Best Tax Information Reporting Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Tax1099 is ranked #1 of 27 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of TaxBandits and Yearli. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Yearli. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Avalara 1099 & W-9 at $0.07/mo.
Tax information reporting software helps prepare tax forms and manage their filing and delivery. Compare the forms covered, federal and state e-filing, correction filing, recipient delivery, and import methods to see how each option matches your reporting workflow. Free-plan availability and its form limit can shape what you can handle without paying; the paid-from price offers another cost comparison. Tax1099, TaxBandits, and Yearli are among the entries shown. Consider which forms you need to file, how you gather the information, and how recipients should receive their forms.
27 tax information reporting software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Tax Information Reporting Software, ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going. 5 of the 25 on this page can be tried for free.
- 1 Tax1099Paid from $20.75/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 2 TaxBanditsPaid from $19/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 3 YearliPaid from $10.75/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 4 1099 Pro
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 5 IRS IRIS Taxpayer PortalFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 6 BoomTax
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 7 1099 / 945 Forms
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 8 1099FIRE
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 9 eFileMyFormsPaid from $2.99/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 10 1099 Express
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 11 1099-etcPaid from $0.88/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 12 1099Online
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 13 Avalara 1099 & W-9Paid from $0.07/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 14 ONESOURCE Certificate Manager
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 15 Morado
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 16 CheckMark 1099 Software
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 17 FIS Tax Reporting Manager
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 18 ONESOURCE Tax Information Reporting
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 19 WageFiling
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 20 GLACIER
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 21 1042-S Pro
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 22 E-File Magic
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 23 WorldSharp 1099/1042-S Preparation System – 2025 Version
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 24 efile4Biz
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 25 Sovos Withholding Compliance
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Platform | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Forms covered | Federal e-file |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tax1099 | 7.0 | Free plan | $20.75/mo | Yes | — | both | Yes |
| 2 | TaxBandits | 7.0 | No | $19/mo | No | — | — | — |
| 3 | Yearli | 7.0 | Free plan | $10.75/mo | No | 129 /yr | — | — |
| 4 | 1099 Pro | 6.6 | No | — | No | — | 1099 | Yes |
| 5 | IRS IRIS Taxpayer Portal | 6.6 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | both | Yes |
| 6 | BoomTax | 6.3 | No | — | Yes | — | 1099 | Yes |
| 7 | 1099 / 945 Forms | 6.2 | No | — | — | — | 1099 | Yes |
| 8 | 1099FIRE | 6.2 | No | — | No | — | both | Yes |
| 9 | eFileMyForms | 6.2 | No | $2.99/mo | No | — | both | Yes |
| 10 | 1099 Express | 6.1 | No | — | No | — | 1099 | Yes |
| 11 | 1099-etc | 6.1 | No | $0.88/mo | No | 94 /yr | both | Yes |
| 12 | 1099Online | 6.1 | No | — | Yes | — | both | Yes |
| 13 | Avalara 1099 & W-9 | 6.1 | No | $0.07/mo | No | — | both | Yes |
| 14 | ONESOURCE Certificate Manager | 6.1 | No | — | — | — | both | Yes |
| 15 | Morado | 5.8 | No | — | — | — | both | Yes |
| 16 | CheckMark 1099 Software | 5.7 | No | — | No | 239 /yr | 1099 | Yes |
| 17 | FIS Tax Reporting Manager | 5.7 | No | — | — | — | both | Yes |
| 18 | ONESOURCE Tax Information Reporting | 5.7 | No | — | — | — | both | Yes |
| 19 | WageFiling | 5.7 | No | — | — | — | 1099 | Yes |
| 20 | GLACIER | 5.6 | No | — | — | — | 1042-s | Yes |
| 21 | 1042-S Pro | 5.5 | No | — | No | — | 1042-s | Yes |
| 22 | E-File Magic | 5.5 | No | — | No | — | both | Yes |
| 23 | WorldSharp 1099/1042-S Preparation System – 2025 Version | 5.5 | No | — | No | — | both | — |
| 24 | efile4Biz | 5.4 | No | — | Yes | 149 /yr | — | — |
| 25 | Sovos Withholding Compliance | 5.4 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
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Questions about this list
Which tax information reporting software is ranked first on The Geeks Club?
Tax1099 is ranked #1 of 27 with a score of 7.0. TaxBandits is second and Yearli third.
How many of these have a free plan?
3 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Avalara 1099 & W-9 has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.07/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going: documentation depth, a free tier or trial, and the platforms it runs on.