Best tax software for W-2 employees in 2025
One job, standard deduction, one state return. Free tiers often fit, but state fees vary a lot. Here's every service ranked by estimated total cost for this return.
Form 1040W-2 wagesIllinois return
Lowest estimate1Cash App TaxesFree · Do it yourself. Illinois return $0$0$54.99 less than the highest
Plans that can’t handle this return (2)
TurboTax Deluxe
- Illinois price not verified
TurboTax Premium
- Illinois price not verified
This ranking assumes
- One federal return
- One Illinois state return
- No paid expert assistance
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