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Head-to-head · Tax Information Reporting Software

Avalara 1099 & W-9 vs Yearli

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Avalara 1099 & W-9 #2 in Tax Information Reporting Software 9.3/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Avalara

Avalara 1099 & W-9 leads on 0 checks, Yearli on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAvalara 1099 & W-9 · 9.3/10
  • Most featuresAvalara 1099 & W-9 · 3 of 3

Avalara 1099 & W-9 scores higher on our rubric for tax information reporting software: 9.3 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Avalara 1099 & W-9 is the better fit for integrated, scalable business tax reporting. Yearli is the better fit for multi-client filing with extensive integrations.

  • Avalara 1099 & W-9 fits best

    Integrated, scalable business tax reporting

  • Yearli fits best

    Multi-client filing with extensive integrations

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Side by side

Feature Avalara 1099 & W-9 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Yearli 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.6
Ranking #2 in Tax Information Reporting Software #8 in Tax Information Reporting Software
Best for Integrated, scalable business tax reporting Multi-client filing with extensive integrations
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $0.07/unit usage-based $129/yr
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop
Platforms Web Web, Windows
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, 2FA SOC 2
Integrations 6 integrations 41+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Avalara 1099 & W-9 3/3 · Yearli 0/3
Federal e-file ✓ (best) Not checked yet
State e-file ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Correction filing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Forms covered Both Not checked yet
Recipient delivery Both Not checked yet
Free-plan form limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Import methods Api Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Supports 1099 and 1042-S federal e-filing
  • Collects W-9, W-8, and W-4 forms electronically
  • Connects with six listed accounting platforms and an API
  • Federal and applicable state filing for W-2, 1099, and 1095 forms
  • Validation, TIN matching, status tracking, and reconciliation workflows
  • Integrations include ADP, Excel, FreshBooks, and CS Professional Suite
Cons
  • No free plan for occasional or exploratory use
  • State support varies by form and state
  • Low-volume federal forms cost more per form
  • Additional filing fees apply beyond the annual subscription
  • Core limits TIN matching to a per-form basis
  • The Premier plan costs $799 per year
Our verdict

Avalara 1099 & W-9 is an online tax information reporting service for small businesses, accounting firms, and enterprises. It brings together electronic W-9, W-8, and W-4 collection, payee data management, TIN matching, address validation,…

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Yearli is an online and desktop platform for businesses, accountants, and service providers that prepare and submit information returns. It supports W-2, 1099, and 1095 forms, with data entry and software imports, federal e-filing,…

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  1. Avalara 1099 & W-9Tax Information Reporting Software 9.3Paid
  2. YearliTax Information Reporting Software 8.6Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Avalara 1099 & W-9 — where it wins

    • Supports 1099 and 1042-S federal e-filing
    • Collects W-9, W-8, and W-4 forms electronically
    • Connects with six listed accounting platforms and an API

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan for occasional or exploratory use
    • State support varies by form and state
    • Low-volume federal forms cost more per form
  • Yearli — where it wins

    • Federal and applicable state filing for W-2, 1099, and 1095 forms
    • Validation, TIN matching, status tracking, and reconciliation workflows
    • Integrations include ADP, Excel, FreshBooks, and CS Professional Suite

    Where it doesn't

    • Additional filing fees apply beyond the annual subscription
    • Core limits TIN matching to a per-form basis
    • The Premier plan costs $799 per year

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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