Head-to-head · W-2 Filing Software
eFileMyForms vs TaxBandits
eFileMyForms leads on 0 checks, TaxBandits 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 scoreeFileMyForms · 8.6/10
eFileMyForms scores higher on our rubric for w-2 filing software: 8.6 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.
eFileMyForms is the better fit for businesses filing W-2 and related forms online. TaxBandits is the better fit for payroll teams needing W-2 plus payroll tax filing.
- eFileMyForms fits best
Businesses filing W-2 and related forms online
- TaxBandits fits best
Payroll teams needing W-2 plus payroll tax filing
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Side by side
| Feature | eFileMyForms 8.6/10 Visit ↗ | TaxBandits 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.6 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #3 in W-2 Filing Software | #5 in W-2 Filing Software |
| Best for | Businesses filing W-2 and related forms online | Payroll teams needing W-2 plus payroll tax filing |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | From $1.19 | $19/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Chrome extension |
| Support | Live chat, Docs | Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features eFileMyForms 0/3 · TaxBandits 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 |
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| Our verdict | eFileMyForms is a web-based tax information reporting service from Sovos for businesses, CPAs, accountants, and bookkeepers. It handles federal e-filing for W-2, 1099, ACA, 1042-S, and related forms, with optional printing and mailing of… Read the review → |
TaxBandits combines payroll tax compliance with employee and contractor payroll, W-2 preparation, and state filing support. It is aimed at businesses, tax professionals, and software providers that need more than year-end forms,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
eFileMyForms — where it wins
- Supports federal e-filing for W-2, 1099, ACA, and related forms
- CSV or Excel imports, templates, and real-time name and TIN matching
- Offers corrections, recipient delivery, PDF copies, and filing status tracking
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; pricing is usage-based per form
- Direct state reporting is limited to eligible 1099-NEC forms
- Does not e-file the related Form 1042 consolidated statement through IRS MeF
TaxBandits — where it wins
- Prepares W-2s and supports state filing alongside payroll tax workflows
- Plus adds federal and state tax filings, payments, and reconciliation
- API and accounting integrations support payroll data automation
Where it doesn't
- State filings, payments, and reconciliation are listed for Plus, not Basic
- Basic and Plus require monthly paid plans after the 30-day free trial
- Focus extends beyond W-2 filing into broader payroll tax workflows
- eFileMyForms8.6/10 · From $1.19
A web-based service for filing W-2, 1099, ACA, and related forms by the form.
Visit eFileMyFormsFull verdict → - TaxBandits8.2/10 · From $19/mo · 30-day trial
Payroll workflows combine W-2 preparation with federal and state tax filing.
Visit TaxBanditsFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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