TaxAct vs TaxSlayer Pro

TaxAct

8.0 #29 in Personal Tax Software

About TaxAct

TaxSlayer Pro

7.0 #14 in Tax Preparation Software

About TaxSlayer Pro
TaxActTaxSlayer Pro
Free planYesNo
Free trialNoYes
Paid from$44.99/mo$116.25/mo
Open sourceNoNo
PlatformsWebiOS, macOS, Web, Windows
Free planYesNo
Filer types—both
State returns—Yes
Amended returns—Yes
Electronic filing included—Yes

Both are listed in Best Tax Preparation Software, Best Small Business Tax Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, TaxAct scores higher on our published basis.