# What Claude (Anthropic) with web search answered for tax preparation software (freelancers) on 2026-09-10

## In short

On 2026-09-10, Claude (Anthropic) with web search was asked "best tax preparation software for freelancers". It named 11 brands, in this order: TurboTax, TurboTax Premium, FreeTaxUSA, TaxSlayer, TaxSlayer Self-Employed, H&R Block.

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Question | best tax preparation software for freelancers |
| Asked on | 2026-09-10 |
| Engine | Claude (Anthropic) with web search |
| Model | claude-opus-5 |
| Brands named | 11 |
| Sources cited | 12 |
| Audience | freelancers |
| Coverage | Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included. |
| Last verified | 2026-09-10 |

Page: https://bikoosh.com/answers/s/tax-preparation-software-freelancers-2026-09-10
Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included.

## The answer, as recorded

Asked on 2026-09-10 through Claude (Anthropic) with web search (model claude-opus-5).

> For a US freelancer filing a Schedule C, here's the order I'd recommend them in:
> 
> 1. **TurboTax Premium (formerly Self-Employed)**: Best if you want to be walked through everything. It goes through Schedule C line by line in plain English, covering home office, vehicle, health insurance and retirement deductions. It's also the most expensive option. ([zenithfinancialadvisors.com](https://zenithfinancialadvisors.com/best/best-tax-prep-software-for-freelancers), [unlike.net](https://unlike.net/best-tax-software-self-employed-2026/))
> 
> 2. **FreeTaxUSA**: Best value for most sole proprietors and single-member LLCs whose records are in order. Federal filing, including Schedule C, is free, and state returns are about $15.99. You get less hand-holding than with TurboTax. ([primewayfcu.com](https://www.primewayfcu.com/blog/turbotax-vs-hr-block-vs-taxact-vs-taxslayer-vs-freetaxusa-vs-cash-app-taxes), [ifeeltech.com](https://ifeeltech.com/blog/tax-software-small-business-turbotax-hrblock-freetaxusa))
> 
> 3. **TaxSlayer Self-Employed**: A good middle option. You get access to tax pros who know self-employment, extra help with 1099s and Schedule C, and reminders for quarterly estimated payments al

## Brands named, in the order the engine gave

| Position | Brand | How it was named |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TurboTax | recommended |
| 2 | TurboTax Premium | recommended |
| 3 | FreeTaxUSA | recommended |
| 4 | TaxSlayer | recommended |
| 5 | TaxSlayer Self-Employed | recommended |
| 6 | H&R Block | recommended |
| 7 | H&R Block Self-Employed | recommended |
| 8 | Cash App Taxes | recommended |
| 9 | TaxAct | recommended |
| 10 | S-corp | recommended |
| 11 | TaxAct Business | mentioned |

## Sources the engine cited

- https://zenithfinancialadvisors.com/best/best-tax-prep-software-for-freelancers (other)
- https://unlike.net/best-tax-software-self-employed-2026/ (other)
- https://www.primewayfcu.com/blog/turbotax-vs-hr-block-vs-taxact-vs-taxslayer-vs-freetaxusa-vs-cash-app-taxes (other)
- https://ifeeltech.com/blog/tax-software-small-business-turbotax-hrblock-freetaxusa (other)
- https://smartasset.com/taxes/taxslayer-review (other)
- https://money.usnews.com/personal-finance/tax-software/reviews/taxslayer (other)
- https://www.taxslayer.com/products/product-pricing/ (vendor)
- https://www.biztoolkit.co/post/best-tax-software-for-freelancers-in-2026-self-employment-tax-made-easy (other)
- https://thecollegeinvestor.com/15201/comparing-prices-turbotax-hr-block-tax-act/ (other)
- https://www.forbes.com/advisor/taxes/cash-app-taxes-review/ (other)
- https://cash.app/taxes (other)
- https://www.taxact.com/taxes-online/taxact-vs-competitors (vendor)

The question page: https://bikoosh.com/answers/q/tax-preparation-software/freelancers

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