Instead vs X.TAX Business Tax
| Instead | X.TAX Business Tax | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web | api, Web |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Business entity support | Individuals (1040), C corporations (1120), S corporations (1120-S), partnerships (1065), trusts and estates (1041) | Partnerships and multi-member LLCs (Form 1065); S corporations (Form 1120-S); C corporations (Form 1120) |
| Federal e-file | Yes | Yes |
| State e-file | Yes | Yes |
| Prior-year import | Yes | Yes |
| Included state returns | — | 0 returns |
| Bookkeeping imports | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Small Business Tax Software. On Everything Xiaomi, Instead scores higher on our published basis.