CNBC Select has run more than a dozen tax software programs through their paces to find the best in a variety of categories.

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"Why didn’t they teach this in school?” is a common thought when it comes to filing personal income taxes. Taxes are often one of the most complex and least understood aspects of personal finance. For ...

Tax season can reduce even the most organized individuals to stressed-out procrastinators. And if you're anything like me, you're not exactly the most organized individual in the first place. The ...

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Tax season officially starts on January 26, and this year brings major changes thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law in July 2025. These changes affect your 2025 return filed in ...

The 2025 tax season will have its quirks, gimmicks and gotchas. But right now anyway, many experts say most people should expect to see a timely tax refund. Fingers crossed. Taxpayers will still need ...

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