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Every tool below is free, instant, and does not ask for your email. Use them, share them, and when you want a real person to take over, the quote is in writing before any work starts.
What-If Tax Calculator
Stock sale, side gig, or bonus: the estimated 2026 federal impact before you act.
OpenAverage Refund 2026
Official IRS season data: the average refund was $3,268. See what moves your number.
OpenYear-Round Membership
A tax office on call all year for $39 a month, with quarterly check-ins.
OpenPrice quote calculator
Our published starting prices for your exact situation, before you talk to anyone.
OpenDIY true cost calculator
Software tiers plus state fees plus your hours. The honest math of doing it yourself.
OpenRefund estimator
A quick read on where your refund is likely to land this year.
OpenPre-filing risk review
The checks we run before any return is transmitted, explained.
OpenReturn status tracker
Where your refund is, pulled from the IRS plus our internal stages.
OpenTax deadline calendar
Every federal deadline that matters this year, including quarterly estimates.
OpenState tax rates 2026
All 50 states: who taxes what, and what changed this year.
OpenHonest comparisons
Zero Fuss vs TurboTax, H&R Block, Jackson Hewitt, Liberty, Cash App, and DIY software.
OpenFree Second Look
Upload last years return; a real preparer checks it free for missed money.
OpenW-4 withholding tuner
Stop lending the IRS your paycheck. Land near zero on purpose.
OpenDocument checklist builder
The exact paperwork list for your situation, saved as you go.
OpenWhat-if tax calculator
Selling stock? Cashing out a 401(k)? See the federal tax hit first.
OpenRefund benchmark
Compare your refund to the official IRS national average.
OpenState income tax map
The 9 no-tax states, all 15 flat rates, and what changed for 2026.
OpenPlain-English glossary
Thirty tax terms, two sentences each, zero jargon.
OpenIRS letter decoder
Got a scary envelope? Decode any common IRS notice in plain English.
OpenSwitching guide
Leave TurboTax in about 20 minutes without losing your history.
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