FreeTaxUSA
7.8#1 in tax calculators$7.99 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitFreeTaxUSA vs TurboTax
What both publish
| Fact | FreeTaxUSA | TurboTax |
|---|---|---|
| Audit support | Yes | Eligible customers receive one-on-one question-and-answer support; representation costs extra. |
| Founded | 2001 | 1983 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Provo, Utah, United States | Mountain View, California, 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 |
| Self-employment support | Yes | Yes |
| State filing | paid_add_on | State filing is free with Free Edition and additional with Deluxe. |
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
TurboTax plans
- Free EditionFree
- Do It Yourself Deluxe$79 a month
- Do It Yourself Premium$139 a month
- Expert Assist Premium$209 a month
- TurboTax Mobile Free OfferFree
- TurboTax Free EditionFree
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 TurboTax if…
It may suit people who want tax preparation across web, mobile or desktop, including those with self-employment, investment or rental income. Users with more complex returns can consider the paid options or expert assistance.