efile4Biz vs ModernEFile Mate
efile4Biz
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| Figure | efile4Biz | ModernEFile Mate |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $12.42/mo | $20.42/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 8 | 5 |
| Spec score · Payroll Tax Software | 9.2 (#1) | 7.6 (#18) |
| Purpose | efile4Biz provides online filing and delivery services for 1099, W-2, and ACA forms. | ModernEFile Mate is desktop software for preparing and e-filing IRS Forms 941 and 940 through the IRS Modernized e-File system. |
| Support | Basic includes chat and email support, while Plus and Premium include priority chat and email; callback requests vary by tier. | The purchase includes 60 days of complimentary technical support, after which support may require payment; the product page lists phone and live chat support. |
Plans
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
ModernEFile Mate
- 10 companies$245 a year
- 25 companies$395 a year
- 50 companies$585 a year
- 100 companies$685 a year
- 200 companies$875 a year
In their own words
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.
ModernEFile Mate
ModernEFile Mate has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.