TaxHawk Reviews

TaxHawk is a cloud-based tax software company based completely in the United States. It is available in every state and Washington, D.C., and offers three different service levels that work with almost any tax situation. With access to over 350 supported credits and deductions, even those who are in the military or have rental income can use the platform.

However, there are a few exclusions that TaxHawk does not help with, including foreign employment income or donations of valuables over $5,000, such as collectibles and real estate. TaxHawk cannot help nonresident aliens with tax filing, either.

Once you choose which level of TaxHawk you would like to use, you will be prompted through a series of tax questions. Even at the Pro level, the program is designed for self-prepare.

TaxHawk makes many aspects of filing taxes easier by allowing you to upload your W-2 and previous tax information, even if it is from a competitor. The software can then auto-fill many of your answers.

All of TaxHawk’s plans include the option for a free tax deadline extension, which won’t allow you to delay paying the IRS, but can help you hold off on filing until October.

Free version

The free version costs $0 for federal filing and $17.99 for state filing as of this writing. The free version even allows you to file for self-employed, 1099 or contractor income.

Deluxe version

You will still need to pay $17.99 to file your state return, but the additional $7.99 for Deluxe allows you to receive live chat support, unlimited amendments and audit support.

Considering amendments cost $15.98 after you file, paying $7.99 upfront could save you money in the long run.

Pro version

The Pro version is an additional $49.99, but discounts have been offered for this version. This price does not include the additional $14.99 for state returns.

The Pro version comes with everything included with the Deluxe version plus access to a certified public accountant (CPA) or enrolled agent (EA). You will also have access to phone support and screen-share.

All TaxHawk customers will be charged $0 for federal returns and $17.99 for state returns at the time of publishing. There are optional upgrades.

For an additional $7.99, users can upgrade to the Deluxe program, which comes with unlimited amendments, audit support and live chat support.

Alternatively, customers can pay an extra $49.99 for the Pro version, which comes with personalized tax help, phone support and live screen-sharing.

Other costs you should be aware of include:

• $7.97 for a mailed printed return
• $15.98 for amended returns if you don’t have the Deluxe version
• $15.99 for a professionally bound printed return
• $17.99 to file a prior year’s state return or amend a prior year’s return
• $24.99 fee for paying with your tax refund (no fee for credit card/debit card)

TaxHawk is worth looking into if you prefer self-preparing your taxes and want a flat-fee structure. If you have complicated taxes, you might need more support than what TaxHawk offers. As a tax company that has been around for over two decades, it has helped file over 50 million tax returns securely with the IRS and has proven itself trustworthy.