Updated May 2026

Tax Preparation & Compliance

Best Tax Preparation & Compliance Tools

“Tax prep, filing, compliance monitoring, and VAT/sales tax automation software.”

42 tools reviewed

44 results

TurboTax Business

4.6

Consumer and professional tax preparation software from Intuit.

From $130/moAi Powered GuidanceExpert Review OptionMaximum Refund Guarantee+2

1837 G2 reviews

H&R Block Tax Software

4.6

Tax preparation software with professional support options.

PaidFree Basic FilingExpert ReviewFull Service Option+2

1155 G2 reviews

FreeTaxUSA

4.6

Free federal tax filing for individuals with affordable state filing.

FreemiumFree Federal FilingAll Major FormsSelf Employment Support+2

945 G2 reviews

UltraTax CS

4.6

Enterprise tax preparation software from Thomson Reuters.

Custom PricingComprehensive Form LibraryMultistate FilingData Sharing+2

578 G2 reviews

Lacerte Tax

4.6

Professional tax preparation software from Intuit for complex returns.

From $489/moComplex Return HandlingMultistate FilingForm Library+2

446 G2 reviews

ProSeries Tax

4.6

Professional tax software from Intuit designed for small to mid-sized accounting firms.

From $599/moForms Based InterfaceK 1 Auto TransferClient Portal+2

378 G2 reviews

Keeper Tax

4.6

AI tax filing and bookkeeping for freelancers and self-employed professionals

PaidAi Deduction FinderBank ScanningExpense Categorization+2

357 G2 reviews

Vertex

4.6

Enterprise tax technology for indirect tax automation.

Custom PricingSales Tax CalculationVat ComplianceReal Time Tax Determination+2

273 G2 reviews

IRS Direct File

4.6

Free tax filing tool directly from the IRS.

FreeFree Federal FilingDirect Irs SubmissionNo Third Party+2

263 G2 reviews

Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE

4.6

Enterprise tax technology platform for corporate tax departments.

Custom PricingCorporate Tax ComplianceTax ProvisionIndirect Tax+2

252 G2 reviews

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