TaxSlayer
The facts below are what the maker publishes about TaxSlayer, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From TaxSlayer's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Simply Free | Free | Free federal return for those who qualify · Form 1040 and limited credits · one free state return; each additional state return is $47.99 |
| Classic | $44.99, paid once | All major tax forms · all filing statuses and income types · W-2 and 1099 import · per federal return; state additional |
| Premium | $64.99, paid once | Skip-the-line priority phone and email support · live chat · Ask a Tax Pro · per federal return; state additional |
| Self-Employed | $74.99, paid once | 1099 and Schedule C guidance · access to tax pros with self-employed expertise · quarterly estimated payment reminders · per federal return; state additional |
The facts
Each one read from TaxSlayer's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Audit support
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Import
- The product listing includes W-2 and 1099 import, and support instructions say users can upload a PDF copy of a W-2.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Investment income
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Limits
- The listed prices are guides; actual pricing is determined at print or e-file and may change without notice.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Mobile access
- web_and_mobilechecked 20 Sep 2026
- Mobile filing
- The mobile app lets users prepare and file federal and state taxes from a smartphone or tablet.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- TaxSlayer provides forms, calculations, and resources to prepare and electronically file federal and state tax returns.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Rental income
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- Security
- TaxSlayer lists AES-256 encryption for data in transit and at rest, multi-layer authentication, and a dedicated cybersecurity team.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Self-employed users
- TaxSlayer describes Self-Employed as suited to contractors, 1099 filers, side hustlers, and self-employed taxpayers.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Self-employment support
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
- State filing
- paid_add_onchecked 20 Sep 2026
- Support
- TaxSlayer offers year-round phone and email support for all package options; chat is available to Premium and Self-Employed users during operating hours.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Tax professionals
- TaxSlayer says it is IRS-approved tax filing software and electronically sends submitted returns to the IRS for processing.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Tax situations
- Its paid products support all IRS forms, credits, and deductions supported by the software, though business and other specialized situations may not be included.checked 11 Oct 2026
The company
- Company age
- TaxSlayer's parent company was established in 1965, and its individual tax software launched in 1998.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Company headquarters
- TaxSlayer is headquartered in Augusta, Georgia.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1965checked 23 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Augusta, Georgia, United Stateschecked 23 Sep 2026
Money
- Free eligibility
- Simply Free is limited to eligible taxpayers and includes a federal return; eligibility depends on age, income, credits, and deductions.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
Alternatives to TaxSlayer
- 1
WISO Steuer
Free planAndroidiOSWebLinux9.0From €35.99 a year - 2
TurboTax Canada
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI9.0C$27 one-time - 3
EZTax
Free planAndroidiOSWebWindows8.9Free plan - 4
TaxDown
Free planAndroidiOSWeb8.8From €35 a year - 5
Taxfix
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.7Free plan - 6
Quicko
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.7From ₹4,999 a year