Common Offline Utility for ITR
6.6#6 in tax calculatorsFree planFree planmacOSWindows
VisitCommon Offline Utility for ITR vs FreeTaxUSA
FreeTaxUSA
7.8#1 in tax calculators$7.99 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Common Offline Utility for ITR | FreeTaxUSA |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Investment income | Yes | Yes |
| Rental income | Yes | Yes |
| Self-employment support | Yes | Yes |
| State filing | none | paid_add_on |
| Support | The e-Filing and Centralized Processing Center lists 1800 103 0025 and 1800 419 0025 for e-Filing and income-tax-return queries, 08:00–20:00 Monday to Friday. | Basic support is available by email and in-app support center, and the company says replies typically arrive within half an hour. |
Common Offline Utility for ITR plans
- Common Offline Utility (ITR 1,2,3 and ITR 4)Free
FreeTaxUSA plans
- Federal tax returnFree
- Deluxe Support$7.99, paid once
- State tax return$15.99, paid once
- Audit Defense$19.99, paid once
- Pro Support$64.99, paid once
Pick Common Offline Utility for ITR if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick FreeTaxUSA if…
It suits people filing federal returns with investment, rental, self-employment, education, home ownership, or dependent-related tax details. State filing is available as a paid add-on, and people living outside the United States are not supported.