Instead
7.4#1 in tax planning software$30, paid onceFree planWeb
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What both publish
| Fact | Instead | Tax Alpha |
|---|---|---|
| Support | Terms state that standard support may use in-product help, websites, chat, email, video, phone and online communities. | The Federal plan lists priority support, and the security page gives [email protected] for questions. |
Instead plans
- Instead PlatformFree
- Instead Agent$30, paid once
- Instead AgentPriced on request
Tax Alpha plans
- Federal$2,500 a year
- Federal + State$3,000 a year
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.
Pick Tax Alpha if…
Tax Alpha is for licensed tax professionals handling complex planning engagements, not individual taxpayers. It fits firms that need scenario analysis, strategy libraries, and client-ready proposals.