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1042-S Pro vs TaxBandits

Both stand on tax information reporting software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

1042-S Pro

Free trial Windows

Choose 1042-S Pro if you need Windows-based 1042-S preparation, correction handling, printing, and federal e-filing. Look elsewhere if you need to e-file the 1042 consolidated statement through IRS Modernized eFile.

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TaxBandits

Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2

TaxBandits combines form filing, data validation, and integrations for business tax workflows. Account for separate annual filing charges when evaluating its payroll plans.

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The facts

	1042-S Pro	TaxBandits
Free plan	A free trial	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Windows	Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Single User: $1,119, paid once	Advanced: $199 a year
Plans published	3	11
Maker	Not published	TaxBandits
Website	desktop.1099pro.com	taxbandits.com
On tax information reporting software	#8 of 26	#4 of 26

1042-S Pro: what it does well

Supports 1042-S, 1042-S C, and 1042-T forms.
Imports Excel and text data in several formats.
Provides federal 1042-S e-filing through Sovos.
Creates printed or electronic corrections.
Includes security profiles and form-change audit trails.

What to know first

Runs on Windows 11 or Windows Server 2016 or later.
Does not e-file the consolidated statement through IRS Modernized eFile.
Demo printing is limited to sample data until activation.

TaxBandits: what it does well

Supports multiple employment and payroll forms.
Bulk uploads use CSV templates.
Checks TINs and USPS addresses.
Offers an API and listed accounting integrations.
Companion app supports free W-9/W-8 collection.

What to know first

Annual W-2 and 1099 filings cost extra on payroll plans.
Federal filing prices vary by form volume.
Payroll trial lasts 30 days.

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