FreeTaxUSA
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VisitFreeTaxUSA vs TaxSlayer
What both publish
| Fact | FreeTaxUSA | TaxSlayer |
|---|---|---|
| Audit support | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2001 | 1965 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Provo, Utah, United States | Augusta, Georgia, United States |
| Investment income | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile access | FreeTaxUSA says its website is optimized for filing on a phone and requires no app. | web_and_mobile |
| Rental income | Yes | Yes |
| 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. | TaxSlayer lists AES-256 encryption for data in transit and at rest, multi-layer authentication, and a dedicated cybersecurity team. |
| Self-employment support | Yes | Yes |
| State filing | paid_add_on | paid_add_on |
| Support | Basic support is available by email and in-app support center, and the company says replies typically arrive within half an hour. | TaxSlayer offers year-round phone and email support for all package options; chat is available to Premium and Self-Employed users during operating hours. |
| Tax situations | The service supports income and deductions for investments, rental property, self-employment, education, home ownership, and dependents. | Its paid products support all IRS forms, credits, and deductions supported by the software, though business and other specialized situations may not be 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
TaxSlayer plans
- Simply FreeFree
- Classic$44.99, paid once
- Premium$64.99, paid once
- Self-Employed$74.99, paid once
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 TaxSlayer if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.