If you are planning to face the tax season on your own, TurboTax and its Deluxe edition are the best tax software options available, write Mark Smirniotis and Kevin Purdy for The Wirecutter.

TurboTax has been The Wirecutter’s top pick of tax software for five years in a row. It is as close as you can come to spending time with an expert, without paying by the hour!

In fact, TurboTax ensures that the whole process is as painless as possible with its attractive interface, logical topic organization, and conversational tone.

The program asks all the right questions and makes it simple to complete your taxes by using clear language and a painless interface. It also catches mistakes and offers concise explanations of intricate tax terms.

In addition to the free version for filing personal taxes, TurboTax also offers a Deluxe version that focuses on W-2 and interest/dividend income in addition to Schedule A. This means that to uncover as many deductions as possible, you should opt for this version.

At $59.99 for federal taxes and $39.99 per state, it is also the best value for money.