Side by side
ATX vs Vertex Sales & Use Tax
Both stand on tax software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid
ATX offers tax preparation and e-filing for individual and business returns through several paid structures. Review each plan’s e-file allowance, state exclusions, and return terms before choosing.
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Visit Vertex Sales & Use Tax The facts
| ATX | Vertex Sales & Use Tax | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Not published | Not published |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 5 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | wolterskluwer.com | vertexinc.com |
| On tax software | #145 of 149 | #149 of 149 |
ATX: what it does well
- Supports multiple business entities
- Federal e-file available
- State e-file available
- Several plan structures
- Pay-per-return option
What to know first
- No free plan
- Three states excluded on several plans
- ATX 1040 excludes state business returns
Vertex Sales & Use Tax: what it does well
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