TaxPrepGuru
Federal tax clarity for every filing season
Track new IRS rules, learn the credits that matter, and pick software that fits — without the noise.
Federal tax changes
Stay current on brackets, deadlines, and law updates.
Tax year 2026
What's New for Tax Year 2026
Key U.S. federal tax changes for 2026 — brackets, deductions, credits, and post-TCJA planning notes. Verify all figures on IRS.gov.
Tax year 2026
Federal Tax Deadlines for 2026–2027
Key U.S. federal tax dates — estimated payments, filing deadlines, and extensions. Confirm exact dates on IRS.gov each year.
From the blog
Policy and filing-season commentary.
Popular guides
Plain-English help for common federal filing questions.
basics
How to Become a Tax Preparer or Enrolled Agent (EA)
U.S. path to preparing taxes for others — PTIN, IRS Annual Filing Season Program, state rules, and the Enrolled Agent exam and practice rights.
credits
Federal Tax Credits Overview
A plain-English overview of major U.S. federal tax credits — Child Tax Credit, EITC, education, energy, and more.
filing
Am I Required to File a Federal Tax Return?
Learn when U.S. taxpayers must file Form 1040 based on income, age, filing status, self-employment, and credits.
basics
How to File Your Federal Taxes: Step-by-Step
A clear walkthrough of filing a U.S. Form 1040 — gathering documents, choosing a method, e-filing, and what happens after you submit.
Tax software at a glance
Free editions, audit support, crypto, and live experts — side by side.
| Feature | TurboTax | H&R Block | TaxAct | TaxSlayer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $0 Free Edition | $0 Free Online | $0 Free Edition | $0 Simply Free |
| Live expert access | Premium | Premium | Premium | Premium |
| Cryptocurrency | Advanced | Basic | Basic | Basic |
Filing checklist
Documents to gather before you start.
Credits overview
CTC, EITC, education, energy, and more.
Deadline calendar
Estimates, filing, and extension dates.
Important disclaimer
TaxPrepGuru provides general educational information about U.S. federal taxes. We are not a CPA firm, Enrolled Agent practice, or law firm. Nothing on this site is tax, legal, or financial advice. Tax rules change; always confirm figures and forms on IRS.gov or with a qualified tax professional before filing.