While many of the best tax software on the market charge a fee depending on the services you utilize, there are also many great free options available—especially if you have a simpler return.

Dana George has a BA in Management and Organization Development from Spring Arbor University. For more than 25 years, she has written and reported on business and finance, and she's still ...

Final review of your tax return requires an additional paid ... file on your own but are wondering if you should use software (whether free or paid) or paper forms, that answer is simple.

According to the IRS, individuals spend an average of $140 a year on tax preparation services, even though many Americans qualify for a free version of software for filing their taxes online.

The IRS currently offers free filing options to eligible taxpayers earning less than $79,000. The agency has also launched ...