US Services Tax and Accounting - PPC Market Share Analysis July 2026

Leveraging Adthena’s Whole Market View, this analysis explores recent trends in Google Ads for the US Tax and Accounting category from the last month. Our Data Analyst, Ask Arlo provides commentary on key findings.

Tax and Accounting – US

Google AI Overview visibility for Services Tax and Accounting US

See how often AIOs appear and how search intent is distributed across buying signals.

AIO Frequency

How often a Google AI overview appears on search terms relevant to this category.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 28.2854412233
71.7145587767
28%

Complex Query Frequency

A complex query is a longer, more detailed search that often contains multiple keywords, specific conditions, or multi-part questions.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 49
51
49%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 4%
Transactional 2%
Navigational 3%
Seasonal 0%
Local 1%
Problem Solving 46%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 US Services Tax and Accounting brands

Here are the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Clicks for the last month.

Share of Clicks - Last month
Share of Clicks - Last month
Domain Share of clicks
hrblock.com 33.81
freetaxusa.com 30.89
turbotax.intuit.com 11.73
taxact.com 4.55
forbes.com 2.44
1800accountant.com 0.99
e-file.com 0.93
aarp.org 0.92
top10taxreliefservices.com 0.6
libertytax.com 0.58
others 12.56
  • hrblock.com - 33.81%
  • freetaxusa.com - 30.89%
  • turbotax.intuit.com - 11.73%
  • taxact.com - 4.55%
  • forbes.com - 2.44%
  • 1800accountant.com - 0.99%
  • e-file.com - 0.93%
  • aarp.org - 0.92%
  • top10taxreliefservices.com - 0.6%
  • libertytax.com - 0.58%
  • others - 12.56%

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In the tax and accounting PPC landscape, H&R Block leads with 33.81% click share, followed by FreeTaxUSA at 30.89%. TurboTax holds 11.73%, while ‘others’ collectively capture 12.56%.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 US Services Tax and Accounting brands

Curious about your market position? Here you can see the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Spend for the last month. 

Share of Spend - Last Month
Share of Spend - Last Month
Date turbotax.intuit.com forbes.com hrblock.com freetaxusa.com taxact.com top10taxreliefservices.com xendoo.com optimataxrelief.com 1800accountant.com e-file.com
2026/07/01 13.19% 7.48% 5.56% 11.85% 9.51% 3.05% 1.5% 2.24% 2.46% 2.39%
2026/07/02 15.29% 9.06% 5.01% 11.33% 10.49% 3.04% 1.65% 1.3% 2.31% 2.6%
2026/07/03 16.93% 7.92% 5.28% 10.98% 8.53% 1.69% 1.45% 1.64% 1.5% 2.18%
2026/07/04 21.81% 7.38% 3.79% 10.05% 9.95% 1.35% 1.7% 1.53% 2.92% 2.15%
2026/07/05 18.92% 7.1% 4.74% 10.91% 12.7% 1.13% 1.95% 0.72% 1.9% 2.61%
2026/07/06 14.63% 7.53% 8.67% 11.33% 10.38% 3.42% 1.44% 1.23% 1.08% 3.29%
2026/07/07 15.06% 9.31% 11.72% 8.46% 10.98% 2.82% 1.59% 0.77% 0.91% 2.76%
2026/07/08 14.84% 12.05% 10.35% 7.64% 11.67% 1.61% 1.49% 1.07% 2.56% 1.79%
2026/07/09 15.62% 9.9% 13.49% 10.95% 10.77% 2.27% 1.57% 0.78% 2.58% 2.19%
2026/07/10 12.93% 14.09% 13.83% 6.57% 8.81% 3.11% 1.77% 1.55% 1.68% 1.22%
2026/07/11 19.38% 10.29% 9.37% 8.26% 7.61% 1.81% 2.27% 1.93% 2.36% 1.61%
2026/07/12 18.37% 10.2% 10.9% 8.96% 6.91% 1.9% 1.97% 1.93% 2.41% 1.58%
2026/07/13 15.93% 6.24% 13.94% 8.26% 6.42% 3.58% 1.37% 1.29% 4.44% 1.32%
2026/07/14 16.21% 6.79% 17.12% 7.91% 7.08% 3.97% 1.62% 1.67% 3.2% 1.92%
2026/07/15 15.81% 9.95% 18.85% 5.53% 5.33% 3.47% 1.84% 0.98% 2.01% 1.22%
2026/07/16 14.14% 14.54% 15.77% 5.39% 5.18% 4.97% 1.56% 1.73% 2.43% 0.91%
2026/07/17 15.04% 12.37% 17.72% 4.89% 5.82% 3.95% 1.88% 1.82% 1.61% 0.92%
2026/07/18 14.49% 10.68% 20.42% 5.5% 6.61% 2.07% 1.49% 2.71% 2.23% 1.14%
2026/07/19 18.58% 12.83% 20.19% 3.37% 4.81% 1.67% 1.56% 2.74% 1.7% 0.81%
2026/07/20 19.18% 12.25% 19.71% 3.92% 3.96% 3.07% 1.41% 2.85% 2.11% 0.96%
2026/07/21 16.14% 6.76% 17.05% 7.87% 7.05% 3.96% 1.62% 1.66% 3.19% 1.91%
2026/07/22 18.54% 10.19% 13.06% 7.72% 6.78% 2.94% 1.58% 2.14% 3.2% 0.9%
2026/07/23 15.7% 8.62% 13.89% 6.59% 7.41% 3.77% 1.37% 2.7% 2.73% 0.7%
2026/07/24 16.23% 9.14% 12.75% 8.66% 7.02% 2.37% 1.81% 1.7% 2.97% 1.04%
2026/07/25 19.16% 9.55% 13.09% 7.8% 6.19% 2.52% 1.92% 2.23% 2.34% 1.31%
2026/07/26 19.12% 7.82% 11.64% 7.03% 7.23% 2.85% 2.08% 1.42% 3.05% 1.01%
2026/07/27 21.03% 9.34% 11.07% 7.9% 6.55% 2.8% 2.04% 1.65% 2.22% 1.15%
2026/07/28 21.43% 9.82% 9.46% 7.18% 5.91% 2.82% 1.65% 1.4% 1.96% 1.29%
2026/07/29 19.3% 8.28% 8.99% 7.72% 5.66% 3.17% 1.68% 1.99% 3.63% 1.57%
2026/07/30 21.51% 9.65% 10.86% 5.91% 5.12% 3.58% 1.89% 2.56% 2.08% 1.14%
2026/07/31 16.39% 10.92% 8.68% 5.76% 5.14% 2.98% 2.41% 2.36% 1.93% 1.17%
  • turbotax.intuit.com
  • forbes.com
  • hrblock.com
  • freetaxusa.com
  • taxact.com
  • top10taxreliefservices.com
  • xendoo.com
  • optimataxrelief.com
  • 1800accountant.com
  • e-file.com

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In July 2026, TurboTax led with a fluctuating spend share, peaking at 21.81% on July 4th. H&R Block surged mid-month, reaching 20.42% on July 18th. Forbes and FreeTaxUSA showed moderate stability, while TaxAct and others maintained lower shares. The month concluded with TurboTax still dominant.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for US Services Tax and Accounting

Ever wondered how many competitors you’re up against in your industry? Well look no further, here we can see the number of advertisers bidding over the last month. 

Competitor Count - Last month
Competitor Count - Last month
Date Competitor Count
2026/07/01 531
2026/07/02 545
2026/07/03 548
2026/07/04 546
2026/07/05 544
2026/07/06 539
2026/07/07 536
2026/07/08 528
2026/07/09 497
2026/07/10 505
2026/07/11 497
2026/07/12 497
2026/07/13 517
2026/07/14 501
2026/07/15 506
2026/07/16 511
2026/07/17 513
2026/07/18 527
2026/07/19 513
2026/07/20 505
2026/07/21 501
2026/07/22 553
2026/07/23 572
2026/07/24 577
2026/07/25 575
2026/07/26 580
2026/07/27 544
2026/07/28 546
2026/07/29 547
2026/07/30 545
2026/07/31 547

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July began with 531 advertisers, peaking at 580 mid-month. A slight decline followed, ending at 547.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for US Services Tax and Accounting

Here we’re looking at the Top 10 biggest industry movers by market share gains and losses for the last 30 days.

Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Name Market Trend
freetaxusa.com 2.36%
creditkarma.com 0.69%
turbotax.intuit.com 0.48%
optimataxrelief.com 0.16%
intuit.com 0.14%
legalzoom.com -0.21%
aarp.org -0.23%
e-file.com -0.33%
taxact.com -1.17%
hrblock.com -1.88%

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Freetaxusa.com surged with a 2.36% click share increase, while hrblock.com faced a 1.88% decline.

Campaign Efficiency

US Services Tax and Accounting Share of Impressions

Take a look at the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Impressions over the last month.

Date hrblock.com turbotax.intuit.com freetaxusa.com forbes.com taxact.com aarp.org top10taxreliefservices.com e-file.com 1800accountant.com legalzoom.com
2026/07/01 15.89% 13.8% 17.23% 4.22% 7.97% 2.72% 1.44% 2.29% 1.73% 2.08%
2026/07/02 13.59% 15.08% 15.9% 5.08% 8.83% 1.36% 2% 2.28% 1.85% 2.44%
2026/07/03 12.42% 15.81% 16.38% 4.5% 8.5% 1.92% 0.95% 2.31% 1.15% 2.34%
2026/07/04 11.67% 20.33% 13.07% 4.47% 8.45% 2.24% 0.55% 2.1% 2.29% 2.37%
2026/07/05 10.7% 17.99% 15.62% 3.98% 10.37% 3.34% 0.36% 2.49% 1.35% 1.69%
2026/07/06 20.24% 12.78% 15.67% 4.13% 9.13% 1.97% 1.97% 3.03% 0.69% 1.39%
2026/07/07 19.86% 13.91% 9.82% 6.77% 10.09% 1.44% 1.48% 2.78% 0.63% 3.35%
2026/07/08 18.45% 13.99% 12.86% 8% 11.12% 1.98% 0.72% 1.94% 1.67% 0.88%
2026/07/09 21.52% 12.43% 19.08% 4.68% 9.38% 1.87% 0.78% 2.16% 1.88% 0.96%
2026/07/10 18.83% 11.74% 14.94% 9.3% 8.18% 3.09% 2.08% 1.24% 1.26% 0.87%
2026/07/11 14.14% 15.86% 17.85% 5.63% 7.32% 2.76% 0.77% 1.77% 1.79% 2.11%
2026/07/12 15.98% 16.88% 16.52% 5.21% 6.92% 4.21% 0.63% 1.55% 2.17% 0.49%
2026/07/13 20.21% 14.21% 14% 3.44% 5.74% 2.88% 1.88% 1.47% 3.13% 2.61%
2026/07/14 22.37% 14.97% 14.64% 3.74% 6.98% 1.81% 2.35% 2.66% 2.28% 1.66%
2026/07/15 24.76% 14.52% 9.75% 7.64% 4.49% 3.16% 2.46% 1.38% 1.48% 0.39%
2026/07/16 16.74% 13.19% 10.79% 12.69% 5.6% 2.33% 4.02% 1.08% 2.45% 0.48%
2026/07/17 20.61% 15.04% 11.8% 9.5% 5.83% 1.41% 2.35% 1.45% 1.17% 0.17%
2026/07/18 23.27% 13.1% 12.7% 7.67% 6.71% 1.52% 1% 1.6% 1.85% 0.24%
2026/07/19 23.3% 16.25% 9.71% 9.36% 4.56% 1.35% 0.78% 0.98% 1.53% 2.33%
2026/07/20 23.11% 16.95% 12.5% 8.06% 4.29% 1.79% 1.71% 1.23% 1.83% 0.3%
2026/07/21 22.37% 14.97% 14.64% 3.74% 6.98% 1.81% 2.35% 2.66% 2.28% 1.66%
2026/07/22 15.59% 16.46% 17.16% 6.48% 6.72% 1.9% 1.91% 0.96% 2.5% 1.28%
2026/07/23 18.65% 14.97% 15.31% 5.9% 7.23% 2.11% 2.11% 0.78% 2.27% 0.52%
2026/07/24 18.15% 14.26% 17.59% 5.1% 7.88% 1.84% 1.36% 1.23% 2.06% 1.08%
2026/07/25 20.32% 16.27% 14.2% 5.52% 5.54% 1.53% 1.12% 1.46% 1.77% 0.56%
2026/07/26 14.69% 17.47% 15.13% 4.89% 7.58% 1.44% 1.54% 1.09% 2.24% 0.57%
2026/07/27 13.66% 19.26% 14.77% 6.38% 6.61% 2.03% 1.42% 1.4% 1.9% 0.78%
2026/07/28 15.91% 20.32% 12.25% 6.65% 6.13% 1.47% 1.69% 1.5% 1.54% 0.41%
2026/07/29 14.15% 17.66% 13.5% 5.91% 5.92% 1.78% 2.01% 2.25% 3.15% 1.22%
2026/07/30 17.57% 18.41% 12.09% 6.17% 5.13% 1.72% 2.04% 1.34% 1.76% 0.5%
2026/07/31 13.88% 13.71% 13.68% 7.42% 4.92% 3.93% 1.61% 1.55% 1.53% 0.41%
  • hrblock.com
  • turbotax.intuit.com
  • freetaxusa.com
  • forbes.com
  • taxact.com
  • aarp.org
  • top10taxreliefservices.com
  • e-file.com
  • 1800accountant.com
  • legalzoom.com

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In July 2026, hrblock.com saw fluctuating impressions, peaking mid-month at 24.76%. Turbotax.intuit.com maintained a steady presence, while freetaxusa.com experienced a dip. Forbes.com and taxact.com showed moderate activity. The month ended with hrblock.com leading.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for US Services Tax and Accounting

Ever wondered how your rivals’ ads are doing? Here we can see the top-performing ads in the industry over the last month.

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for US Services Tax and Accounting - Last month
  1. 1
    Updated Tax Brackets in 2026 https://www.aarp.org › money-tax › tax-brackets

    Here's What You Should Know — Compare Your 2026 Tax Bracket vs. Your 2025 Tax Bracket To See What's Been Adjusted. Knowing The Tax Brackets For 2026 Can Help You Implement Smart Tax Strategies. Learn More.

  2. 2
    FreeTaxUSA Login https://www.freetaxusa.com

    FreeTaxUSA® Official Site — FreeTaxUSA® - free online tax filing for federal returns. E-file your tax return directly to the IRS...

  3. 3
    H&R Block® Official Site | Extended Hours Available https://www.hrblock.com › official-site

    Complicated Taxes? H&R Block Helps You To Get All The Credits & Deductions You Deserved. H&R Block® Offers A Wide Range Of Tax Prep Services To Help You Get Your Maximum Refund.

  4. 4
    What Is a W-9 Form, and When Do I Need One? - What Is a W-9 Form https://www.legalzoom.com

    The taxpayer information on a W-9 is used by a business to report to the IRS on payments made to independent contractors and other vendors.

  5. 5
    E-File Directly To The IRS | We've Got You Covered https://turbotax.intuit.com › file-now

    No Matter What Your Tax Situation Is, TurboTax® Has You Covered. Start Filing Today.

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In the competitive world of tax services, AARP.org stands out by educating users on future tax brackets, empowering them with strategic insights. FreeTaxUSA.com offers a seamless, cost-free federal tax filing experience. H&R Block emphasizes comprehensive support for complex tax scenarios, ensuring maximum refunds. LegalZoom.com clarifies the W-9 form’s significance for businesses. TurboTax promises comprehensive coverage for diverse tax situations, encouraging immediate action.

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