1. Tax1099<\/h2>\n
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Tax1099 is an award-winning IRS-approved e-filing platform founded in 2010 by Zenwork Inc. It was created to make complex tax compliance easier for businesses of all sizes at a fraction of the cost.<\/p>\n
The company has received recognition, including being a two-time ‘Accountex User Favorite’ Award winner for the ‘Tax Add-On’ category, and was featured in the 2018 ‘Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies in the country’ list.<\/p>\n
Features that help with ACA reporting:<\/h3>\n\n- Direct IRS transmission with schema validation and clear reject codes.<\/li>\n
- Import data via CSV\/Excel, secure SFTP, or REST API for large volumes.<\/li>\n
- Handles multiple dependents and partial-year coverage with ease.<\/li>\n
- Removes duplicates, validates addresses and SSNs, and makes corrections simple.<\/li>\n
- Get access to a recipient e-delivery portal and an optional print-and-mail service.<\/li>\n
- Keeps data safe with role-based access, multi-factor authentication, audit logs, and SOC-aligned security posture.<\/li>\n
- One dashboard for multiple EINs, with archives and easy export of audit trails.<\/li>\n
- Get consolidated compliance and support for other forms such as 1095-C, 1099 series<\/a>, W-2, and 1042-S.<\/li>\n
- Provides 24\/7 AI chat assistance to guide users through the filing process and address queries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Best for:<\/strong> Business that require seamless scaling and advanced automation for ACA reporting.<\/p>\nPricing:<\/strong><\/p>\n1. Tax1099 uses a volume-based tiered pricing structure for its services.<\/p>\n
– 1000+ forms: Custom pricing<\/p>\n
– 501 to 1000 forms: $0.68 each<\/p>\n
– 151 to 500 forms: $1.31 per form<\/p>\n
– 21 to 150 forms: $2.30 per form<\/p>\n
– First 20 forms: $2.99 per form<\/p>\n
2. Additionally, they also offer three subscription plans:<\/p>\n
– Essential: Pay-as-you-go<\/p>\n
– Teams: $249\/year<\/p>\n
– Scale: $349\/year<\/p>\n
\n\n\nPros<\/th>\n Cons<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n\nEnd-to-end 1095-B filing process (from importing data to recipient delivery and corrections)<\/td>\n May require an initial setup<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nScales effortlessly from a few forms to large volume filing<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nIntegrates with QuickBooks, Xero, Zoho, FreshBooks, and NetSuite<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n2. Avalara 1099 & W9 (formerly Track1099)<\/h2>\n
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Avalara 1099 & W9 (formerly known as Track1099) is part of the broader compliance offerings provided by Avalara. This platform helps businesses navigate IRS and ACA reporting requirements by leveraging automation to validate taxpayer details, file forms electronically, and deliver copies to recipients.<\/p>\n
Features that help with ACA reporting:<\/h3>\n\n- Import data directly from QuickBooks, Bill.com, Xero, and NetSuite.<\/li>\n
- Auto-updates ACA schemas each year with manifest building.<\/li>\n
- Optional APIs for integrating with ERP and accounting applications<\/li>\n
- Offers online portal delivery and optional USPS mail delivery.<\/li>\n
- Keeps exportable multi-year audit reports<\/li>\n
- Manage team and user permissions.<\/li>\n
- Security features include two-factor authentication and single sign-on.<\/li>\n
- Offers AI assistant for tax queries and mail support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Best for:<\/strong> This 1095-B software is best suited for enterprises with high filing volumes or complex processes or businesses that are already part of Avalara’s ecosystem.<\/p>\nPricing:<\/strong><\/p>\n1. Pay-as-you-go pricing:<\/p>\n
– $0.63 per form: 501 forms+<\/p>\n
– $1.30 per form: 166 to 500 forms<\/p>\n
– $2.30 per form: 16 to 165 forms<\/p>\n
– $3.10 per form: 1 to 15 forms<\/p>\n
2. Annual subscription for enterprises: Contact the Avalara Team<\/p>\n
3. Additional services, such as state e-filing, TIN matching, address validation, and recipient postal mail, may incur extra charges.<\/p>\n
\n\n\nPros<\/th>\n Cons<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n\nLess manual entry and repetitive work due to automation.<\/td>\n Pricier for low-volume filers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nStrong fit if your team already uses Avalara.<\/td>\n The ecosystem can feel locked in compared to Tax1099.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nStores audit-ready reports and tax filing history for multiple years.<\/td>\n Limited ACA-specific data prep guidance compared to Tax1099\u2019s validation prompts.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nOptional API integration for large enterprises.<\/td>\n State filing support isn\u2019t consistent across all states.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n3. TaxBandits<\/h2>\n
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TaxBandits was first created in 2012 under the name ExpressTaxFilings and later rebranded into TaxBandits in 2017. The application has been designed with the goal of simplifying 1095-B e-filing process for businesses, allowing them to save time and focus on running their operations.<\/p>\n
Features that help with ACA reporting:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Offers a multi-client dashboard with role-based access, plus AIR transmission and corrections.<\/li>\n
- Data imports can be done via CSV, QuickBooks, SFTP, or API (OAuth 2.0).<\/li>\n
- Provides print-and-mail add-on service with status tracking.<\/li>\n
- Webhooks to send status updates to internal systems.<\/li>\n
- Includes internal audit checks, USPS address validation, IRIS business validation, and smart review.<\/li>\n
- White-label e-delivery portal option for your own branding.<\/li>\n
- Provides dedicated support team via email, phone, or chat and a 24×7 dedicated dev support for high volume filers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Best for:<\/strong> This is great for firms managing multiple entities and recurring ACA filings.<\/p>\nPricing:<\/strong><\/p>\n1. TaxBandits offers pricing based on volume.<\/p>\n
– Custom pricing: 1000+ forms<\/p>\n
– $0.80: 501 to 1000 forms<\/p>\n
– $1.00: 251 to 500 forms<\/p>\n
– $1.15: 101 to 250 forms<\/p>\n
– $1.75: 11 to 100 forms<\/p>\n
– $2.75: 1 to 10 forms<\/p>\n
2. Note that additional charges may apply for add-on services such as mailing and branding.<\/p>\n
\n\n\nPros<\/th>\n Cons<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n\nGreat for firms handling ACA reporting for multiple entities.<\/td>\n Complicated interface can overwhelm first-time users.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nMultiple options for recipient copy delivery.<\/td>\n Add-ons can raise the total cost for basic needs.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nOffers simple workflows for re-filings and corrections.<\/td>\n Covers both federal and state filings.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n4. BoomTax (ACA)<\/h2>\n
Best for:<\/strong> Business that require seamless scaling and advanced automation for ACA reporting.<\/p>\n Pricing:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Tax1099 uses a volume-based tiered pricing structure for its services.<\/p>\n – 1000+ forms: Custom pricing<\/p>\n – 501 to 1000 forms: $0.68 each<\/p>\n – 151 to 500 forms: $1.31 per form<\/p>\n – 21 to 150 forms: $2.30 per form<\/p>\n – First 20 forms: $2.99 per form<\/p>\n 2. Additionally, they also offer three subscription plans:<\/p>\n – Essential: Pay-as-you-go<\/p>\n – Teams: $249\/year<\/p>\n – Scale: $349\/year<\/p>\n Avalara 1099 & W9 (formerly known as Track1099) is part of the broader compliance offerings provided by Avalara. This platform helps businesses navigate IRS and ACA reporting requirements by leveraging automation to validate taxpayer details, file forms electronically, and deliver copies to recipients.<\/p>\n Best for:<\/strong> This 1095-B software is best suited for enterprises with high filing volumes or complex processes or businesses that are already part of Avalara’s ecosystem.<\/p>\n Pricing:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Pay-as-you-go pricing:<\/p>\n – $0.63 per form: 501 forms+<\/p>\n – $1.30 per form: 166 to 500 forms<\/p>\n – $2.30 per form: 16 to 165 forms<\/p>\n – $3.10 per form: 1 to 15 forms<\/p>\n 2. Annual subscription for enterprises: Contact the Avalara Team<\/p>\n 3. Additional services, such as state e-filing, TIN matching, address validation, and recipient postal mail, may incur extra charges.<\/p>\n TaxBandits was first created in 2012 under the name ExpressTaxFilings and later rebranded into TaxBandits in 2017. The application has been designed with the goal of simplifying 1095-B e-filing process for businesses, allowing them to save time and focus on running their operations.<\/p>\n Features that help with ACA reporting:<\/strong><\/p>\n Best for:<\/strong> This is great for firms managing multiple entities and recurring ACA filings.<\/p>\n Pricing:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. TaxBandits offers pricing based on volume.<\/p>\n – Custom pricing: 1000+ forms<\/p>\n – $0.80: 501 to 1000 forms<\/p>\n – $1.00: 251 to 500 forms<\/p>\n – $1.15: 101 to 250 forms<\/p>\n – $1.75: 11 to 100 forms<\/p>\n – $2.75: 1 to 10 forms<\/p>\n 2. Note that additional charges may apply for add-on services such as mailing and branding.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n \nPros<\/th>\n Cons<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n End-to-end 1095-B filing process (from importing data to recipient delivery and corrections)<\/td>\n May require an initial setup<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Scales effortlessly from a few forms to large volume filing<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Integrates with QuickBooks, Xero, Zoho, FreshBooks, and NetSuite<\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n 2. Avalara 1099 & W9 (formerly Track1099)<\/h2>\n
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\n \nPros<\/th>\n Cons<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Less manual entry and repetitive work due to automation.<\/td>\n Pricier for low-volume filers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Strong fit if your team already uses Avalara.<\/td>\n The ecosystem can feel locked in compared to Tax1099.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Stores audit-ready reports and tax filing history for multiple years.<\/td>\n Limited ACA-specific data prep guidance compared to Tax1099\u2019s validation prompts.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Optional API integration for large enterprises.<\/td>\n State filing support isn\u2019t consistent across all states.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n 3. TaxBandits<\/h2>\n
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\n \nPros<\/th>\n Cons<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Great for firms handling ACA reporting for multiple entities.<\/td>\n Complicated interface can overwhelm first-time users.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Multiple options for recipient copy delivery.<\/td>\n Add-ons can raise the total cost for basic needs.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Offers simple workflows for re-filings and corrections.<\/td>\n Covers both federal and state filings.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n 4. BoomTax (ACA)<\/h2>\n
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