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EZTax vs TaxSlayer

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.

EZTax

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb+1

EZTax covers individual income tax filing as well as GST and TDS work, with tools for documents, regime comparisons, and capital gains. A free plan is available, while listed self-service filing starts at ₹249 a month; some plans add GST.

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TaxSlayer

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Choose TaxSlayer if you want web and mobile tax-preparation access, including a free plan with one federal and one state return. Filers comparing Classic, Premium, or Self-Employed should account for the listed $47.99 charge per state return; their plan prices are not provided here.

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The facts

EZTaxTaxSlayer
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNoNot published
Runs onAndroid, iPhone, Web, WindowsAndroid, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid planSee the plansSee the plans
Plans published314
MakerEZTaxTaxSlayer
Websiteeztax.intaxslayer.com
On tax software#6 of 149#10 of 149

EZTax: what it does well

  • AI document reader extracts data to pre-fill returns
  • Compares old and new tax regimes
  • Supports capital gains, crypto, and F&O calculations
  • GST tools include invoicing and reconciliation
  • Available on Android, iOS, web, and Windows

What to know first

  • Some listed services add GST
  • Expert-assisted plans have income or filing-scope limits

TaxSlayer: what it does well

  • Offers a free plan with one federal and one state return.
  • Supports self-employment income.
  • Supports investment and rental income.
  • Provides audit support.
  • Available on web and mobile.

What to know first

  • State filing is listed as a paid add-on.
  • Classic, Premium, and Self-Employed list $47.99 per state return.
  • No price is listed for Classic, Premium, or Self-Employed beyond the state-return charge.

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