Best Free Tax Filing Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.8 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our free tax filing list covers 247+ iPhone apps updated through November 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Free Tax Filing Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1TurboTax: File Your Tax ReturnTurboTax: File Your Tax ReturnFree4.8★ (938K)YesNoNov 2026
2IRSIRSFree4.6★ (14K)NoNoNov 2026
3H&R Block Tax Prep: File TaxesH&R Block Tax Prep: File TaxesFree4.8★ (116K)NoNoNov 2026
4TaxSlayer: File your taxesTaxSlayer: File your taxesFree4.8★ (21K)YesNoNov 2026
5MyBlock: Tax Docs & RefundMyBlock: Tax Docs & RefundFree4.6★ (58K)NoNoNov 2026
6Keeper: Tax Filing & ExpensesKeeper: Tax Filing & ExpensesFree4.8★ (13K)YesNoNov 2026
7Elite Tax FilingElite Tax FilingFree—NoNoMay 2026
8E-file Tax Filing AppE-file Tax Filing AppFree5.0★ (2)NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Free Tax Filing

TurboTax: File Your Tax Return#1

TurboTax: File Your Tax Return by Intuit Inc.

E-file Taxes & Get Your Refund
Editor's Choice
💰 Finance
4.8😞(938K ratings)
FreeAds
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Easily file your taxes with expert assistance or on your own. Upload documents quickly, get real-time updates from tax professionals, and explore a free option for simple returns. Get your maximum refund faster.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful guidance
  • 💡 Useful features like photo import
  • 🚀 Fast processing

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Unexpected fees and charges
  • 🐛 Technical issues and bugs
  • 👎 Poor customer support
  • 💰 Overpriced for basic services
IRS#2

IRS by Internal Revenue Service

The official IRS app
Strong Contender
💰 Finance
4.6😞(14K ratings)
Free
#77in Finance
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Access your IRS account securely from your mobile device to view your balance, make payments, and check your refund status. You can also access tax records, view notices, and manage your profile. Guest access allows checking refunds and finding tax preparation assistance.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 💰 Helps with tax payments
  • 🔍 Provides refund status updates
  • ⏱️ Convenient for checking tax info

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent errors and glitches
  • 📱 Limited functionality compared to website
  • 🔒 Security/authentication issues
  • 🕰️ Slow/delayed updates
H&R Block Tax Prep: File Taxes#3

H&R Block Tax Prep: File Taxes by HRB Tax Group, Inc.

E-file your 2025 Tax Return
Worth Considering
💰 Finance
4.8😐(116K ratings)
Free
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Easily file your taxes from your mobile device. Upload last year's return to auto-populate up to 80 fields. Get personalized help from tax experts or use self-guided resources. Track your refund in real-time.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Comprehensive tax filing
  • 🚀 Helpful tax professionals
  • 🚀 Maximizes tax refund
  • 🚀 Convenient mobile app
  • 🚀 Seamless process

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 🔍 Lack of customer support
  • 💰 Expensive for some features
  • 🤔 Confusing pricing and policies
  • 🤯 Frustrating user experience

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FAQ about Free Tax Filing

What are the best free tax filing apps for iPhone?
TurboTax: File Your Tax Return tops our free tax filing apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 938K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
TurboTax: File Your Tax Return shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 247+ free tax filing apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.