it on a pricey tier. If you have a simple return with a Form 1040 and standard deductions ...