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Augusta, GA-based tax preparation software company founded 1965. Private. Serves individuals, families, and self-employed filers with affordable online tax software.
Entry price
Free
Free plan available
Plans tracked
3
2 add-ons
Pricing changes
2
Latest Nov 9, 2026
Pricing model
Usage-based
Free tier available
Pricing Change History
2 changes20262 changes
Week of Nov 2, 2026
Price decrease
WeeklyDetected Nov 8, 2026, 11:27 PM ET
TaxSlayer slashes Classic to $19.99 and Premium to $39.99 in deep price cut
Classic price cut from $44.99 to $19.99 and Premium from $64.99 to $39.99; each additional state return cut from $47.99 to $39.99.
Week of Oct 26, 2026
Packaging
WeeklyDetected Nov 1, 2026, 11:09 PM ET
TaxSlayer drops $74.99 Self-Employed plan, leaving just three tiers
Self-Employed plan ($74.99 + state additional) removed from the pricing comparison; only Simply Free, Classic and Premium remain. Self-employed-specific features went with it.
Current plans
Checked
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| Simply Free | Free |
| Classic | $19.99 per use |
| Premium | $39.99 per use |
| Self-Employed GuidanceAdd-on | $9.99 per use |
| State ReturnAdd-on | $47.99 per use |
Company Facts
CategoryFinance & Accounting
Free tierYes
Employees101-1000
Jun 24, 2026
Last checked
Websitewww.taxslayer.com
How TaxSlayer compares with its peers
| Company | Entry price |
|---|---|
T TurboTaxLast change: Nov 9, 2026 | $59 /mobilled annually |
T TaxActNo changes logged | $109.99 /mobilled annually |
W Wolters KluwerLast change: Nov 2, 2026 | — |
TaxSlayer pricing FAQ
- How much does TaxSlayer cost?
- TaxSlayer prices on usage: the Classic plan is $19.99 per use, and the Simply Free plan is free.
- Does TaxSlayer have a free plan?
- Yes. TaxSlayer's Simply Free plan is free.
- What pricing model does TaxSlayer use?
- TaxSlayer uses usage-based pricing across 3 plans, with a free tier.
- When did TaxSlayer last change its pricing?
- Nov 9, 2026: TaxSlayer slashes Classic to $19.99 and Premium to $39.99 in deep price cut.
- How often has TaxSlayer changed its pricing?
- Pulse has recorded 2 pricing changes for TaxSlayer since it started tracking on Jun 24, 2026; the pricing page was last checked on Nov 9, 2026.
- What does “tracked since” mean?
- It's the date of the first saved copy of the pricing page that Pulse checked for changes against a later copy. For a few companies we hold older copies that Pulse never checked for changes, and those don't change this date. If Pulse has never checked two copies, it's the date of the first saved copy.
- Who are TaxSlayer's pricing peers?
- Pulse compares TaxSlayer with TurboTax, TaxAct and Wolters Kluwer.