BoomTax
boomtax.com
What it is
BoomTax is a web and API service for electronic filing of 1099, W-2, and ACA forms. It accepts imported tax data through Excel templates or integrations with accounting and payroll systems such as QuickBooks Online, Xero, ADP, Workday, and others. Its REST API accepts JSON submissions, validates data before filing, tracks status, and generates recipient-copy PDFs. BoomTax can file with the IRS, SSA, and state agencies, while automatic checks include TIN matching against IRS records, EIN verification, and error detection. Recipient copies can be sent by print and mail, compliant e-delivery with consent collection, or self-service PDF printing. Users can create an account and import data without a credit card; payment is required for e-filing, downloading, or printing. BoomTax says its workflow does not require customers’ own IRS or SSA account or TCC. It offers unlimited corrections, SOC 2 Type II certification, and 256-bit encryption in transit and at rest.
Spec sheet
- What it does
- BoomTax is a cloud service for importing, validating, delivering, and electronically filing business tax information returns.Read 15 Oct 2026 · boomtax.com
- Product
- BoomTax provides online e-filing for 1099, W-2, and ACA forms.Read 30 Sep 2026 · boomtax.com
- Audience
- BoomTax says it was founded to help employers meet ACA reporting requirements and has expanded to 1099 and W-2 reporting for businesses.Read 30 Sep 2026 · boomtax.com
- API
- BoomTax offers an enterprise REST API for programmatic 1099, W-2, and ACA filing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · boomtax.com
- Integrations
- Listed integrations include ADP, Workday, UKG, Paylocity, Ease, Insperity, NetSuite, QuickBooks, SAP, and Sage.Read 15 Oct 2026 · boomtax.com
- Security
- BoomTax states that it is SOC 2 Type II certified and encrypts data in transit and at rest using 256-bit encryption.Read 30 Sep 2026 · boomtax.com
- Support
- The official site advertises US-based phone, email, and chat support, with weekday hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time.Read 15 Oct 2026 · boomtax.com
- Headquarters
- LinkedIn lists Corpus Christi, Texas as BoomTax headquarters.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
- Founded
- LinkedIn lists BoomTax's founding year as 2015.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
- 1099 filing
- The platform supports numerous 1099 forms, including NEC, MISC, DIV, INT, K, R, and S.Read 15 Oct 2026 · boomtax.com
- ACA filing
- ACA support includes Forms 1094-B, 1095-B, 1094-C, and 1095-C.Read 15 Oct 2026 · boomtax.com
- API capabilities
- The API supports payer and recipient records, JSON form creation, validation results, acceptance-status tracking, and recipient-copy PDF generation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · boomtax.com
- API security
- The API page specifies TLS 1.2 or higher, bearer API-key authentication, and SOC 2 Type II infrastructure.Read 15 Oct 2026 · boomtax.com
- API testing and docs
- BoomTax says its API includes a production-like sandbox and OpenAPI/Swagger documentation; no SDK is named on the page.Read 15 Oct 2026 · boomtax.com
- Company origin
- LinkedIn says the founders identified the ACA reporting problem in late 2014 and began building BoomTax in early 2015.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
- Company size
- LinkedIn lists BoomTax as a privately held software-development company with 51–200 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
- Corrections
- Unlimited corrections are included without additional filing charges.Read 15 Oct 2026 · boomtax.com
- Documentation
- The help center is organized into getting started, how-to, e-filing, services, corrections, ACA, FAQ, and other sections.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.boomtax.com
- Electronic filing
- The company says customers do not need their own IRS/SSA account or TCC to use its hands-off e-filing workflow.Read 30 Sep 2026 · boomtax.com
- Filing workflow
- Users can import tax data, distribute recipient copies by mail or e-delivery, and e-file with the IRS, SSA, and state agencies.Read 30 Sep 2026 · boomtax.com
- Forms
- Supported form families include 1099, W-2, and ACA forms such as 1094-B/1095-B and 1094-C/1095-C.Read 30 Sep 2026 · boomtax.com
- Free access
- Users can create an account and import data for free without a credit card, and payment is required when e-filing, downloading, or printing forms.Read 30 Sep 2026 · boomtax.com
- Free account
- Users can create an account and import data without payment; payment is required when they e-file, download, or print forms.Read 15 Oct 2026 · boomtax.com
- Import formats
- BoomTax accepts Excel templates for bulk uploads and supports direct integrations with listed accounting and payroll platforms.Read 30 Sep 2026 · boomtax.com
- Import workflow
- Users can drag and drop Excel, QuickBooks, Xero, FreshBooks, Zoho, payroll, HCM, or other supported files.Read 15 Oct 2026 · boomtax.com
- Limit: pricing clarity
- G2 reviewers complained that pricing was not clear before checkout and that an expected free trial was not offered.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
- Limit: sign-in delays
- A G2 reviewer reported that sign-in emails can take up to 10 minutes to arrive.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
- Limit: status messaging
- G2 reviewers said status updates, reminders, and confirmations can be confusing or lack form-specific detail.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
- Limit: unclear status
- A Trustpilot reviewer reported unclear filing-status emails that appeared to request corrections after e-filing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · uk.trustpilot.com
- Praise: ease and support
- G2 reviewers repeatedly describe the workflow as easy or fast and praise responsive customer service.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
- Praise: usability and help
- Trustpilot reviewers commonly praise straightforward filing, easy uploads, tutorials, and quick support responses.Read 15 Oct 2026 · uk.trustpilot.com
- Printing service
- The company prints, folds, stuffs, and mails forms from a facility it describes as HIPAA compliant.Read 15 Oct 2026 · boomtax.com
- Rating on G2
- 5.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
- Rating on Trustpilot
- 4.6 out of 5 from 23 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · uk.trustpilot.com
- Recipient copies
- BoomTax offers print-and-mail service, IRS-compliant e-delivery with consent collection, and self-service PDF printing.Read 30 Sep 2026 · boomtax.com
- Recipient delivery
- Recipient copies can be mailed, delivered electronically with consent, or downloaded as PDFs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · boomtax.com
- Security controls
- The enterprise page states SOC 2 Type II, SAML SSO, MFA, audit logs, AES-256 encryption, TLS 1.2+, and role-based access.Read 15 Oct 2026 · boomtax.com
- Validation
- BoomTax performs TIN matching, EIN verification, and error checks before filing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · boomtax.com
- W-2 filing
- BoomTax supports W-2, W-3, W-2c, and W-3c submissions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · boomtax.com
Plans and prices
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Free account and data import without a credit card
- IRS, SSA, and state electronic filing
- Automatic TIN, EIN, and error checks
- Excel uploads, integrations, and REST API
- Print, e-delivery, or PDF recipient copies
Limits
- Payment required to e-file, download, or print
- Enterprise pricing requires a custom quote
- Support hours are limited to 10am–5pm CST
- Some state reporting is plan-specific
Who it suits
BoomTax suits businesses handling 1099, W-2, or ACA reporting that want web, integration, or API-based filing. It also fits organizations needing mailed or electronic recipient copies and correction filing.
Verdict
BoomTax combines form imports, validation, filing, delivery, and corrections in one service. Its free starting access is limited to account creation and importing, while filing and output actions require payment.
Where Specifiction places it
- W-2 Filing Software#4 of 328.5
- 1099 Filing Software#5 of 318.4
- Tax Information Reporting Software#6 of 268.3
- ACA Compliance Software#3 of 88.4