Blue J
6.2#10 in tax research softwareFrom $1,498 a yearWeb
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What both publish
| Fact | Blue J | Instead |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | Blue J describes its Individual Plan as best for sole practitioners and its Team Plan as best for firms with multiple tax professionals. | The product is presented for CPA firms, tax preparers, corporate tax teams, family offices, businesses, and high net worth individuals. |
| Support | Team plans include dedicated customer support, guided onboarding and training, and firm-wide usage insights. | Terms state that standard support may use in-product help, websites, chat, email, video, phone and online communities. |
Blue J plans
- Individual Plan$1,498 a year
- Team PlanPriced on request
Instead plans
- Instead PlatformFree
- Instead Agent$30, paid once
Pick Blue J if…
Blue J suits sole practitioners and tax professionals researching US federal and state and local tax questions. Team plans are intended for firms with multiple tax professionals.
Pick Instead if…
Instead is presented for CPA firms, tax preparers, corporate tax teams, family offices, businesses, and high net worth individuals. It may suit teams that need support across the listed return types and want to review work before filing.