TurboTax vs TaxSlayer: which costs less for tax year 2025?
TaxSlayer is estimated to cost less in 1 of 6 common situations. In 4 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.
TurboTaxGuided self-filing, live experts or full service
vsTaxSlayerLow prices with most forms in every paid plan
Estimated total by situation
Cheapest plan from each service that handles the return, with federal, state and required add-ons.
| Situation | TurboTax | TaxSlayer | Lower cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| W-2 employee in Illinois | $0 Free Edition, do it yourself | $0 Simply Free, do it yourself | Same |
| Freelancer in California | Premium: California price not verified | $92.98 Classic, do it yourself | Can’t confirm |
| Family investing in New York | Premium: New York price not verified | $92.98 Classic, do it yourself | Can’t confirm |
| Crypto trader in Florida | $139 Premium, do it yourself | $44.99 Classic, do it yourself | TaxSlayer |
| Family with kids in Georgia | Deluxe: Georgia price not verified | $92.98 Classic, do it yourself | Can’t confirm |
| Moved from New Jersey to New York | Deluxe: Multiple state returns support not verified | $47.99 Simply Free, do it yourself | Can’t confirm |
Estimates for a sample return in each situation. Yours may differ.
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