Can you recommend a tax return software for filing federal and state returns during tax season?

Yes — here are some solid tax return software options for filing federal and state returns during tax season, depending on your situation:

Good all-around choices

• TurboTax
  Best for ease of use and guided filing. Strong support for federal and state returns, but usually one of the more expensive options.

• H&R Block
  Good balance of usability and price. Offers both online and desktop versions, with solid support for many tax situations.

• TaxAct
  Often cheaper than TurboTax and H&R Block. Good for straightforward federal/state filings, though the interface is a bit less polished.

Best for more advanced or price-sensitive filers

• FreeTaxUSA
  Very affordable for federal filing; state filing is usually low-cost. Great for simple to moderately complex returns.

• Cash App Taxes
  Free for federal and state returns, but support for more complex tax situations can be limited.

Best for self-employed or small business

• TurboTax Self-Employed
• H&R Block Self-Employed
• TaxAct Self-Employed
  These are better if you have freelance income, business deductions, or 1099 income.

If you want professional-level software

• Intuit ProConnect
• Drake Tax
• Lacerte These are more often used by tax professionals, but can be great if your return is complex.

Quick recommendation

• Simple return, lowest cost: FreeTaxUSA or Cash App Taxes
• Best ease of use: TurboTax
• Good middle ground: H&R Block
• Cheapest paid option: TaxAct

If you want, I can also recommend the best software based on your filing status — for example:

• single / married
• W-2 only
• self-employed
• rental property
• investments
• multi-state return