FileYourTaxes.com

Name

FileYourTaxes.com

Legal name

Taluy California Corporation

Website

https://fileyourtaxes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FileYourTaxes.com, a family-owned IRS-approved e-file provider since 1995, offers online federal and state tax preparation, business information returns (W-2/1099), a Software Services API, and white-label solutions for individual taxpayers, self-employed filers, small businesses, and tax professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tax Preparation Software

NAICS

Tax Preparation Services (541213), Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services (54121)

SIC

Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Tax Planning & Personal Tax Optimization Tools (FSAGADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tax Return Filing, Processing & Assessment (BPAIADAC), Revenue Systems, E-Filing & Digital Tax Administration (BPAIADAO), Payroll Tax Filing, Compliance & Remittance (BPACAIAC)

Keywords

• Online tax filing
• Tax preparation software
• E-file services
• Tax calculation API
• Business information returns

Headquarters

HQ city

Oxnard

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Revenue model

1. Tax Return Construction Fees: Fee-based service where users pay to construct their tax return using the platform. Federal return $57, state return $53 additional. Self-employed return $77. Payment collected at checkout after user reviews and authorizes the return.
2. Business Information Returns Filing: Fees for W-2 and 1099 form filing services. Free for 1-4 forms, $67 for 5-25 forms, $67+$2.50/form over 25 for 26-99, $250+$2/form over 99 for 100+.
3. Optional Services: Phone support $17, federal amendment $35, federal prior year return $85, state prior year return $75, tax extension $19.75, paper handling $15.
4. IRS Free File Program: Free federal filing for qualifying users (AGI $9,500-$89,000, age 64 or younger). Revenue generated through upsell to state returns ($53) and premium services.
5. Affiliate and Private Label Licensing: Four-tier affiliate program generating revenue share from completed returns. Private label solutions with per-return fees for white-label customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FileYourTaxes.com provides an IRS-approved online tax preparation platform that allows individuals, self-employed filers, and small businesses to construct, calculate, and electronically file federal and state income tax returns and business information returns (W-2, 1099). The company complements its direct-to-consumer filing service with a Software Services API, private-label/white-label solutions, and a tiered affiliate program for tax professionals and integrating businesses.

Product overview

FileYourTaxes.com is a family-owned online tax preparation platform founded in 1995, offering a suite of tax filing products and services. The core offering consists of Personal Tax Filing for federal and state individual returns (Form 1040) and Business Tax Filing for W-2s and 1099s. These are complemented by an API product for developer integration, Private Label white-label solutions, a 4-tier Affiliate Program, and Post Filing Services including identity theft protection. The company participates in the IRS Free File Alliance offering free federal filing to eligible taxpayers, and provides a separate FreeTax program for free business form filing. The platform supports 42 states for personal income tax eFiling with various residency types (resident, non-resident, part-year resident).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ProTaxPro.com: Professional product for tax professionals to file taxes for clients; includes affiliate program, private label offerings, and API access.

Products and services

• Personal Tax Filing Online federal and state individual income tax return preparation and e-filing service for Form 1040 series, supporting multi-state residency types, prior year returns, amendments (1040X), and extensions (Form 4868).
• Business Tax Filing Electronic filing of business information returns including Form W-2, W-3, and the Form 1099 series (1098, 1099-B, 1099-C, 1099-DIV, 1099-INT, 1099-K, 1099-MISC, 1099-NEC, 1099-OID, 1099-PATR, 1099-R, 1099-S) to the IRS and Social Security Administration.
• Software Services API

Quantifiable outcome

• IRS issues 9 out of 10 refunds within 21 days with e-file and direct deposit
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IRS Free File AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003IRS Free File program is a public-private partnership between the IRS and the Free File Alliance—a nonprofit coalition of tax software companies. FileYourTaxes.com participates as an approved Free File provider, offering free federal tax filing to taxpayers with AGI of $89,000 or less. Since launch in 2003, the program has facilitated over 77 million federal tax returns.
• California Board of Equalization (BOE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with California BOE in development of first XML-based online sales tax filing and creation of Customer Service Number (CSN) for California Franchise Board.
• Federation of Tax Administrators (TIGERS Group)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in TIGERS group organized by Federation of Tax Administrators for XML standards development for tax e-filing. Contributed significantly to STAWRS Initiative developing single point filing methods mainlined into IRS as FSET program.
• IRScoreOthersIRS Authorized e-file Provider. Transmits tax returns electronically to IRS and state revenue agencies. Subject to IRS regulations including IRC 301-7216 governing disclosure of taxpayer information.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TurboTax (Intuit): Largest US consumer tax filing software; offers Form 1040 e-filing, state returns, self-employed/Small Business products, and live tax pro assistance. Directly competes with FileYourTaxes.com for individual DIY filers but at significantly higher price points and brand spend.
• H&R Block: National DIY and assisted tax preparation brand offering online filing plus thousands of retail offices. Competes head-to-head for consumer filers and Free File-eligible taxpayers; also operates an enterprise tax pro and small-business software suite.
• TaxAct: Value-positioned online tax preparation software serving individuals, self-employed, and small businesses. Closest peer on price point and target segment, including a Free File Alliance offering; both compete in the affordable DIY filing category.
• TaxSlayer: Online tax filing platform targeting price-sensitive DIY filers, self-employed, and small business; also a Free File Alliance member. Similar positioning to FileYourTaxes.com on transparency, low pricing, and self-serve flow.
• FreeTaxUSA: Budget-focused online tax preparation service with free federal filing and low-cost state add-ons; Free File Alliance member. Direct competitor in the value DIY filing segment with overlapping customer base.
• Jackson Hewitt: National tax preparation brand with online DIY plus retail assisted filing locations; also offers Free File. Comparable on consumer 1040 and small-business filings, with stronger assisted/professional service footprint.

Emerging players

• TaxHawk (1040.com): Online tax filing software targeting individuals and self-employed with branded and white-label offerings. Similar mid-market positioning and white-label/private-label capabilities to FileYourTaxes.com's API and affiliate program.

Broad incumbents

• Drake Software: Established professional tax preparation software suite for CPAs and tax preparers covering 1040, business returns, and state forms. Comparable to FileYourTaxes.com's tax-pro / private-label positioning, though focused on full-practice software rather than white-label infrastructure.

Others

• Intuit ProConnect (Lacerte / ProSeries): Intuit's professional tax software for accounting firms and enrolled agents; offers API and integration capabilities for larger practices. Relevant as both a competitor in tax-pro software and a potential integrator/competitor for FileYourTaxes.com's API distribution.
• Avalara: Tax compliance API platform primarily focused on sales/use tax, VAT, and 1099 filings for businesses. Not a direct consumer 1040 competitor, but comparable in offering embedded tax calculation and filing APIs to developers and platforms—analogous to FileYourTaxes.com's Software Services API strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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