Why Self-Employed Filers Choose FileJoy Over TurboTax

TurboTax is the biggest name in tax software, but FileJoy is better for self-employed filers.

TurboTax for Self-Employed

Cost:

• Self-employed version: $119
• State return: +$50 per state
• Additional features: +$20-$50
• **Total: $169-$219+**

Features:

• Schedule C support
• Self-employment tax calculation
• Some deduction help
• Basic guidance

Problems:

• Designed for employees (self-employed is an add-on)
• Confusing interface
• Hidden fees and upsells
• Slow and clunky
• Doesn't explain calculations
• Expensive for what you get

FileJoy for Self-Employed

Cost:

• Annual plan: $99
• Additional states: $29/state
• **Total: $99-$128+**

Features:

• Built specifically for self-employed
• Multiple Schedule C support
• Comprehensive deduction finder
• Calculation audit feature
• Smart expense categorization
• Home office calculator
• Vehicle expense tracker
• QBI deduction optimizer
• Quarterly payment calculator
• Receipt storage

Advantages:

• Designed for self-employed from the start
• Clean, intuitive interface
• Transparent pricing
• Fast and responsive
• Shows all calculations
• Better value

Feature Comparison

Schedule C Support:

• TurboTax: Basic support
• FileJoy: Advanced support with multiple businesses

Deduction Finder:

• TurboTax: Basic suggestions
• FileJoy: Comprehensive scanning with explanations

Calculations:

• TurboTax: Black box (can't see how it's calculated)
• FileJoy: Full calculation audit trail

Speed:

• TurboTax: 2-4 hours to file
• FileJoy: 30 minutes to file

Support:

• TurboTax: Chatbot and community forum
• FileJoy: Real email support

Pricing:

• TurboTax: Hidden fees and upsells
• FileJoy: Transparent, all-inclusive pricing

Real User Comparison

Sarah, Freelance Writer:

"TurboTax took me 3 hours and cost $169. FileJoy took 25 minutes and cost $99. And FileJoy found $800 more in deductions."

Mike, Consultant:

"I switched from TurboTax to FileJoy because I wanted to understand my taxes. The calculation audit feature is amazing—I can see exactly how everything is calculated."

Jessica, Online Seller:

"TurboTax was confusing and expensive. FileJoy is simple, affordable, and actually built for people like me."

The FileJoy Advantage

FileJoy was built specifically for self-employed filers. Every feature, every workflow, every calculation is designed with you in mind.

Make the switch—thousands of self-employed filers have already chosen FileJoy over TurboTax. See why.