The situation in India is far, far better than the one in the US. The Income Tax Department has provided free filing software since the mid-to-late 2000s. Earl

The situation in India is far, far better than the one in the US. The Income Tax Department has provided free filing software since the mid-to-late 2000s. Earlier it was Excel-based. Then they introduced Java-based tooling. Finally, they added in-browser filing for simpler returns (ITR 1). The problem in India, as always, is not the software, but the laws/rules. If your case is complex and you don't know all the applicable rules, you are going to need professional advice. And professionals have access to professional filing software.