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Deduction scanner, credits calculator, Schedule 1-A — AI applies every benefit you qualify for. You just review.
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Form 1040
W-2 employees, freelancers, gig workers, retirees
Form 1065, 1120, 1120-S
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Your Finance module data feeds directly into your business return
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Official IRS form
Every jurisdiction
2025 overtime/tip deductions
$2,200/child
Earned Income Tax Credit
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| TurboTax | H&R Block | FreeTaxUSA | i2rAppsBEST | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax prep | $129 | $85 | $0 | FREE |
| Federal e-file | Included | Included | Free | Free (via FreeTaxUSA) |
| State e-file | +$64 | +$45 | +$14.99 | $14.99 (via FreeTaxUSA) |
| W-2 import | Basic | Basic | Basic | AI Vision |
| Deduction scanner | Basic | Basic | None | Scans your email |
| Business returns | $200+ | $89+ | Can't | Free prep + $124.99 file |
| Total (fed + 1 state) | $193 | $130 | $14.99 | $14.99$0 if you mail the PDF |
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Your P&L, expenses, and depreciation feed directly into your tax return. Schedule C auto-fills from your books.
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There is no catch. We prepare your return for free. You download the PDF for free. If you want to e-file, we send you to FreeTaxUSA (free federal, $14.99/state) or TaxAct for business returns ($124.99). You pay $0 to us. Ever.
Our AI reads your W-2 via camera or PDF upload, extracts every field, pulls deduction data from your connected email, applies 2025 tax law (including new overtime/tip deductions under Schedule 1-A), and fills every line of Form 1040. You review and approve before anything is finalized.
Your tax data is processed in your browser and stored in localStorage on your device. We never sell your information. We never share it with advertisers. You can delete everything at any time. Our privacy policy is written in plain English.
Yes. All 50 states plus DC are fully supported. If you lived or worked in multiple states, we generate the correct forms for each one. PDF downloads are free for every state.
We support Schedule C (self-employment), Schedule E (rental), and full business returns (1065, 1120, 1120-S). For the best experience, pair with our Finance module — your bookkeeping flows directly into your return.
You have three options: (1) E-file through our partner FreeTaxUSA for free federal filing, (2) print and mail your return to the IRS for $0, or (3) use IRS Free File if eligible. We walk you through every option.
New for 2025 — Schedule 1-A covers tax-free overtime pay and tip income deductions signed into law. If you earned overtime or tips, this could save you hundreds. Our AI automatically applies it when you qualify.
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