A freelance writer filing as a self-employed worker for the first time tests TurboTax and IRS Free File, and picks a winner.

A closer look at TurboTax's pros and cons to help you decide if it’s the right tax filing software for this tax season.

If you qualify, you can use one of the IRS’ eight “private-sector partners” to complete your federal returns at no cost. Some ...

It can be used to file both state and federal returns. While both TurboTax and H&R Block are among CNBC Select's top-rated tax software programs, their free versions won't process complicated returns.

Filing taxes can feel like a puzzle, especially when figuring out if you can file for free. While tax software makes the ...

A modern free society has an obligation to offer electronic tax filing that respects user freedom, and the United States is ...

TurboTax is one of the easiest tax software platforms to use, but it often charges a fee to file your taxes; Credit Karma Tax, by contrast, was free for all users. And, in some cases ...

When we evaluate tax software, we test the versions that support self-employment. If you do any sort of gig work, you need Schedule C to file. TurboTax offers a Free Edition* that allows you to ...