Head-to-head · Tax Information Reporting Software
Tax1099 vs BoomTax
Tax1099 leads on 0 checks, BoomTax 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 scoreTax1099 · 9.4/10
- Free planboth
Tax1099 scores higher on our rubric for tax information reporting software: 9.4 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.
On forms covered, Tax1099 gives you Both where BoomTax offers 1099.
Tax1099 is the better fit for broad filing with integrations and delivery options. BoomTax is the better fit for connected 1099 workflows with a free plan.
- Tax1099 fits best
Broad filing with integrations and delivery options
- BoomTax fits best
Connected 1099 workflows with a free plan
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Side by side
| Feature | Tax1099 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | BoomTax 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #1 in Tax Information Reporting Software | #6 in Tax Information Reporting Software |
| Best for | Broad filing with integrations and delivery options | Connected 1099 workflows with a free plan |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $249/yr | $349/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, 2FA | SOC 2 |
| Integrations | 13 integrations | 10 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Tax1099 3/3 · BoomTax 3/3 | ||
| Federal e-file | ✓ | ✓ |
| State e-file | ✓ | ✓ |
| Correction filing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Forms covered | Both | 1099 |
| Recipient delivery | Both | Both |
| Free-plan form limit | 0 forms | Not checked yet |
| Import methods | Integrations | Integrations |
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| Our verdict | Tax1099 is a web-based tax information-reporting platform from Zenwork, Inc. It is designed for businesses, accountants, CPAs, bookkeepers, and corporations that need to prepare, validate, schedule, file, correct, and distribute tax forms.… Read the review → |
BoomTax is web-based tax information reporting software for businesses, payroll providers, accounting firms and enterprise teams. Its core workflow covers 1099 filing with IRS transmission and status tracking, state reporting for… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Tax1099 — where it wins
- Federal, state, and SSA e-filing for 1099 and 1042-S forms
- Recipient eDelivery plus print-and-mail delivery options
- Integrations, API access, TIN matching, and workflow management
Where it doesn't
- Essential charges per filed form despite having no annual subscription fee
- API access and advanced workflow controls are limited to Scale
- Teams and Scale require annual subscriptions
BoomTax — where it wins
- Free plan includes federal and state filing, validation and corrections
- Imports CSV, Excel, XML and data from payroll providers
- Supports print, mail, electronic delivery and PDF downloads
Where it doesn't
- Paid 1099 pricing uses a volume-based per-form calculator
- Combined Federal/State Filing applies to participating states
- White-label support and priority support are Enterprise features
- Tax10999.4/10 · Free plan
A broad filing platform with flexible imports, delivery options, and compliance workflows.
Visit Tax1099Full verdict → - BoomTax8.8/10 · Free plan
A connected 1099 filing workflow with broad imports, delivery options and a free plan.
Visit BoomTaxFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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