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Head-to-head · W-2 Filing Software

efile4Biz vs BoomTax

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score efile4Biz #4 in W-2 Filing Software 8.5/10 Free plan · paid from $149/yr Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit efile4Biz
BoomTax #7 in W-2 Filing Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit BoomTax

efile4Biz leads on 0 checks, BoomTax on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreefile4Biz · 8.5/10
  • Free planboth

efile4Biz scores higher on our rubric for w-2 filing software: 8.5 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

efile4Biz is the better fit for multi-form filers needing QuickBooks or Xero uploads. BoomTax is the better fit for teams filing 1099s that need delivery options.

  • efile4Biz fits best

    Multi-form filers needing QuickBooks or Xero uploads

  • BoomTax fits best

    Teams filing 1099s that need delivery options

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Side by side

Feature efile4Biz 8.5/10 Visit ↗ BoomTax 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 7.9
Ranking #4 in W-2 Filing Software #7 in W-2 Filing Software
Best for Multi-form filers needing QuickBooks or Xero uploads Teams filing 1099s that need delivery options
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan · paid from $149/yr Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Live chat Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, HIPAA SOC 2
Integrations 3 integrations 10 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features efile4Biz 0/3 · BoomTax 0/3
W-2 e-filing Not checked yet Not checked yet
W-2 corrections Not checked yet Not checked yet
Bulk employee upload Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Employee delivery Not checked yet Not checked yet
Included W-2 forms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Filing destinations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Supports W-2 and a broad range of information and tax forms
  • Accepts Excel, QuickBooks and Xero data uploads
  • Offers corrections, recipient mailing and multi-client management
  • Supports federal 1099 e-filing and participating-state filing
  • Offers print and mail, electronic delivery and PDF downloads
  • Includes validation, unlimited corrections and REST API options
Cons
  • Does not handle full payroll processing or payroll-tax remittance
  • No city, local or school-district filing services
  • Direct-to-state filing is limited to selected forms and jurisdictions
  • W-2 is not listed among the supported forms in the category details
  • The 1099 plan uses a volume-based calculator without a displayed starting amount
  • Premium (ACA) is priced at $349 per tax year and covers up to 145 employees
Our verdict

efile4Biz is a cloud-based service for preparing and filing tax forms, aimed at businesses, accountants, tax preparers and larger filing teams. Its scope spans W-2 and W-2C forms, 1099s, 1098s, ACA forms, 5498s, W-9s and Form 941, with…

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BoomTax is cloud-based information-return filing software for businesses, payroll providers, accounting firms and enterprise teams. Its listed forms include 1099, ACA and W-2, with federal 1099 e-filing and state filing for participating…

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  1. efile4BizW-2 Filing Software 8.5Free plan · paid from $149/yr
  2. BoomTaxW-2 Filing Software 7.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • efile4Biz — where it wins

    • Supports W-2 and a broad range of information and tax forms
    • Accepts Excel, QuickBooks and Xero data uploads
    • Offers corrections, recipient mailing and multi-client management

    Where it doesn't

    • Does not handle full payroll processing or payroll-tax remittance
    • No city, local or school-district filing services
    • Direct-to-state filing is limited to selected forms and jurisdictions

  • BoomTax — where it wins

    • Supports federal 1099 e-filing and participating-state filing
    • Offers print and mail, electronic delivery and PDF downloads
    • Includes validation, unlimited corrections and REST API options

    Where it doesn't

    • W-2 is not listed among the supported forms in the category details
    • The 1099 plan uses a volume-based calculator without a displayed starting amount
    • Premium (ACA) is priced at $349 per tax year and covers up to 145 employees

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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