Comparison

TaxBlitz vs Tax1099

The market leader — but they charge for everything

9

TaxBlitz wins

5

Tied

5

Tax1099 wins

Pricing Comparison

ItemTaxBlitzTax1099
Per-form base$0.99$2.99
eDeliveryIncluded+$0.25/recipient
TIN MatchingIncluded+$0.37–$1.00/TIN
Print & MailIncluded (Lob)+$1.90/form
State filingIncluded+varies by state
CorrectionsIncludedIncluded
100 forms cost$29/mo + $99 = $128$299+ (form + add-ons)
500 forms cost$79/mo + $495 = $574$1,495+ (conservative)

* TaxBlitz pricing includes eDelivery, TIN matching, print & mail, and state filing at no extra charge.

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureTaxBlitzTax1099
AI Document Extraction14 AI agentsBasic OCRTaxBlitz wins
IRS eFiling (FIRE/IRIS)Built (pending TCC)IRS-authorizedAdvantage
TIN MatchingIncluded (algorithmic + IRS batch)$0.37–$1.00/TINTaxBlitz wins
eDeliveryIncluded (portal)$0.25/recipientTaxBlitz wins
Print & MailIncluded (Lob API)$1.90/formTaxBlitz wins
W-9 CollectionAutomated email + portal$0.50/solicitationTaxBlitz wins
State Filing (CF/SF)IncludedVaries by stateTaxBlitz wins
Corrections & VoidIncluded (FIRE + IRIS)IncludedTie
Bulk CSV ImportAI column mappingTemplate-basedTaxBlitz wins
USPS Address ValidationIncludedIncludedTie
Worker ClassificationIRS 20-factor testYesTie
QuickBooks IntegrationFull OAuth + importFull OAuth + importTie
Xero IntegrationComing soonYesAdvantage
Supported Form Types40+25+TaxBlitz wins
API Access46 REST routesFull REST APITie
Record Storage7 years4 yearsTaxBlitz wins
IRS AuthorizationPending TCCIRS-authorizedAdvantage
SOC 2 CertifiedControls alignedSOC 2 Type IIAdvantage
Years in MarketNew entrant15+ yearsAdvantage

Where TaxBlitz Wins

  • Nickel-and-dime pricing — every add-on has a cost
  • $2.99/form base is 3× TaxBlitz pricing
  • eDelivery charged separately ($0.25/recipient)
  • TIN matching costs extra ($0.37–$1.00 per TIN)
  • No AI-powered document extraction — manual entry or basic OCR
  • UI is dated compared to modern SaaS platforms
  • Print & mail is $1.90/form — an 11% surcharge on a typical filing

Where Tax1099 Leads

  • IRS-authorized e-file provider (15+ years)
  • SOC 2 Type II certified
  • 300,000+ businesses trust the platform
  • 24/7 AI + human support
  • Integrations with 12+ accounting platforms
  • CPA-focused podcast and webinars

The Verdict

Tax1099 is the incumbent — trusted, authorized, and well-established. But their pricing has bloated. A 500-form filing with TIN matching, eDelivery, and print & mail costs $1,500+ on Tax1099 vs ~$574 on TaxBlitz. If you value AI-powered automation and inclusive pricing over brand legacy, TaxBlitz saves you 50–60% while offering more advanced technology.

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