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.

TurboTax and H&R Block have software for a range of situations, with built-in checks to catch missed deductions and credits.

Free tax software is elusive. The biggest tax companies tend to keep their free options hidden, while companies that ...

Rushing to file your federal income taxes? Well, the Internal Revenue Service will have one tool called Free File up and running Friday, ahead of the official start of tax season later this month. The ...