FreeTaxUSA
7.8#1 in tax calculators$7.99 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitFreeTaxUSA vs SimpleFile
SimpleFile
6.5#7 in tax calculatorsFree planFree planWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | FreeTaxUSA | SimpleFile |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Investment income | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile access | FreeTaxUSA says its website is optimized for filing on a phone and requires no app. | web_only |
| Notable limits | The software does not support foreign employment income on Form 2555, nonresident alien returns, or customers or preparers living outside the United States when filing. | SimpleFile Digital does not support some deductions, including medical expenses and tuition expenses. |
| Rental income | Yes | No |
| Security | FreeTaxUSA says all data is encrypted, its physical servers have strict access controls and 24/7 monitoring, and it meets or exceeds IRS security requirements. | The CRA describes SimpleFile as secure. |
| Self-employment support | Yes | No |
| State filing | paid_add_on | included |
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
SimpleFile plans
- SimpleFileFree
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.
Pick SimpleFile if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.