TurboTax and H&R Block tax software is on sale to kick off tax season

You don’t technically have to file your taxes until April 15, but there are some valid reasons to file early. For starters, tax software is often cheaper up until the month before tax day because the demand is typically lower. You also don’t want to wait until the very last minute and risk your tax software crashing, causing you to miss the deadline. Plus, the sooner you file, the sooner you can get your refund (if you’re getting one).

Some people qualify to file their taxes for free, though TurboTax will make it difficult to find its totally free version. If you do have to use a paid version of tax services, you might as well get one at a discount. We found some on sale right now, including packages for homeowners, small business owners, and more. 

Also, it should go without saying, but all of these programs are for the 2019 tax year. They also all include both federal and state returns — it would likely cost you more to do both directly from TurboTax or H&R Block‘s websites.

Best for: if you’ve made donations or have mortgage interest, education expenses, medical expenses, or a lot of deductions

Perks: automatic W-2 import, each year’s data is saved and accessible throughout the year

Price: was $59.99, now $39.99 — available as disc or PC/Mac downloads

Best for: if you have stocks and bonds, mutual funds, employee stock plans, rental income and expenses, plus all the features from TurboTax deluxe

Perks: automatic W-2 import, each year’s data is saved and accessible throughout the year, guidance in setting up rental properties

Price: was $89.99, now $54.88 — available as disc or PC/Mac downloads

Best for: if you’re an independent contractor, freelancer, consultant, small business owner, or sole proprietor, plus all the features from TurboTax premier

Perks: automatic W-2 import, each year’s data is saved and accessible throughout the year, industry-specific deduction help

Price: was $99.99, now $64.99 — available as disc or PC/Mac downloads

Best for: if you’re a homeowner or investor, have real estate taxes or a health savings account (HSA), or have made donations

Perks: access to up to six years of returns, photo W-2 imports

Price: was $44.99, now $34.97 — available as disc or PC/Mac downloads

Best for: if you’re a freelancer, contractor, or investor, or have income from stock sales or rental property

Perks: expense tracking app integration plus all the features from H&R Block deluxe

Price: was $64.99, now $54.99 — available as disc or PC/Mac downloads

Best for: if you’re a small business owner or self-employed, have a home office or vehicle expenses

Perks: import Uber driver tax information plus all the features from H&R Block premium

Price: was $79.99, now $64.99 — available as PC download or disc

Happy tax season!