Side by side
1099-etc vs TaxGenie
Both stand on 1099 filing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid Windows
1099-etc offers broad form coverage and a large per-payer capacity in a desktop program. The base plan is required for add-ons, and electronic filing routes differ by service.
Visit 1099-etc Free plan Web
Visit TaxGenie The facts
| 1099-etc | TaxGenie | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Not published |
| Plans published | 8 | None |
| Maker | 1099-etc | Not published |
| Website | 1099-etc.com | taxgenie.com |
| On 1099 filing software | #15 of 31 | #19 of 31 |
1099-etc: what it does well
- Handles W-2, W-3, and many 1099 forms.
- Supports up to 99,999 recipients per payer.
- Imports Excel, QuickBooks W-2/1099 files, and delimited text.
- Can create encrypted PDF reports and restore payer backups.
What to know first
- Windows is the only listed platform.
- There is no free plan.
- Add-ons require the paid base program.
TaxGenie: what it does well
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