Which tax preparation chains are the best?
AI Visibility Ranking
Brands ordered by GenRank score for this question.
DirectionalQuestion-level figures rest on at most 6 answers per brand, so treat them as direction, not a verdict; the category ranking is the number to judge by. Scores are for the week of 2026-11-08.
| Rank | Brand | Named by | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | H&R Block | 6/6 | 97.0 |
| 2 | Jackson Hewitt | 6/6 | 75.4 |
| 3 | Liberty Tax | 6/6 | 66.8 |
| 4 | TurboTax | 4/6 | 44.0 |
| 5 | TaxSlayer | 3/6 | 34.0 |
| 6 | TaxAct | 2/6 | 25.8 |
| 7 | FreeTaxUSA | 2/6 | 15.6 |
| 8 | Cash App Taxes | 2/6 | 15.4 |
| 9 | Block Advisors | 1/6 | 10.0 |
| 10 | IRS VITA & TCE Sites | 1/6 | 9.0 |
Sources these answers cited
The sites each surface's answer cited this week. The logos are the surfaces that cited the site.
| Source | Cited by |
|---|---|
| irs.govpublic · Understanding tax return preparer credentials and qualifications | Internal Revenue Service |   2 surfaces |
| jacksonhewitt.comAffordable Tax Services & Tax Discounts - Jackson Hewitt | 2 surfaces |
| taxestoday.nettaxestoday.net |  2 surfaces |
| 1800accountant.com1800accountant.com | 1 surfaces |
| axiobench.comBest Tax Preparation | Fact-checked 2026 |  1 surfaces |
| cnbc.commedia · Best Tax Software of 2026 | 1 surfaces |
| consumervoice.orgOur Best Tax Preparation Services (Updated November 2026) | 1 surfaces |
| designrush.comTop Tax Preparation Companies in United States | 2026 - DesignRush | 1 surfaces |
| freetaxusa.comFree Federal Tax Filing (TurboTax Alternative) | FreeTaxUSA® |  1 surfaces |
| google.comportal · sit down with someone in person | 1 surfaces |
| hrblock.comhrblock.com | 1 surfaces |
| jdpower.com2025 U.S. Tax Preparation Satisfaction Study - JD Power | 1 surfaces |
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Rank trend
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