Can you recommend tax prep services for a remote worker filing in multiple states?

Yes — for a remote worker who may need to file in multiple states, you’ll want a service that can handle:

• Multi-state returns
• Remote/W-2 + 1099 income
• State residency and nonresident calculations
• Convenient document import
• Audit support or help from a tax pro, if your situation is messy

Here are good options, grouped by type:

Best overall DIY options

1. TurboTax Deluxe/Premier + TurboTax Live

Best for: straightforward returns with multiple state filings
Pros:

• Handles many state returns well
• Strong interview-style guidance
• Good import tools for W-2s, 1099s, brokerage data
• TurboTax Live adds access to a CPA/EA

Cons:

• Can get expensive, especially with multiple states
• Upsells can be annoying

2. H&R Block Online / Premium

Best for: people who want a simple interface and in-person backup
Pros:

• Supports multi-state filing
• Easier than some alternatives if you want human help
• Can escalate to tax pro support
• In-person offices available

Cons:

• Also can get pricey for multiple states
• Interface is a bit less polished than TurboTax for some users

3. FreeTaxUSA

Best for: budget-conscious filers with moderate complexity
Pros:

• Very inexpensive federal filing
• State returns cost extra, but still usually cheaper
• Supports multiple state returns
• Good for W-2 + 1099 + common deductions

Cons:

• Less hand-holding than TurboTax/H&R Block
• UI is simpler and less polished

Best if you want professional help

4. TurboTax Live Full Service

Best for: remote workers with several states, residency changes, or mixed income
Pros:

• A tax expert prepares the return for you
• Good if you worked in one state, lived in another, or moved midyear
• Helps reduce mistakes on state allocation

Cons:

• More expensive
• You still need to gather and upload documents

5. H&R Block Tax Pro Review / Full Service

Best for: people who want a tax professional without paying a CPA firm
Pros:

• Similar benefit to TurboTax Live
• Good for multi-state issues
• Easier access to human help than DIY alone

Cons:

• Costs more than DIY
• Quality can vary by preparer

6. A local CPA or enrolled agent

Best for: complicated state residency, nexus, equity comp, or freelance income
Pros:

• Best for complex situations
• Can advise on state residency, withholding, and estimated payments
• Useful if you had:
  • moved during the year
  • worked in multiple states
  • RSUs/options
  • self-employment income
  • state tax notices

Cons:

• More expensive
• You have to shop around

If you’re remote and filing multiple states, watch for these issues

A good service should help with:

• Resident vs. nonresident returns
• Part-year residency
• Allocating wages to the correct state
• Reciprocity agreements between states
• Credits for taxes paid to another state
• State withholding mismatches

Quick recommendation by scenario

• Simple remote worker, 2+ states, wants DIY: FreeTaxUSA
• Wants the easiest DIY with better guidance: TurboTax
• Wants decent help and maybe office support: H&R Block
• Has moved states, equity comp, or freelance income: Tax pro / CPA / enrolled agent

If you want, I can also give you:

1. a side-by-side comparison table, or
2. a recommendation based on your specific states, income type, and whether you moved.