Bookkeeping with Human Touch
Bench combines software with a dedicated bookkeeping team that reconciles your books monthly. Tax filing is available as an add-on. It's designed for small business owners who want to outsource bookkeeping entirely.
| Feature | AlphaTax | Bench |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99/year | $299-$499/month for bookkeeping + tax |
| AI Tax Assistant (Alex) | 24/7 AI Assistant | |
| Personalized AI Strategies | $ Savings Shown | |
| Home Office Calculator | Simplified vs Actual | Basic |
| Year-Round Planning | ||
| Retirement Optimization | SEP/401k/Roth | |
| Mileage Tracking | Standard vs Actual | |
| Quarterly Estimates | Real-time + Strategy | |
| AI Deduction Discovery | ||
| Bank Sync | Coming Soon | |
| Tax Filing Included |
Small businesses with significant revenue who need full bookkeeping services, not just tax software.
AlphaTax costs $99/year vs Bench at $3,600+/year. Unless you need full bookkeeping services, AlphaTax provides better value.
Bench focuses on bookkeeping (organizing finances). AlphaTax focuses on tax optimization (reducing what you owe).
Retirement optimization, mileage comparison, quarterly estimates—tax strategy tools Bench doesn't offer.
We believe in honest recommendations. Here's when Bench could be the right choice:
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