TaxACT Alternatives

TaxACT is described as 'Prepares, prints, and e-files U.S. federal and state income taxes for individuals, small businesses, and freelancers, with free and paid plans for complex returns' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to TaxACT for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, iPhone, iPad, Mac and Windows apps. The best TaxACT alternative is TaxFreeway, which is free. Other great apps like TaxACT are Intuit TurboTax, Deductible.me, Open Tax Solver and WageFiling.com.

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    • Powerful tax software to easily handle all tax situations supported by CRA NETFILE with no exclusion. For instance, self-employment income/deductions, rental income/deductions, capital gain/loss, unlimited number of tax slips (T3, T4, T5, etc.), and much more.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
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  1. Intuit TurboTax icon
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    TurboTax is the #1-rated, best-selling tax software. Free Edition includes free IRS efile. Easily prepare your tax return and file income taxes online.

    18 Intuit TurboTax alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  2. Deductible.me helps you track donations throughout the year so you can maximize your tax deductions, without scrambling at tax time.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  3. OpenTaxSolver (OTS) is a free program for calculating Tax Form entries and tax-owed or refund-due, such as Federal or State personal income taxes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  4. Instantly Prepare, Generate and e-File 1099-MISC Forms, Corrections and Past Year Forms. No Forms or Software Required - IRS Approved.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  5. Pigly icon
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    We are your reliable source for all things related to personal finance. Our calculators make running the numbers fun and simple, aiding you in making smart financial decisions. We provide a diverse range of helpful tools including savings, mortgage, credit cards, vehicles...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  6. H&R Block icon
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    Save money with the H&R Block Free File program. If you qualify, you can file your state taxes with us for free!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  7. StudioTax icon
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    We are a small group of software development professionals working in various areas of the high tech industry in the Ottawa area.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  8. Deductible Duck is a modern, professional platform for tracking charitable donations—cash, goods, mileage, and stock—with IRS-aligned valuations and tax-ready reports. Built as the true successor to ItsDeductible, it delivers accuracy, transparency, and defensible documentation.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  9. We help you prepare your tax return online in simple easy to follow 3 steps (income, deduction, credit) with helpful hints along the way. Our goal is to take the stress out of tax filing and maximize your refund.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPad
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  10. SimpleTax icon
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    SimpleTax is the awesome way to do your taxes. Friendly, fast, and fun (yes, fun), it's the tax software you've always wanted—now on iPad. Even better? You can pay what you want, no catch.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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  11. AlphaTax icon
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    Maximize tax savings with AI-powered deductions, real-time tracking, and personalized tax strategies. Save thousands with AlphaTax's intelligent tax optimization platform.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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