Affordable Online Tax Filing
TaxSlayer is a budget-friendly alternative to TurboTax and H&R Block. Their Self-Employed plan covers Schedule C filers at roughly half the cost of major competitors.
| Feature | AlphaTax | TaxSlayer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99/year | $62 federal + $44/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 |
Budget-conscious freelancers with straightforward tax situations who want basic filing at low cost.
TaxSlayer is for filing only. AlphaTax optimizes your taxes all year with strategies that reduce what you owe.
TaxSlayer requires you to know your deductions. AlphaTax's AI proactively suggests deductions you might miss.
Retirement optimization, mileage comparison, quarterly estimates—TaxSlayer offers none of these planning features.
We believe in honest recommendations. Here's when TaxSlayer could be the right choice:
See how much you could save with strategic tax planning. Export to TaxSlayer or any filing service when ready.