We compared the top free tax software options to help the do-it-yourself tax filers find the cheapest option in 2026.

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

Even though the tax agency's free pilot program is no longer available, there are other free tax filing options this season.

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