E-file.com

What E-file.com does

E-file.com is a privately held, bootstrapped online tax preparation software provider operating as E-file.com LLC, a Florida limited liability company headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach. The company offers a web-based, self-serve platform through which individual U.S. taxpayers prepare and electronically file federal and state income tax returns, structured as a tiered product: a free Basic tier for simple filers under $100K in wages, a Deluxe tier priced around $25–$30, and a Premium tier around $42–$50, with state filing and Form 4868 tax extension services sold as add-ons at roughly $22–$33 and $29.99 respectively. The platform is cloud-based and guides users through the filing process with structured questionnaires, automatic progress saving, real-time validation, and direct deposit refund support; the company holds IRS-authorized e-file provider status and claims not to sell customer data to third parties. Revenue is generated primarily through paid software subscriptions and per-filing add-on fees during the U.S. tax season, which creates a highly seasonal revenue profile. The company operates with a micro team of 1–10 employees, has served over one million taxpayers cumulatively since inception, and was recognized by Inc. Magazine in 2017 as the #79 fastest-growing private company in America. There are no disclosed institutional investors, no parent company, and no recent funding rounds; ownership appears to be founder-led, with co-founders Robert Reynard and Aaron Rosenthal (Director of Marketing) listed in the leadership data.

Name

E-file.com

Legal name

E-file.com LLC

Website

https://e-file.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

E-file.com is a privately held, bootstrapped U.S. online tax preparation platform serving individual taxpayers with tiered federal and state e-filing software, priced up to 57% below competitors and offering free filing for qualifying basic returns. The company operates as a small Florida-based team and has served over one million taxpayers since launch.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tax Preparation Software

NAICS

Tax Preparation Services (541213)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Revenue Systems, E-Filing & Digital Tax Administration (BPAIADAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tax Return Filing, Processing & Assessment (BPAIADAC)

Keywords

• Online tax preparation
• Income tax software
• Electronic tax filing
• Federal tax returns
• State tax filing

Headquarters

HQ city

Ponte Vedra Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Tax Software Subscriptions: Tiered subscription model offering three levels of tax preparation software: Basic (free for qualifying filers), Deluxe ($25.49-$29.99 with coupon), and Premium ($42.49-$49.99 with coupon). Revenue generated from software license fees paid by users who need more advanced tax preparation features.
2. Tax Extension Filing: Fee-based tax extension filing service at $29.99 per extension. Includes free 1040 tax return software with each extension purchase, allowing users to file their return later at no additional cost.
3. State Tax Return Filing: State tax return preparation and filing offered alongside federal returns at additional cost ($32.99 regular, $22.49 with coupon code 25OFF).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

E-file.com operates an online tax preparation platform that enables U.S. taxpayers to prepare and electronically file federal and state income tax returns. The company offers a tiered product set including a free Basic tier for qualifying simple filers, a paid Deluxe tier, and a Premium tier with audit assistance and full telephone support, alongside state filing and Form 4868 tax extension services.

Product overview

E-file.com provides a tiered online tax preparation software platform consisting of three main products: Basic/Free Federal Software (free tier for simple returns), Deluxe Plus E-file (mid-tier at $29.99 for filers with dependents and moderate complexity), and Premium Plus E-file (premium tier at $49.99 for complex returns including business income). State tax filing is available as an add-on module for all tiers. Tax extension filing (Form 4868) is offered as a separate service at $29.99, bundled with complimentary 1040 return preparation software. The platform enables taxpayers to prepare and electronically file federal and state income tax returns, with features including automatic progress saving, error checking, direct deposit refund delivery, and tax expert support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Basic Free Federal Tax Software Free federal tax preparation and e-filing software for qualifying single or married filing jointly filers with less than $100,000 in wages, limited deductions, and limited credits. Includes online filing support, free federal e-filing, direct deposit, and the ability to print a copy of the return.
• Deluxe Plus E-file Mid-tier federal tax preparation software priced at $25.49 with the FED15OFF coupon ($29.99 regular), plus $32.99 for state filing. Designed for filers with dependents, mortgage interest deductions, retirement income, and income up to $100K. Includes phone and online support.
• Premium Plus E-file Premium federal tax preparation software priced at $42.49 with the FED15OFF coupon ($49.99 regular), plus $32.99 for state filing. Supports itemized deductions, all credit schedules, business and personal income, full telephone support, and includes IRS audit assistance.
• State Tax Return Software State-by-state tax return preparation and e-filing software sold as an add-on to E-file.com federal software. Priced at $32.99 for the Basic tier or $22.49 with the 25OFF coupon code when used with Deluxe or Premium federal software.
• Tax Extension Filing (Form 4868) Electronic filing service for IRS Form 4868 tax extensions priced at $29.99 per extension. Each extension purchase includes free 1040 tax return software so users can complete their actual return between the deadline and October 15 at no additional cost.

Quantifiable outcome

• Refunds processed in as little as 21 days with direct deposit
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/efilecom
• Facebookfacebook.com/efilecom
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/e-file-com

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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