CFS 941/940 vs efile4Biz
CFS 941/940
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| Figure | CFS 941/940 | efile4Biz |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $12.42/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 8 |
| Spec score · Payroll Tax Software | 7.7 (#15) | 9.2 (#1) |
| Support | CFS lists customer service and technical support at 800-343-1157 and office hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. PDT, extended to 5:00 p.m. in December and January. | Basic includes chat and email support, while Plus and Premium include priority chat and email; callback requests vary by tier. |
Plans
CFS 941/940
- 941/940 — Renewal$184, paid once
- 941/940 PSAF — First-Time Purchase$194, paid once
- Payroll System PS Network Upgrade Only$234, paid once
- 941/940 Renewal plus Network Upgrade$418, paid once
- 941/940 PSAF plus Network Upgrade — First-Time Purchase$428, paid once
efile4Biz
- BasicFree
- BasicFree
- 1099-NEC e-file, print and mail$5.25, paid once
- 1042-S e-file, print and mail$17.95, paid once
- Plus$149 a year
- Plus$149 a year
- Premium$399 a year
- Premium$399 a year
In their own words
CFS 941/940
CFS 941/940 has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
efile4Biz
efile4Biz is a web service for preparing and filing year-end tax forms, including 1099s, W-2s, 1098s, 1042-S, ACA forms, 941, 5498 variants, and W-9. It can send forms electronically to the IRS or SSA, print and mail recipient copies, or provide e-file-only service. It supports corrections for W-2, several 1099 types, 1098, ACA, and 5498 forms. Data imports are available through QuickBooks Online, a QuickBooks Desktop plug-in, Xero API, and an Excel template. The service is aimed at tax professionals and CPAs managing multiple clients, as well as business owners and office managers. Its free Basic plan charges per form when filing; Plus is $149 a year and Premium is $399 a year, with form fees separate. For 1098, 1099, 5498, and W-2 forms, per-form prices depend on quantity and delivery method. State filings add $1 per form per state, and the service covers 29 states. It offers a free trial. The service is web-based.