Instead
7.4#1 in tax planning software$30 one-timeFree planWeb
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TaxSlayer Pro
7.1#6 in small business tax softwareFrom $1,395 a yeariOSWebmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Instead | TaxSlayer Pro |
|---|---|---|
| E-filing | Instead says it is IRS-approved and supports filing in 48 or more state jurisdictions, with local filing supported. | Each package includes free unlimited federal and state electronic filing. |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States | Augusta, Georgia, United States |
| Integrations | Google Drive, OneDrive, and Box are listed as live integrations with two-way sync, version tracking, and automatic folder mapping. | The company lists product partnerships for taxpayer audit protection, Experian-powered identity protection, tax education, tax research, and exam preparation. |
| Support | Terms state that standard support may use in-product help, websites, chat, email, video, phone and online communities. | Every software purchase includes year-round support in English and Spanish with no additional fees. |
Instead plans
- Instead PlatformFree
- Instead Agent$30, paid once
TaxSlayer Pro plans
- TaxSlayer Pro Classic$1,395 a year
- TaxSlayer Pro Web$1,595 a year
- TaxSlayer Pro Premium$1,695 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 TaxSlayer Pro if…
TaxSlayer Pro is aimed at professional tax preparers, accountants, and CPAs handling client returns. Pro Web suits preparers who want to access the software from multiple devices.