TaxSlayer vs TaxAct: which costs less for tax year 2025?
TaxSlayer is estimated to cost less in 3 of 6 common situations. In 3 more, we couldn't confirm one side's price. The answer depends on your forms and state, so here's the estimated total for each situation.
TaxSlayerLow prices with most forms in every paid plan
vsTaxActTiered self-filing with optional expert help
Estimated total by situation
Cheapest plan from each service that handles the return, with federal, state and required add-ons.
| Situation | TaxSlayer | TaxAct | Lower cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| W-2 employee in Illinois | $0 Simply Free, do it yourself | $54.99 Free, do it yourself | TaxSlayer |
| Freelancer in California | $92.98 Classic, do it yourself | Deluxe: Stock sales (Form 8949) support not verified | Can’t confirm |
| Family investing in New York | $92.98 Classic, do it yourself | Deluxe: Crypto transactions support not verified | Can’t confirm |
| Crypto trader in Florida | $44.99 Classic, do it yourself | $99.99 Premier, do it yourself | TaxSlayer |
| Family with kids in Georgia | $92.98 Classic, do it yourself | Deluxe: Interest & dividends support not verified | Can’t confirm |
| Moved from New Jersey to New York | $47.99 Simply Free, do it yourself | $189.97 Deluxe, do it yourself | TaxSlayer |
Estimates for a sample return in each situation. Yours may differ.
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