Head-to-head · Small Business Tax Software
TurboTax vs ATX
TurboTax leads on 1 check, ATX on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreTurboTax · 9.3/10
- Free planonly TurboTax
- Most featuresATX · 2 of 4
TurboTax scores higher on our rubric for small business tax software: 9.3 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #10.
TurboTax offers free plan; ATX doesn't.
TurboTax is the better fit for individuals wanting guided small-business filing. ATX is the better fit for firms needing extensive forms and research.
- TurboTax fits best
Individuals wanting guided small-business filing
- ATX fits best
Firms needing extensive forms and research
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Side by side
| Feature | TurboTax 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | ATX 8.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.0 |
| Ranking | #1 in Small Business Tax Software | #10 in Small Business Tax Software |
| Best for | Individuals wanting guided small-business filing | Firms needing extensive forms and research |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $79 one-time | — |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Self-hosted, Desktop |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Small business, Solo |
| Features TurboTax 0/4 · ATX 2/4 | ||
| Federal e-file | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| State e-file | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Bookkeeping imports | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Prior-year import | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Business entity support | Not checked yet | C corporations, S corporations, partnerships, estates and trusts |
| Included state returns | Not checked yet | 0 returns |
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| Our verdict | TurboTax is personal tax preparation software from Intuit for individuals filing U.S. federal and state returns. It suits people who want guided questions, document importing, AI-powered Intuit Assist guidance, and optional support from… Read the review → |
ATX is desktop, forms-based tax preparation software from Wolters Kluwer for CPAs, individual tax preparers, and small firms. It supports federal, state, and local returns across individual, C corporation, S corporation, partnership,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
TurboTax — where it wins
- Premium supports self-employment, investments, and rental property income
- Guided preparation includes AI assistance and document importing
- Available on web, desktop, iOS, and Android
Where it doesn't
- Paid plans start at $79 one-time
- State filing is additional for paid online products
- Broader personal-tax focus may exceed simple filing needs
ATX — where it wins
- More than 6,000 federal, state, and local compliance forms
- Diagnostics flag e-filing errors, omissions, and overridden entries
- Includes tax research, electronic signatures, and payroll reporting
Where it doesn't
- ATX 1040 excludes state business returns
- Desktop software may not fit cloud-first workflows
- No free plan is available
- TurboTax9.3/10 · Free plan
A broad guided filing option with strong income support, but paid tiers and state add-ons raise cost.
Visit TurboTaxFull verdict → - ATX8.0/10 · Paid
A forms-focused tax suite for firms handling complex federal, state, and local returns.
Visit ATXFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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