Head-to-head · Tax Information Reporting Software
Tax1099 vs eFileMyForms
Tax1099 leads on 1 check, eFileMyForms on 0, and 3 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 planonly Tax1099
Tax1099 scores higher on our rubric for tax information reporting software: 9.4 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.
Tax1099 offers free plan; eFileMyForms doesn't. On import methods, Tax1099 gives you Integrations where eFileMyForms offers Csv.
Tax1099 is the better fit for broad filing with integrations and delivery options. eFileMyForms is the better fit for pay-per-form filing across major form types.
- Tax1099 fits best
Broad filing with integrations and delivery options
- eFileMyForms fits best
Pay-per-form filing across major form types
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Side by side
| Feature | Tax1099 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | eFileMyForms 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #1 in Tax Information Reporting Software | #7 in Tax Information Reporting Software |
| Best for | Broad filing with integrations and delivery options | Pay-per-form filing across major form types |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $249/yr | $2.99/unit usage-based |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 | Live chat, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Tax1099 3/3 · eFileMyForms 3/3 | ||
| Federal e-file | ✓ | ✓ |
| State e-file | ✓ | ✓ |
| Correction filing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Forms covered | Both | Both |
| Recipient delivery | Both | Both |
| Free-plan form limit | 0 forms | Not checked yet |
| Import methods | Integrations | Csv |
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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 → |
eFileMyForms is a web-based tax information reporting service for businesses, CPAs, accountants, and bookkeepers. It supports federal electronic filing for 1099, W-2, ACA, and related forms, plus 1042-S filing, printing, and mailing. The… 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
eFileMyForms — where it wins
- Supports 1099, W-2, ACA, and 1042-S filing
- CSV and Excel imports with real-time TIN matching
- Includes corrections, recipient delivery, and status tracking
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Web-only access may not suit desktop-based workflows
- Does not support electronic filing of Form 1042 through IRS MeF for tax year 2024
- Tax10999.4/10 · Free plan
A broad filing platform with flexible imports, delivery options, and compliance workflows.
Visit Tax1099Full verdict → - eFileMyForms8.7/10 · Paid
Pay per form for federal and state tax reporting, delivery, corrections, and tracking.
Visit eFileMyFormsFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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