For millions of taxpayers, choosing the right software for filing their returns comes down to a battle of TurboTax vs. TaxAct — or, if they want the option of face-to-face service, TaxAct vs.

It's happening again: I'm using TurboTax to file for the 2023 tax year. Despite taking the top off my tax refund -- the tax software isn't cheap -- it's worth the convenience. TurboTax updates yearly.