CNBC Select has run more than a dozen tax software programs through their paces to find the best in a variety of categories.

Tax software evolves year to year, and your needs may have too. Whether you’re filing a simple W-2 return or managing freelance income and deductions, there’s a platform that fits. Read Next: 3 Sneaky ...

My top pick right now, is the EaseUS ToDo Backup, followed closely by Acronis True Image, and AOMEI Backupper, which are also ...