Many tax filers find tax-preparation software to be very useful, and most tax software is simple to use, cost-efficient (especially when compared to the cost of hiring a certified public accountant, ...

Aly J. Yale is a contributing writer for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, covering various personal finance topics, including investing, homebuying, loans and more. It's officially tax ...

When it comes to taxes, the rules on income, deductions and credits are complicated enough. Then comes the guesswork about tax preparation: How much should someone pay for tax-prep software or an ...

Certified public accountants may become harder to find for tax preparation services as a number of CPAs are retiring and fewer young people are entering the profession. Even though April 15 is fast ...

The IRS is moving further into the tax-prep business this year with a free filing system that could save taxpayers from hiring accountants or paying for commercial tax-prep software. The agency begins ...