It's that time of year again — here's how to make it as painless as possible.

TurboTax offers thorough explorations of tax forms and schedules and an outstanding user experience. It’s more expensive than the competition, but it’s worth it.

H&R Block is a comprehensive, easy-to-use tax service that helps e-filers claim relevant income, deductions, and credits.

TaxAct competently supports online tax filing for new and experienced users. Its strengths lie in its simplicity, its navigation options, and its final review process.

FreeTaxUSA is a robust online personal tax preparation service that lets you e-file federal tax returns for free, though you have to pay for state filing and extra support.

Returning users will find a more effective home page and an anxiety-reducing e-filing process, but not much more context-sensitive help.

The completely free Credit Karma Tax supports most IRS forms and schedules for federal and state returns, even the Schedule C.

Online tax service Jackson Hewitt gets the job done. It has new, attractive pricing and an option to let a pro prepare your entire return.

Liberty Tax is a capable and easy-to-use service from the well-known brick-and-mortar tax preparer.

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