efile4Biz

efile4Biz is a web service for preparing, filing, and delivering business tax forms. It is best suited to tax professionals managing several clients and businesses that need multiple form types or mailed recipient copies. Its range of federal filings and import routes is useful, but per-form and state charges can outweigh the free account’s appeal.

Overview

The service supports 1099s, W-2s, 1098s, 1042-S, ACA forms, 941, 5498 variants, and W-9. It can e-file with the IRS or SSA, print and mail recipient copies, or provide e-file-only and print-and-mail-only service. Corrections are available for W-2, several 1099 types, 1098, ACA, and 5498 forms, making the coverage more useful when a filing needs to be amended.

Imports include QuickBooks Online, a QuickBooks Desktop plug-in, Xero API, and an Excel template. Those options accommodate common bookkeeping workflows, though they do not establish compatibility with other accounting tools. The company says it is an IRS- and SSA-approved provider and communicates with those agencies using its credentials.

For sensitive tax records, efile4Biz says it encrypts data in transit and at rest and offers MFA for account access. It also cites dual data centers, infrastructure redundancies, scheduled security updates, penetration tests, third-party audits, and SOC 2 Type 2 certification. These are relevant safeguards, alongside the need to choose account access and filing workflows carefully.

Key features

Filing and delivery choices

Combining agency filing with recipient delivery can reduce the need to coordinate separate services. The choice of e-file-only or print-and-mail-only is useful for organizations that need just one part of that workflow. Per-form pricing varies by service and quantity: E-File, Print & Mail ranges from $5.25 to $1.50; E-File Only from $3.40 to $1.00; and Print & Mail Only from $2.20 to $1.20.

Imports, corrections, and coverage

QuickBooks, Xero, and Excel import options can help avoid entering records from scratch. Supported corrections cover several common form groups, but reconciliation forms are unavailable. State filings cost an additional $1 per form per state, and coverage is 29 states, so businesses with broad state obligations should check whether their jurisdictions are covered and include those charges in their budget.

Pricing

The Basic plan is free, with one user, totals and summary reports, chat and email support, and a $1 charge per TIN match. Filing is pay per form. It is a practical way for a solo filer to start without a subscription, but it does not remove filing fees or state charges.

Plus costs $149/year, with form fees separate. It supports up to 10 users, includes 250 free TIN matches, priority chat and email support, and three callback requests. It fits a small team that can make use of the included matches and wants shared access.

Premium costs $399/year, with form fees separate. It supports up to 20 users, with additional users up to 30 available for $15/user; includes unlimited free TIN matches, priority chat and email support, and unlimited callback requests. This is the stronger fit for larger teams or frequent TIN matching, though the annual subscription is an added cost before filing charges.

A free trial is offered. Compare expected form volume, delivery method, and state needs before choosing a paid tier: subscription fees do not include filing, and state forms add $1 per form per state.

Platforms

efile4Biz is available on the web.

Who it's for

Tax professionals and CPAs handling multiple clients may value the broad form coverage, corrections, and multi-user paid plans. Business owners and office managers can use the same filing and delivery options, particularly when their records fit the supported imports. It is less suitable for filers needing reconciliation forms or state coverage beyond the 29 states supported.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Broad coverage across year-end, ACA, and other tax forms, with corrections for several form types.
• Multiple filing and delivery choices, including e-file-only and recipient print-and-mail service.
• QuickBooks, Xero, and Excel import routes support different common recordkeeping workflows.
• Paid plans include multi-user access and, at higher tiers, free TIN matches and callback support.

Cons

• Filing charges are separate from paid subscriptions, so annual plan prices do not represent total filing cost.
• State filings add $1 per form per state, and coverage is limited to 29 states.
• The free plan is limited to one user and charges $1 per TIN match.
• Reconciliation forms are not supported.

Alternatives

Tax1099 is another freemium option: its free Essential plan is for individuals and small businesses and charges per form, while Teams costs $249/year for SMBs and collaborative finance teams. Consider it if that plan framing better fits your team.

Yearli has a free-to-start Core plan for W-2 and 1099 forms, quarterly filing, chat and email support, and per-form TIN matching; it requires an annual subscription plus filing fees. Choose it if that narrower form set and workflow suits your needs.

IRS IRIS Taxpayer Portal is free and supports up to 100 returns at a time through manual entry or CSV upload, but requires an IRIS TCC. It may suit filers who can work within those limits.

TaxBandits is another option to compare for its free plan and monthly Basic and Plus plans.

BoomTax offers a Premium (ACA) plan priced at $349.00 per once for Tax Year 2025, with unlimited companies and up to 145 employees. It may suit an ACA-focused filer with those needs.

ExpressEfile is another option to compare for its per-form e-filing plans and add-ons.

1099 / 945 Forms is another option for federal and state e-filing with recipient copies printed and mailed.

Morado is another option to consider.

For broader category comparisons, see Tax Information Reporting Software and Payroll Tax Software.

Verdict

Choose efile4Biz if you need several federal form types, corrections, and flexible delivery in a workflow that can use its imports. Its main advantage is the breadth of filing and delivery options; its main drawback is that subscriptions sit on top of per-form charges, with extra state fees and limited state coverage. Solo filers with low volume can start on Basic, while teams should weigh the paid tiers against expected filing costs. Look elsewhere if you need reconciliation forms or broader state coverage.