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FreeTaxUSA vs PITax

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.

FreeTaxUSA

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

FreeTaxUSA offers free federal filing alongside broad income and deduction support. Check its limits on foreign income, nonresident returns and filer location, and account for state filing as a paid add-on.

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PITax

Free plan WebWindowsAndroid

PITax combines free Polish PIT preparation with electronic submission and support for several income types. State filing is listed as none, so its stated scope is focused on declaration preparation and electronic delivery.

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The facts

FreeTaxUSAPITax
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAndroid, iPhone, WebWeb, Windows, Android
Lowest paid planSee the plansFree or on request
Plans published51
MakerFreeTaxUSAPITax
Websitefreetaxusa.compitax.pl
On tax software#9 of 149#13 of 149

FreeTaxUSA: what it does well

  • Federal filing is free for all tax situations.
  • Supports over 350 credits and deductions.
  • Imports W-2s, 1099s and prior-return PDFs.
  • Includes free tax extension filing.

What to know first

  • State filing is a paid add-on.
  • Does not support Form 2555 foreign employment income.
  • Does not support nonresident alien returns.
  • Filers living outside the United States are unsupported.

PITax: what it does well

  • Free plan is described as completely free
  • Supports self-employment, investment, and rental income
  • Calculates deductions and tax reliefs
  • Electronic submission provides an official UPO receipt
  • Audit support is listed

What to know first

  • State filing is listed as none

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