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TaxHawk
by TaxHawk
What TaxHawk is
TaxHawk is a freemium web service for preparing federal and state tax returns. Its free plan supports federal filing with supported federal forms, while state filing is a paid add-on for one state return. The service handles returns involving self-employment, investment income and rental income, and it lists audit support. Optional assistance plans extend beyond basic preparation. Deluxe Support includes live chat, priority support and unlimited amended returns. Pro Support adds personal tax advice, access to a tax professional, a ProCheck final review and phone support. Audit Defense covers a federal return for three years and a state return for four years. TaxHawk lists separate plans for federal returns, state returns, Deluxe Support, Pro Support and Audit Defense, but does not provide their prices in the supplied facts. The service is available on the web. TaxHawk was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Provo, Utah, United States.
Who it suits
TaxHawk suits people seeking browser-based federal filing with a free plan, including users with self-employment, investment or rental income. Paid state filing and optional support plans fit users needing additional returns or assistance.
What it does well
- Free plan supports federal tax returns
- Handles self-employment, investment and rental income
- Offers live chat and priority support
- Pro Support includes tax professional access
- Audit Defense lists multi-year coverage
What to know first
- State filing is a paid add-on
- Web platform only
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Tax Returns | Supported federal forms | On request |
| State Tax Returns | 1 state return | On request |
| Deluxe Support | Live chat · Priority support · Unlimited amended returns | On request |
| Pro Support | Personal tax advice · Tax Pro access · ProCheck final review · Phone support | On request |
| Audit Defense | Federal return covered for 3 years · State return covered for 4 years | On request |
As taxhawk.com lists them, read 22 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
TaxHawk offers free federal preparation with paid state filing and optional support services. Its listed coverage for varied income types and audit assistance may suit users wanting more than basic filing.
Facts from TaxHawk's own pages
- Audit support
- Yes · taxhawk.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Founded
- 2001 · taxhawk.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · taxhawk.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Provo, Utah, United States · taxhawk.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Investment income
- Yes · taxhawk.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Rental income
- Yes · taxhawk.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Self-employment support
- Yes · taxhawk.com, 22 Sept 2026
- State filing
- paid_add_on · taxhawk.com, 22 Sept 2026
Where TaxHawk stands on Freedom251
- Personal Tax Software#50 of 123
- Tax Software#65 of 149