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Verdict
TurboTax Self-Employed ($129 federal + $59/state) and H&R Block Self-Employed ($85 federal + $37/state) are both strong options for self-employed filers. TurboTax has better deduction-finding features for freelancers but costs significantly more. TaxAct Self-Employed ($64.99 federal + $39.99/state) is a budget-friendly alternative. For freelancers who want to minimize costs, FreeTaxUSA handles Schedule C at no federal cost ($14.99 state).
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