H&R Block
FREE:
- $0 cost
- Can file a 1040 plus schedules 1, 2, and 3
- Suitable for a wide range of taxpayers
PAID PACKAGES:
- Basic Online Assist: $70 + $0 per state
- Includes free version features
- Access to a tax pro for help and advice
- No final review
- Deluxe: $55 (Online Assist version: $110) + $37 per state
- Itemize and claim several tax deductions and credits
- Works well for business income, but no expenses
- Premium: $75 (Online Assist version: $160) + $37 per state
- For investors or rental property owners (Schedules D and E, and K-1s)
- Self-Employed: $110 (Online Assist version: $195) + $37 per state
- For small-business owners, freelancers, and independent contractors.
Note: Actual prices may vary at the time of print or e-file, and the offer is subject to change or end without notice.
Tax Slayer
FREE:
- Simply Free (for simple returns): $0 federal, $0 per state
PAID PLANS:
- Classic (for any tax situation): $14.96, includes all forms + free phone & email support.
- Premium (includes priority phone and email support, live chat and help from a tax expert): $29.96, includes all forms + live chat support, Ask a Tax Pro, front-of-the-line assistance.
- Self-employed (for personal and business income and expenses): $37.46, includes all forms + access to a tax pro with self-employed expertise.
State tax return:
- Each state tax return is $39.95.
Note: Actual prices may vary at the time of print or e-file, and the offer is subject to change or end without notice.
