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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Intuit TurboTax

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/AIntuit now offers and supports TurboTax, a tax preparation and filing service for individuals and small businesses available online, or installed via CD and download (Windows, Mac).

    $120

    one-time fee

    Pilot

    Score9 out of 10
    N/APilot is a startup-focused accounting firm headquartered in the US with a team of 350+ US-based employees including accountants, fractional CFOs, and tax specialists who focus on building a strong finance foundation for clients' businesses. Pilot offers Bookkeeping, CFO, tax services, and more for startups and small businesses, ranging from two founders in a garage to hundred-person teams.

    $4,188

    per year

    Pricing
    Intuit TurboTaxPilot
    Editions & Modules
    Home & Business
    $120
    one-time fee
    Self-Employed
    $120
    per year
    Starter
    $349
    per month (billed annually)
    Core
    $499
    per month (billed annually)
    Plus
    Custom pricing
    per month billed annually
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Intuit TurboTaxPilot
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
    Additional Details—Pilot Starter - For pre-revenue companies and companies with streamlined needs. Includes: - Dedicated finance expert - Accrual basis bookkeeping - P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statements - Support and advice Pilot Core - For revenue generating companies that are growing. Includes: - Dedicated finance expert - Controller support, including guidance on revenue recognition policies, COGS and CapEx - Accrual basis bookkeeping - P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statements - Support and advice Pilot Plus - A tailored a plan to meet the unique needs of any business. For businesses dealing with multiple entities, multiple locations, or special revenue recognition. Includes everything in Core, plus: - Support for class tracking, multiple entities, and consolidated reporting - Billable expenses
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    User Ratings
    Intuit TurboTaxPilot
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.6
    (4 ratings)
    9.0
    (10 ratings)
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    9.1
    (1 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
    Intuit TurboTaxPilot
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Intuit
    TurboTax is well suited for small business owners with relatively straightforward finances who want a guided, step-by-step process for preparing and filing their taxes. It helps users identify common deductions, organize income and expenses, and file accurately without extensive tax expertise. However, it is less appropriate for businesses with more complex tax situations, such as multiple entities, complicated investments, or unique deductions. In those cases, the software can become difficult to navigate, and when errors or issues arise, it doesn't always provide enough guidance to resolve them.
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    Pilot.com, Inc.
    I think they are a great fit for any small business looking for bookkeeping and even some ap services. I like all the financial reporting they do, which is something I would struggle with on my own.
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    Pros
    Intuit
    • fill in tables or cells with numbers directly from scanned tax forms (1099s, W2s, etc)
    • determine necessary tax forms needed to fill based on users' answers to selected questions
    • customization capability for users that are well-versed in their tax situation (i.e., ability to select deductions themselves)
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    Pilot.com, Inc.
    • Quick responses to questions submitted to support
    • Integration with various banking systems and software, including HR systems and cap table system, which saves time when filing taxes
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    Cons
    Intuit
    • Access forms and data source
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    Pilot.com, Inc.
    • I would say that only room for improvement would be to offer more educational opportunities that explain what the numbers mean.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Intuit
    While both are good products, I prefer the ease of use of TurboTax and the continuity of year to year products
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    Pilot.com, Inc.
    Nobody else seemed to have the same capabilities and fit with our company culture as well. QuickBooks or Xero alone don't offer the same level of service and would require too much effort on our part. We used inDinero with my prior company and they just missed a lot of things that ended up causing problems.
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