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

CNBC Select explains how to file your taxes safely and accurately to avoid mistakes, penalties and scam artists.

I’ve always used TurboTax to file my personal tax return. It’s what my dad showed me when I first started filing taxes, and I’ve used it ever since. I considered trying a free platform in ...

More than 10 million people file their taxes for free each year through TurboTax, which is owned by Intuit. Right now, there ...

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

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.

TurboTax is especially well-suited for people filing simple tax returns — think W-2 income, student loan interest and a few common tax credits. While its free version works well for basic needs ...

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

She also notes that it would have cost $273 to file with TurboTax. With Free Tax USA, she says she only had to pay $15 to file her state return. “At this point, I’m convinced taxes are a scam.

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.