The Market Leader in Tax Filing
TurboTax Self-Employed is designed for freelancers and 1099 contractors who need comprehensive tax filing. Owned by Intuit (makers of QuickBooks), it offers seamless integration with other Intuit products and provides step-by-step guidance through the filing process.
| Feature | AlphaTax | TurboTax |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99/year | $129 federal + $59/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 | Standard only |
| Quarterly Estimates | Real-time + Strategy | Basic |
| AI Deduction Discovery | ||
| Bank Sync | Coming Soon | |
| Tax Filing Included |
Freelancers who want a trusted brand with comprehensive filing and don't mind paying premium pricing.
Get 24/7 personalized tax guidance from Alex, our AI assistant. Ask any tax question and get instant, situation-specific answers. TurboTax charges extra for live help.
AlphaTax analyzes your situation and shows exact dollar savings for each strategy. TurboTax just files what you give it.
Compare Simplified Method vs Actual Expenses with detailed breakdowns. AlphaTax recommends whichever saves more—TurboTax only asks yes/no.
Compare SEP IRA vs Solo 401k vs Traditional vs Roth with growth projections. TurboTax doesn't offer retirement planning.
We believe in honest recommendations. Here's when TurboTax could be the right choice:
Read our comprehensive blog post with detailed analysis, pricing breakdowns, and use case recommendations.
Read Full Comparison ArticleSee how much you could save with strategic tax planning. Export to TurboTax or any filing service when ready.