TaxAct vs Cash App Taxes

TaxAct8.8Visit CTCash App Taxes4.7Visit

Higher score TaxAct #3 in Personal Tax Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit TaxAct

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CT Cash App Taxes #44 in Personal Tax Software 4.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Cash App Taxes

• TaxAct fits best

  Multi-device US filing with assistance

• Cash App Taxes fits best

  Free U.S. federal and state filing

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Side by side

Feature	TaxAct 8.8/10 Visit ↗	CTCash App Taxes 4.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	4.7
Ranking	#3 in Personal Tax Software	#44 in Personal Tax Software
Best for	Multi-device US filing with assistance	Free U.S. federal and state filing
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	$44.99 one-time	Free
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Phone, Live chat, Docs	Email, Docs
Compliance	2FA	2FA
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features TaxAct 4/4 · Cash App Taxes 2/4
Self-employment support	✓	✓
Investment income	✓	✓
Rental income	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Audit support	✓ (best)	—
Specs
State filing	Paid_add_on	Included
Mobile access	Web_and_mobile	Web_and_mobile
Our review
Pros	Supports investment, crypto, rental, and self-employment returns Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android Offers uploads, cross-device saving, expert help, and Audit Defense	Federal and state filing are included at no cost Supports W-2, 1099, self-employment, investment, and bitcoin income Available on web, iOS, and Android with step-by-step guidance
Cons	State filing is an additional charge Important return types require paid plans Live expert assistance is an add-on	Cash App is required for sign-in Does not provide audit assistance Focused on individual U.S. tax returns
Our verdict	TaxAct is US tax preparation software for individuals, self-employed filers, and small businesses. It provides guided federal and state return preparation through web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, with support for standard returns,… Read the review →	Cash App Taxes is a tax-preparation and filing service for individuals filing U.S. federal and state returns. Its Free plan covers federal tax return preparation and filing plus state tax return preparation and filing. The service supports… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• TaxAct — where it wins

  • Supports investment, crypto, rental, and self-employment returns
  • Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
  • Offers uploads, cross-device saving, expert help, and Audit Defense

  Where it doesn't

  • State filing is an additional charge
  • Important return types require paid plans
  • Live expert assistance is an add-on

• Cash App Taxes — where it wins

  • Federal and state filing are included at no cost
  • Supports W-2, 1099, self-employment, investment, and bitcoin income
  • Available on web, iOS, and Android with step-by-step guidance

  Where it doesn't

  • Cash App is required for sign-in
  • Does not provide audit assistance
  • Focused on individual U.S. tax returns

• TaxAct8.8/10 · Free plan

  A broad US tax filing option with free entry, paid coverage, and expert help.

  Visit TaxActFull verdict →
• CTCash App Taxes4.7/10 · Free plan

  A free filing option with support for W-2s, self-employment, investments, and bitcoin sales.

  Visit Cash App TaxesFull verdict →