Alternatives to WISO Business

It suits filers who want to prepare federal and state returns on a phone or computer, including those with investment or self-employment income.

FreeTaxUSA

It suits people filing federal returns with investment, rental, self-employment, education, home ownership, or dependent-related income and deductions.

Taxfix

It suits people filing German tax returns who want either guided self-preparation or review by an independent adviser.

It suits people filing simple returns or those with listed self-employment, investment, rental, foreign-income, or expense situations.

Steuerbot suits employees, civil servants, pensioners, and trainees preparing supported income tax returns, as well as students and school-based trainees seeking loss carryforwards.

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

It is intended for people with unlimited tax liability in Germany, including employees, self-employed people, retirees, landlords, families, and beginners.

TaxSlayer suits people filing federal and state returns, including eligible taxpayers who qualify for Simply Free.

Drake Tax

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

It is aimed at people filing German tax returns, including employees, self-employed people, retirees, and students.

StudioTax suits individuals filing Canadian personal returns, including some self-employed or rental-income cases.

TaxCalc serves UK accountancy practices, in-house finance teams, sole traders, and individuals.

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.

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

It suits Canadian filers with employment, retirement, rental, investment, or self-employment income, including eligible taxpayers seeking a free return.

CrossLink

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

TaxFreeway suits Canadian individual filers with employment, self-employment, rental, investment, or multiple-slip returns.

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