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Best Small Business Tax Software in 2026

Small business filings can involve different entity types, records, and state requirements. Compare business entity support with federal e-file, state e-file, and whether state returns are included.

  1. 01 Instead

    Instead is presented for CPA firms, tax preparers, corporate tax teams, family offices, businesses, and high net worth individuals.

    Free plan Web
    8.9 Visit Specs
  2. 02 ProConnect Tax

    It suits accounting firms preparing individual and business returns, from smaller firms to high-volume teams.

    From $17.50/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · API
    8.8 Visit Specs
  3. 03 H&R Block Online
    Free plan Web · iOS · Android
    8.7 Visit Specs
  4. 04 TaxAct

    TaxAct suits individuals preparing standard or more involved returns, including those with investment, rental, or self-employment income.

    From $44.99/mo Free plan Web
    8.5 Visit Specs
  5. 05 Drake Tax

    Drake Tax suits professional preparers who handle federal and state returns.

    From $25/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS
    8.4 Visit Specs
  6. 06 MyTAXPrepOffice

    It suits tax professionals preparing federal and state returns who want e-filing, client document exchange, and return-data extraction in a cloud application.

    From $74.58/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.3 Visit Specs
  7. 07 OLTPro

    OLTPro suits tax preparers handling both individual and business returns who need client workflow tools, e-filing, and return imports.

    Free trial Web · Windows · iOS · Android
    8.2 Visit Specs
  8. 08 TurboTax

    TurboTax suits people preparing eligible simple Form 1040 returns, as well as filers with self-employment, investment, or rental income who need broader support.

    From $79/mo Free plan Web
    8.2 Visit Specs
  9. 09 CrossLink

    CrossLink suits tax preparers handling individual or business returns, including firms with multiple offices.

    Free trial Web · Windows · iOS
    8.1 Visit Specs
  10. 10 TaxSlayer Pro

    TaxSlayer Pro is aimed at professional tax preparers, accountants, and CPAs handling individual and business returns.

    From $116.25/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
    8.1 Visit Specs
  11. 11 Go Tax Pro

    Go Tax Pro is for professional preparers and high-volume tax businesses handling individual or corporate returns.

    Free trial Web · iOS · Android
    7.8 Visit Specs
  12. 12 UltimateTax

    UltimateTax suits new or experienced tax preparers, small businesses, and enterprise owners who need 1040 or corporate return software.

    From $15.67/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.8 Visit Specs
  13. 13 TaxOwl Pro Business

    It suits preparers handling business entities, partnerships, trusts, estates, and nonprofits who meet the active PTIN, EFIN, and experience expectations.

    From $24.92/mo Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.7 Visit Specs
  14. 14 Tax Series

    Tax Series is suited to U.S.

    Free trial Web · API
    7.6 Visit Specs
  15. 15 CCH Axcess Practice

    CCH Axcess Practice is aimed at accounting firms, including CPA firm operations and administration staff.

    Web · iOS · Android
    7.5 Visit Specs
  16. 16 nLync 1040 Software
    Web
    7.5 Visit Specs
  17. 17 Sure-Fire Tax Software
    From $56.58/mo Web · Windows · macOS
    7.5 Visit Specs
  18. 18 X.TAX Business Tax
    Free trial Web · API
    7.5 Visit Specs
  19. 19 Sigma Tax Pro
    Web
    7.4 Visit Specs
  20. 20 NTO Software
    Web · Windows
    7.2 Visit Specs
  21. 21 UpTax

    UpTax is intended for U.S.

    Free trial Web
    7.2 Visit Specs
  22. 22 TaxFile
    From $3.25/mo Web
    7.0 Visit Specs
  23. 23 TTS Tax Software
    From $297/mo Web
    7.0 Visit Specs
  24. 24 TaxWise
    From $35.75/mo Web · Windows · iOS · Android
    6.6 Visit Specs
  25. 25 United eFile 1040+ Pro
    Web · macOS
    6.5 Visit Specs
How this list is ordered. Specifiction scores each tool on how fully its maker documents it, whether its prices are published, where the research puts it, the platforms it runs on and whether it can be tried for free (how we rank). Makers can also buy a numbered place (how Specifiction is paid for).

Bookkeeping imports and prior-year import help show what information can be brought into the filing process. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing round out the cost details. MyTAXPrepOffice, H&R Block Online, and TaxAct are among the software options to consider. Check the listed filing and import capabilities against your business structure, the returns you need to submit, and the records you already maintain.

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