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1040kit vs LedgerDesk

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1040kit compared with LedgerDesk
Detail1040kit logo 1040kitLedgerDesk logo LedgerDesk
What it doesFree AI tax software that reads your W-2 and 1099 forms, finds deductions you'd miss, and prepares your federal return Invoicing for contractors and small businesses
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Based inUS US
Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free trial: 30 days with all features included, no card needed. Starter: $24.99/month for up to 5 clients and 1 workspace. Pro: $49.99/month for up to 20 clients per workspace and 3 workspaces. Complete: $74.99/month for unlimited workspaces and clients.
Key features
  • Automatic deduction discovery from bank and card statements
  • Home office and business mileage deductions
  • Qualified business income deduction calculation
  • Self-employed health insurance deduction
  • Documents remain on your computer
  • IRS rule citations for every line item
  • E-file free with IRS Free File Fillable Forms
  • Line-by-line calculation transparency
  • Online estimate approval with client sign-off
  • One-tap invoice conversion from estimates
  • Card and bank transfer payments through Stripe or PayPal
  • Client portal for invoices, estimates and payments
  • Receipt scanning with automatic data extraction
  • Time tracking converted to invoice line items
  • Financial reports including profit, cash flow and sales tax
  • Import from QuickBooks or FreshBooks
  • 1099 tracking and export for subcontractors
  • Recurring invoices for regular work
What makes it different
  • Finds deductions automatically in bank and card statements, not available in traditional tax software
  • All documents and returns stored locally on your computer with no cloud storage
  • Free with no paid upgrade tiers to unlock deductions
  • Completely transparent calculations with IRS rule citations for every line
  • No lengthy interview process required
  • Client portal where clients pay and manage invoices without leaving to check email
  • Check payment recognition with automatic invoice matching
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