TaxFix vs TurboTax Self-Employed: Which is Better for Gig Workers?

Detailed comparison of features, pricing, and results. See why TaxFix clients save $800+ more annually than TurboTax users.

BEST FOR GIG WORKERS
$299/year
Complete gig worker solution
Try TaxFix FREE
VS
TurboTax Self-Employed
$120/year*
General tax software
*Plus state filing fees

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Feature TaxFix Professional TurboTax Self-Employed
Gig Worker Specialization ✅ Built specifically for gig workers ❌ General tax software
Platform Integration ✅ 50+ platforms (Uber, DoorDash, etc.) ❌ Limited integrations
Expert Review ✅ Every return reviewed by tax professional ❌ Extra cost ($80+)
Year-Round Support ✅ Quarterly planning & ongoing help ❌ Tax season only
Hidden Deduction Finder ✅ AI-powered deduction discovery ❌ Basic interview questions
Mileage Tracking ✅ Advanced GPS tracking & optimization ✅ Basic mileage entry
Multi-Platform Income ✅ Specialized handling ⚠️ Manual entry required
Business Structure Advice ✅ LLC/S-Corp optimization included ❌ Not included
Quarterly Tax Planning ✅ Full service included ❌ Not available
State Filing ✅ Included in price ❌ Extra $50 per state
Audit Support ✅ Full audit defense included ❌ Extra cost ($60+)
Customer Support ✅ Gig worker tax experts ⚠️ General tax support

True Cost Comparison

TaxFix Professional

BEST VALUE
$299 /year

Everything Included:

  • ✅ Federal & state filing
  • ✅ Expert review
  • ✅ Year-round support
  • ✅ Quarterly planning
  • ✅ Audit defense
  • ✅ Business optimization
  • ✅ Platform integrations
  • ✅ Hidden deduction finder
$4,300 worth of services for $299
93% savings vs. hiring separately

TurboTax Self-Employed

$120 /year

Additional Costs:

  • + $50 State filing
  • + $80 Expert review
  • + $60 Audit defense
  • + $0 Year-round support (not available)
  • + $0 Quarterly planning (not available)
Total: $310+
For basic features only

Real Results: TaxFix vs TurboTax

Average Deductions Found

TaxFix
$3,200
AI-powered discovery
TurboTax
$2,400
Interview-based
TaxFix finds $800 more in deductions

Tax Savings (22% bracket)

TaxFix
$704
More deductions found
TurboTax
$528
Standard deductions
$176 more in tax savings

Net Value After Cost

TaxFix
+$405
$704 savings - $299 cost
TurboTax
+$218
$528 savings - $310 cost
TaxFix delivers $187 more net value

User Experience Comparison

Setup & Onboarding

TaxFix

Gig worker-specific onboarding with platform connections and automatic data import. Setup in 10 minutes.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

TurboTax

General tax interview process. Manual entry required for most gig work data. Setup in 30+ minutes.

⭐⭐⭐

Data Import

TaxFix

Direct integration with 50+ gig platforms. Automatic import of income, expenses, and mileage data.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

TurboTax

Limited platform integrations. Most data requires manual entry from 1099 forms and receipts.

⭐⭐

Deduction Discovery

TaxFix

AI-powered Hidden Profit Finder analyzes your specific situation and finds missed deductions automatically.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

TurboTax

Interview-based questions. Easy to miss deductions if you don't know to look for them.

⭐⭐⭐

Support Quality

TaxFix

Gig worker tax specialists available year-round. Experts understand platform-specific issues.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

TurboTax

General tax support during tax season only. Limited gig worker expertise.

⭐⭐⭐

What Customers Say

TaxFix Users

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Switched from TurboTax to TaxFix and found $1,200 in deductions I missed. The gig worker expertise is incredible - they understand my Uber business better than I do!"

Carlos M., Uber Driver
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"TurboTax was confusing for my multi-platform gig work. TaxFix made it simple and found deductions across all my platforms. Saved $800 more than last year."

Sarah L., Multi-Platform Driver

Former TurboTax Users

⭐⭐⭐

"TurboTax was okay but I felt like I was missing deductions. The interview questions were too general for my DoorDash business."

Mike R., Former TurboTax User
⭐⭐

"Used TurboTax for years but always wondered if I was missing something. The extra costs for expert review and audit defense added up quickly."

Jennifer K., Former TurboTax User

The Bottom Line

Choose TaxFix If You:

  • ✅ Work for gig platforms (Uber, DoorDash, etc.)
  • ✅ Want maximum deductions and tax savings
  • ✅ Need year-round tax support
  • ✅ Have multiple income streams
  • ✅ Want expert gig worker guidance
  • ✅ Value comprehensive service
Result: Save $800+ more annually

Choose TurboTax If You:

  • ⚠️ Have very simple gig work
  • ⚠️ Don't mind manual data entry
  • ⚠️ Only need basic tax filing
  • ⚠️ Don't need year-round support
  • ⚠️ Prefer DIY approach
  • ⚠️ Are okay with potentially missing deductions
Result: Basic filing with limited optimization

Ready to Switch to TaxFix?

Join thousands of gig workers who switched from TurboTax and are saving $800+ more annually.

$800+ More Deductions Found
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