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Keeper vs Taxfix
Both stand on personal tax software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Keeper brings expense tracking and tax filing together, with an AI assistant and professional review of filed returns. Check the plan limits: Bookkeeping Only excludes filing, the trial excludes export and IRS submission, and Standard covers no more than two state returns.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Taxfix offers both self-prepared returns and an adviser-prepared option, plus a separate VAT service for eligible self-employed users and businesses. Review the submission fees and eligibility limits before choosing a workflow.
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| Keeper | Taxfix | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Standard: $199 a year | See the plans |
| Plans published | 5 | 15 |
| Maker | Not published | Taxfix |
| Website | keepertax.com | taxfix.de |
| On personal tax software | #9 of 123 | #25 of 123 |
Keeper: what it does well
- Scans transactions for potential deductions.
- Users can add receipt photos and set rules.
- Returns are reviewed and signed by a tax professional.
- 24/7 AI tax assistant is available.
- Apps are available on Android, iOS, and web.
What to know first
- Bookkeeping Only does not include tax filing.
- Trial excludes deduction exports and IRS filing submission.
- Standard covers up to two state returns.
- Standard costs $199 a year.
Taxfix: what it does well
- Basic guides users through a self-prepared return
- Submits returns through the official ELSTER interface
- Expert service uses independent tax advisers
- VAT solution includes bookkeeping and receipt capture
- Available on web, Android, and iOS
What to know first
- Expert fee is 20% of the refund, minimum €99.99
- Expert fee may apply even if a return is not submitted
- VAT solution excludes corporations
- VAT solution excludes users without a main residence in Germany
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