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TaxSlayer alternatives

TaxSlayer users often seek alternatives due to unexpected price increases, difficulty accessing or printing tax documents, and app performance issues. Alternatives like TurboTax and H&R Block are considered for their potentially different pricing models or more robust features.

Why users look for alternatives to TaxSlayer

The alternatives

TurboTax
4.8★ · 938,281 ratings · Free

TurboTax is often seen as a familiar and convenient option for tax filing, with some users returning to it after trying other services R19. While some TaxSlayer users consider TurboTax more expensive, others find it to be a more straightforward experience R8.

Better for: TurboTax is better for users who prioritize convenience and a familiar interface, especially those who have used it in the past and found it easier to navigate than TaxSlayer R19R39. It may also suit those who prefer features like W2 photo import, which some TaxSlayer users found missing R31. However, potential users should be aware of reports of unexpected charges and high costs .

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H&R Block Tax Prep
4.8★ · 115,686 ratings · Free

H&R Block Tax Prep offers an easy-to-use, well-organized, and step-by-step guided experience for filing taxes R69. It provides options for free filing or professional assistance at a low cost R72. The app also allows for secure online storage of tax information from year to year R67.

Better for: H&R Block Tax Prep is better for users who value a simple, stress-free, and well-organized tax filing process with clear instructions R69. It suits those looking for either a free filing option or affordable professional help R72. Users who appreciate the ability to keep their tax documents secure and accessible online year-to-year might also find it beneficial R67. However, users should be aware of potential issues with session expiration, data loss, and server overload during peak times R67R70.

Head-to-head: TaxSlayer vs H&R Block Tax Prep
MyBlock
4.6★ · 57,839 ratings · Free

MyBlock is an H&R Block product that some users have turned to after negative experiences with other tax services, citing issues like unexpected charges and technical problems R80. It is praised for having helpful tax agents R85.

Better for: MyBlock is better for users seeking an alternative to services perceived as greedy or deceitful, particularly those who value direct assistance from a tax agent R80R85. However, users should be aware that the app may not fully work, requiring a web browser for some functions like opening links or printing returns R79R81. There are also reports of high costs and difficulties with account management features like the Emerald Card .

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Keeper
4.8★ · 12,787 ratings · Free

Keeper is an app designed to help users, especially small business owners and photographers, track deductibles and file taxes easily R94. It is described as simple, easy to use, and offers a yearly subscription that can be less expensive than local tax professionals R94R97.

Better for: Keeper is better for small business owners, freelancers, or self-employed individuals like photographers, who need an easy way to track expenses and deductibles throughout the year and simplify tax filing R94. It suits those looking for a cost-effective alternative to traditional tax professionals R94R97. However, users should be cautious about potential misleading pricing, high subscription costs, and issues with bank account connectivity or customer support R93R96.

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TaxCaddy
4.5★ · 8,562 ratings · Free

TaxCaddy serves as a communication and document organization platform, often used in conjunction with a financial advisor or accountant R108. It aims to help users organize tax documents efficiently .

Better for: TaxCaddy is better for individuals who work with a financial advisor or accountant and need a secure platform to organize and communicate tax documents R108. It suits those who appreciate a dedicated tool for document collection and management . However, users should be aware of reports of the app being unintuitive, buggy, and having issues with document uploads, smart links, and integration with financial institutions, especially concerning multi-factor authentication R107R109R110.

Head-to-head: TaxSlayer vs TaxCaddy
Stick with TaxSlayer if

You should stick with TaxSlayer if you find its interface straightforward and easy to use, especially if you have a simple tax situation or are a first-time user . It can also be a good fit if you are self-employed and find it makes filing easy and fast . Some users appreciate its affordability compared to other services, though this is a point of contention for others R8.

Evidence note: All alternatives have sufficient review evidence.

Frequently asked

Is TaxSlayer really free?
TaxSlayer advertises free filing, but many users report being unexpectedly charged, with some noting that the free option only covers federal filing or that certain tax credits require a paid package, leading to charges of $46 for state returns or up to $140-$178 for federal and state combined R3R4R7R22.
Why can't I print my tax return on TaxSlayer?
Many TaxSlayer users report significant issues with printing, downloading, or accessing their tax returns within the app, experiencing blank screens, endless loading, or the app kicking them out R1R6R10R12. Some users found a workaround by accessing their returns through the TaxSlayer website instead of the app .
Is TaxSlayer customer service helpful?
Customer service for TaxSlayer receives mixed reviews; while some users found the paid additional help worth it, with questions answered within 20 minutes R44, others describe customer service as unhelpful, a 'joke,' or advise using a web browser instead of the app for support R4R45.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R4] TaxSlayer 1/5 · US Automatically Upcharged me: Charged me $140 dollars after I chose the $0 option does not make any sense and the customer service was no help in tracing the funds ! Not recommended
  2. [R7] TaxSlayer 1/5 · US tried charging me 150$ for state taxes: just tried again and its still over priced, the other app im using now costs 55$... it costs more than the actual taxes costs
  3. [R15] TaxSlayer 3/5 · US Disappointed in the prize: I have been using TaxSlayer for over 10 years because it was easy and affordable. It is still very easy and clear for someone who is not an accountant to use. However, the price has more than doubled in the past year. I’m very disappointed that TaxSlayer is not keeping it affordable for those of us that worked very hard for our money
  4. [R22] TaxSlayer 1/5 · US Free offer very misleading 😡: Took time to fill out every form, ready to file. Read through the “free” tier requirements carefully before I began. Ready to file, expecting it to be free only to be required to pay $71 total for Fed+State. Vague explanation that one of my tax credits requires the Classic package. But I didn’t even have credits reported and it wouldn’t specify what exactly was the is
  5. [R1] TaxSlayer 1/5 · US Can I say I’d rather clean toilets all day than do taxes: Forget about trying to access or print your taxes! Logged in 20 times App just trying to EXTRACT MY OWN INFORMATION!Guess you better just plan to get your own transcript from the IRS!
  6. [R6] TaxSlayer 3/5 · US Malfunction: There is something wrong with the app it won’t let me type anything update how come I can’t download my tax return to look at it
  7. [R10] TaxSlayer 1/5 · US Hard to navigate: Could not download or print returns for this year or previous years. Could not review return. Hope everything turns out ok You can’t go to a specified line , like line 20 on 1040. Wtf
  8. [R12] TaxSlayer 3/5 · US File: I use TaxSlayer every year. But my complaint is I can never just download or print my documents. It just circles, no matter what device I’m on and then I have to close out app and log in again. Over and over with the same result.
  9. [R13] TaxSlayer 2/5 · US Terrible navigation: Kicked out numerous times. Can’t access docs already paid (a lot) for! Won’t let me download or view/print my returns.
  10. [R16] TaxSlayer 1/5 · US Terrible: Tax season is as predictable as it comes. If your systems can't handle the volume, you are clearly incompetent. Use TurboTax or something else that is actually available for use.
  11. [R9] TaxSlayer 3/5 · US Ehh: The process was fairly easy and it was quick to use. But it doesn’t offer any of the options that other services do and that’s kind of annoying.
  12. [R28] TaxSlayer 2/5 · US Not as good as it used to be: The help features aren’t that great anymore. The login was frustrating. Have to go through a bunch of the same screens over and over.
  13. [R31] TaxSlayer 1/5 · US Didn’t let me import a picture of w2: I used to use TurboTax because it was free but they aren’t free anymore. I picked tax slayer because it said I could file for free but that was only for federal. I also had to manually input all of my forms where TurboTax lets you take a picture and it inputs everything for you. I would have just paid them if I knew I was going to have to pay anyways.
  14. [R8] TaxSlayer 5/5 · US The New Turbo Tax: Set up identically to turbo tax, but 1/5 the cost. Will be using them moving forward!
  15. [R19] TaxSlayer 1/5 · US So complicated: It is to complicated. Hardest tax software that I have ever used. I'll be going back to TurboTax next year.
  16. [R39] TaxSlayer 3/5 · US No as easy: Not as easy as Turbo Tax but I got through it!
  17. [R67] H&R Block Tax Prep 3/5 · US Good to Decent: I like the option to keep things secure and online from year to year. The AI tool and search function for forms is great. The issue I have is this year, for the first time, I was submitting on the last day. Their servers must have been overloaded and it pre enter me from filing my taxes on time. I kept getting errors and declined transactions through the website and app. They need
  18. [R69] H&R Block Tax Prep 5/5 · US Simple: Easy to use and very easy to understand
  19. [R70] H&R Block Tax Prep 3/5 · US Session Expired while entering data: While entering my many donations, the software said my session has ended and I lost all that work.
  20. [R72] H&R Block Tax Prep 5/5 · US 2025 Tax Filing: This app is awesome!! You can actually file for free or choose to get pro help and pay a low amount for help. Best tax filing app!! Makes taxes so much easier!!
  21. [R79] MyBlock 2/5 · US Pseudo sincerity: You should know, they will overhype their app, keeping it up to date FOR security, etc, but even the most basic functions (e.g. changing your hone address), they force you to the browser to do so.
  22. [R80] MyBlock 5/5 · US I Highly Recommend: I have been with Turbo Tax since 2014, but they became so greedy and deceitful the last two years. I didn’t receive my full federal refund for 23, 24 due to some tech problems they had; this year they required extra $200, besides their expensive fees, so their “expert” reviews my health insurance information. I abandoned them and turned to H&R. I hope I will not be disappointed
  23. [R81] MyBlock 3/5 · US Doesn’t fully work…: None of the “Learn more” links, or any other links for that matter, open up so you can actually read them. The “Print return” button at the end also doesn’t open. So…. You inevitably have to login to your laptop or login via a web browser outside of the app to download any paperwork. It filed successfully, so 3 stars. But it doesn’t work 100%
  24. [R85] MyBlock 5/5 · US Since 1996: Frida Cohan best Tax Agent at her job. She guide me and never let me down. Her staff is wonderful and love getting my taxes done every year with her. If you thinking about it!! Just do it with H&R Block it’s worth every penny.
  25. [R93] Keeper 1/5 · US A SCAM & FRAUD: Keeper Tax is a fraud. They offer you a 14-day free trial and then charge your account immediately and ignore emails. Avoid this scam of a company.
  26. [R94] Keeper 5/5 · US Great For Small Business: I’m so glad that I found Keeper! My tax pro was very knowledgeable and helpful with making sure what all they had to offer. I paid the yearly subscription which was way less expensive than going to someone locally. Now I am not afraid to do my taxes anymore!
  27. [R96] Keeper 1/5 · US 300$ for what: it’s powered by ai and they want 300$ a year to use it??? that’s crazy.
  28. [R97] Keeper 5/5 · US 5 stars: Great price and easy process
  29. [R107] TaxCaddy 1/5 · US Horrible app: Terrible on an iPad. Absolutely awful.
  30. [R108] TaxCaddy 5/5 · US Phone optimized: Clear, communication platform
  31. [R109] TaxCaddy 3/5 · US Uploaded material lost before saved.: I was uploading multiple documents by photos and when updating the tax year, the uploaded material “vanished,” going to the bottom of my iPad screen. I am unable to retrieve it. Help!
  32. [R110] TaxCaddy 1/5 · US Awful Software: My financial advisor wants me to use this but so far it’s unusable. I can’t find a major institution like fidelity and the autofill passwords function doesn’t work. Very frustrating.
  33. [R3] TaxSlayer 3/5 · US Payment: I think $46.00 payment for a state return especially where I get zero money money back from the state and I’m 100% Disabled, I think is HORRIBLE!!!!!
  34. [R44] TaxSlayer 5/5 · US Additional help: The 20$ for additional help was well worth it. They answered my questions within 20 minutes.
  35. [R45] TaxSlayer 1/5 · US DO NOT USE: Do not use. Customer service is a joke and they tell you to use a web browser instead.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store