Mid-Price Tax Filing
TaxAct sits between budget options like TaxSlayer and premium software like TurboTax. It offers solid self-employed tax filing with good support at moderate pricing.
| Feature | AlphaTax | TaxAct |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99/year | $75 federal + $55/state for Self-Employed |
| 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 |
Self-employed filers who want better support than budget options but don't want to pay TurboTax prices.
TaxAct files your taxes. AlphaTax plans your taxes to minimize what you owe. Use both together for best results.
Retirement planning, mileage comparison, quarterly estimates, entity planning—all features TaxAct doesn't offer.
TaxAct is useful in April. AlphaTax helps you save money every month of the year.
We believe in honest recommendations. Here's when TaxAct could be the right choice:
See how much you could save with strategic tax planning. Export to TaxAct or any filing service when ready.