Filing a Kentucky return: what tax software costs
Most services charge separately for a Kentucky return, and free tiers don't always include it. Here are the estimated totals for federal plus Kentucky.
Simple W-2 return in Kentucky
| Service | Cheapest plan that fits | Estimated total |
|---|---|---|
| TurboTax | Free Edition, do it yourself | $0 Lowest |
| H&R Block | Free Online, do it yourself | $0 |
| TaxSlayer | Simply Free, do it yourself | $0 |
| Cash App Taxes | Free, do it yourself | $0 |
| FreeTaxUSA | Free federal, do it yourself | $15.99 |
| TaxAct | Free, do it yourself | $54.99 |
W-2 plus freelance income in Kentucky
| Service | Cheapest plan that fits | Estimated total |
|---|---|---|
| FreeTaxUSA | Free federal, do it yourself | $15.99 Lowest |
| TaxSlayer | Classic, do it yourself | $92.98 |
| H&R Block | Self-Employed, do it yourself | $179 |
| TurboTax | Premium: Kentucky price not verified | Can’t confirm |
| TaxAct | Deluxe: Freelance / business income support not verified | Can’t confirm |
| Cash App Taxes | Free: Self-employment tax support not verified | Can’t confirm |
Kentucky return fee at each service
The state fee across each service’s do-it-yourself plans.
| Service | Kentucky return |
|---|---|
| TurboTax | $0 |
| H&R Block | $0–$49 |
| TaxSlayer | $0–$47.99 |
| FreeTaxUSA | $15.99 |
| TaxAct | $54.99–$64.99 |
| Cash App Taxes | $0 |
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