H&R Block, well known for its in-office services, has been at the forefront of the online personal tax preparation game for decades. We tested the Self-Employed version, which offers comprehensive ...

Of course $25 doesn't beat free ... In Person All tax preparation platforms discussed in this article are online. H&R Block and TurboTax also have CDs as well as downloadable software.

This should be a banner year for taxpayers seeking free tax-preparation. But one key IRS program is under fire.